News from the Club: August 2025

Jul 30

Kingspoint Dolphins Home Swim Meet (photo by Jen Stanhope)

Letter from the KP Presidents

Dear Kingspoint Club Members,

We hope that you are having a wonderfully relaxing summer, enjoying these hot, breezy days and frequent summer storms. It has been a great summer at the pool/clubhouse. There was something for everybody in July including the wonderful Fourth of July party, numerous private events held at the clubhouse, regularly attended Water Aerobics classes taught by fellow Kingspoint resident Joan Feldman, a sunset “Club the Creek” event on July 19th, and many swim team practices and meets. Please attend our next big social event on August 2nd, which is a Tiki Party on the Pool Deck sponsored by Anna Thomas!

KP Dolphins Swim Team News

Can you believe that the swim team had their last meet on Monday, July 21st (a closely fought battle with Williamsburg Community Pool). Good luck to our swimmers who are going to Champs on Saturday, August 2! Most of our swimmers improved and close to half of the team made times to qualify for Champs, thanks to our amazing coaches.

We wanted to take a minute to thank so many people who made for a very successful swim season in 2025.

Leadership: Morgan Kader (Co-President), Maggie Larson (Co-President), Amanda Waggoner (Co-President); Gina Flango (Treasurer), Jen Stanhope (VPSU Rep); Dave Stanhope (Concessions Chair); Jamie Blinn (Head Judge); Mark Meadows (Head Referee), Kathy Williams (Head Scorer), Amy Brooks (Volunteer Coordinator)
Coaches: Martin Rajec (Head Coach), Will Patterson (Assistant Coach), and Lexi Stanhope (Head Junior Coach).
Junior Coaches: Clare Hilton, Wyatt Johnson, Katie Kellogg, Elise Lerberg, Sam Patterson, Vivian Reeves, Penelope Thomas, and Abby Waggoner
To the MANY Swim Team Volunteers - Thank you for filling all of the many open volunteer spots at the home and away meets! We would not have had such a successful season without your participation! You were all amazing!
Hello Dolphins fans! The KP Dolphin Merch Store is live https://tinyurl.com/KPDstore The Swim Team merchandise store will be open until August 3rd.
Finally, please note it’s never too early to plan ahead! The swim team will be looking for help next season in many leadership positions including co-presidents, volunteer coordinators, and many other positions. Please consider filling some of these important roles for the 2026 season. Reach out for more information: kpswimteam@gmail.com

We would also like to congratulate the following swimmers:

Most improved: Dylan Johnson

Most improved: Lily Ferraro

Highest scorer: Sam Patterson

Highest scorer: Moira Sokolowsky

Dolphin award: Keller Henderson

Dolphin award: Abby Waggoner

Lastly, we would like to thank our sponsors for their generous support: Colonial Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Eye Associates Optometrists, Baskin Robbins, Coldwell Banker Traditions, Joosse Family Orthodontics, Melrose Partners Designs Custom Homes, Pariser Dermatology, Phan’s Landscaping, Towne Mortgage (Ryan Lawrence), Cale Development LLC, Pernile Carter Realtor, and the Schmidt Family. Visit this page for links to these sponsors: https://kingspoint.swimtopia.com/links-slash-sponsors

Special Memory from a swimmer of the KP Dolphins Swim Team from 1969 (the first year of the Dolphins!)

The Kingspoint Dolphins have come a long way since their early days dating back to 1969! No concessions stand back then, and boy, we didn’t know what we were missing! We fueled up on sugar cubes and powdered jello! Back in the day, goggles were not a thing, mostly because they leaked after two seconds. And we didn’t have a clue about sunscreen, but we made up for all this with enthusiasm and team pride! While not the strongest swimmer on the team, this “Gran” lacked nothing in the cheerleading department, and did add a few points to the scoreboard!

Fast forward 55 years and my grandsons, Roan and Jack, are making a splash—literally—on the same team where I first learned that swimming a 50 yard race is harder than it looks. While they race with goggles that don’t leak and more stylish speedos, I watch proudly from the sidelines, while vigorously yelling all kinds of encouragement to the boys. There’s something special about knowing the same pool has seen both my slightly crooked backstroke and their newly emerging swimming abilities. It’s now a family tradition—and full of heart.

Kelly Kirkpatrick

Volunteers and Donors: We are continually thankful for our members and your unwavering support. You make the Club look beautiful and run smoothly. If we have forgotten to thank you, please know that this was not intentional. The Club couldn’t run properly without everyone’s efforts!! A heartfelt thank you to all for signing up and showing up! THANK YOU ALL!

Kathy and John Williams - Hosted a deliciously patriotic picnic on the 4th of July!
MaryKate Galke, Michael Gordon, Denise Koch, Beth & Scott Lerberg, and Pam Young - Assisted in making the 4th of July picnic a wonderful success!
Jen Stanhope and Dave Parrish - Thank you both for making sure our Club communications are on time and up-to-date. Jen publishes the Newsletter each month and Dave maintains the website. Members can check out both the newsletters and the website at www.kingspointclub.org!
Joan Feldman - Thank you for leading our members in weekly water aerobics in the month of July. Our members love your classes for the movement, fun, and fellowship!
Tim and Linda Caviness - Thank you for over forty years of friendship in the Kingspoint community and for your many services to the Kingspoint Club and the Architectural Review Committee.
Mike Matthews - Thank you for volunteering your time and services to professionally update the Dock plans and the 2025 Due Diligence report. We are so incredibly appreciative of all your work on the Architectural Review Committee as well.

Due Diligence Report: The Board recently discovered that in past years, one of our members, Mike Matthews, created (every 5 years) a Due Diligence report for the Kingspoint Club. The Due Diligence report contained the professional reports which evaluate the current status of all of the Club’s amenities. The Board has decided to reinstate Mike’s Due Diligence report in 2025 to help us better understand the Club’s current status. It is our hope that our Board as well as future Boards will use the information in this report to address short-term and long-term maintenance needs of the Club moving future.*

*All this being said, please let us know if there are things that you have seen which need to be repaired/cleaned/fixed at the Club. Be on the lookout for another KP Club Cleanup Event in the Fall. We need everyone's help to make the clubhouse, pool, and landscaping be something of which our community is proud. In the meantime, there are a few maintenance items for which we could use volunteer support including 1.) power washing some areas on and around the clubhouse and 2.) donations of and spreading some additional mulch in flower beds around the clubhouse.

Facilities Team Support: The Facilities Team has LOTS TO DO and NEEDS your help! Can you cut down a dead tree? Can you fix a swim block? Can you replace decking boards? Can you move mulch? Can you fix broken lighting or solve a plumbing mystery? WE NEED YOU! Please contact our Facilities chair (kingspointfacilities@gmail.com) if you would like to join our Facilities Team or to find out if there are any projects that we could use your help completing.

Kingspoint Community Merchandise: T-shirts are $20 each for this year's RED options. Previous years' T-shirts are $5 each; there are limited sizes. Ball caps (RED or GRAY) are $20 each. Koozies are $5 each. All merchandise will be available for sale at Home Swim Meets OR members can email MaryKate Galke (mkgalke@gmail.com) with specific size/color requests.

Events Calendar: As we welcome the summer season at the Club, check out what we have to look forward to this month. To see all of the year’s activities at the Club, check out the Events Calendar on the Kingspoint Club Website.

August Events: Be on the lookout for Club emails with specific details, signups, and reminders about the following important events.

Saturday, August 2 (8:30am-3pm) VPSU Champs Meet @757Swim Aquatic Center
Saturday, August 2 (6-8 PM) - Tiki Party at the Pool (Anna Thomas)
Monday, August 11 (7 PM) - Kingspoint Club Board Meeting
Saturday, August 16 (4 PM) - Club the Creek - (High Tide is at 6:11 PM) (Kim Lavach)

Social Events: The Club is inviting members to take the lead and bring their Social Event ideas to life! So far, the events have been awesome! We thank everyone for making the Club a wonderful place to gather, connect, and celebrate! Please reach out to Kathy Williams or check out the Kingspoint Club Website. For more information: (KPSocialComm@gmail.com).

Pool Lost & Found: Missing any summery pool items? Come on down and pick up your belongings from the green lost and found bin located behind the Pool Attendants’ Sign-in Table. We also have many towels and goggles hanging on the fence, which are ready to make their way home! Come on down and take a look!

2025 Pool Hours: The lane near the deep-end, the deep-end, and the diving board will remain open for Club members during the last EVENING swim practice on Friday, Aug. 1.

August 1 - August 24:

Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 8 PM* (Mon.-Thurs. & Fri. 11-1 PM, PA Only)
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:00 - 8:00 PM (Lifeguard hours)

August 25 to September 1:

Fri - Mon: 3:00 - 8:00 PM (Mon.-Thurs., Pool Attendant Only)
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:00 - 8:00 PM (Lifeguard hours)

Lifeguard and Pool Attendant Hours: The Club will be utilizing a combination of Lifeguard hours and Pool Attendant hours. The Pool Attendants will monitor and manage the swim-at-your-own-risk hours. The Lifeguard and Pool attendant hours will be posted at the pool, sent to members via email, and posted here on the Kingspoint Club Website.

When lifeguards are on duty, non-swimming children & children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult swimmer at all times.
Pool Attendants will work during non-guarded times when the pool is open without a lifeguard on duty. They will manage the pool during the swim-at-your-own-risk hours. Children (under 14) will need to be supervised by a responsible adult/guardian during these hours.

Calling All of Our Members with MANY YEARS in the Club: We want to hear from YOU. Please reminisce with us. Please share your Club and Kingspoint memories so we can spotlight your beautiful stories in our News from the Club. Your storytelling will strengthen our collective community. Please share your memories with us and be sure to tell us how long you have been a member! (kppresidents@gmail.com)

Membership Team Support: Kathryn NEEDS your help reaching out to Kingspoint neighbors on behalf of the Club. The Membership Team welcomes new neighbors and invites them to join the Club. Team members reach out to current non-Club neighbors to discuss and encourage memberships. Residents can join with a $500 initiation fee, plus the 2025 dues payment. Ask neighbors to visit our website, (Kingspoint Club Website) for more information. If a neighbor joins because of your help, you will receive a $10 gift card to Aromas! Email Kathryn for more information: (membershipkingspoint@gmail.com).

Kingspoint Club Website: We have been updating the Kingspoint Club Website to make it a “one-stop-shop” for everything Club! It is only getting better–with more communication and more information! Be sure to check it out to see what is new! We value your suggestions; please reach out: kppresidents@gmail.com

Dock Improvements Update: This past spring, the Kingspoint Club received an approved wetlands permit for the Kingspoint Community Dock Replacement project. We then submitted a site plan to the JCC Zoning Office and it was approved. We are currently working with Club member, Mike Matthews, of The Structures Group to obtain the final permits for the dock. We will provide updates (hopefully this Fall) to the membership when the permits have been obtained.

Boat Rack Update: The Club offers boat storage at the College Creek Boat Landing for its Resident Members. The storage rack can accommodate canoes, kayaks, or paddle boards. We have two spots left. The cost for boat storage is $100 per year. Interested in a spot? Please complete the Boat Rack Request Form.

Watercraft Sales: The Club will be selling gently used Watercraft through the Fall. We still have two kayaks and a windsurfer! Interested? Make us an offer! All proceeds will help fund the new dock and repairs to the waterfront area. Please contact (KPPresidents@gmail.com) for more information.

Ocean Kayak (Epic, LIght Gray/whitish, 17 Foot). Has some broken cables to the rudder which would need to be replaced. Asking for a $100 donation OBO.
Whitewater Kayak (Perception Mirage, Red, 13 Foot), seat-skirt and jacket included. Asking for a $100 donation OBO.
Windsurfer (Not in great shape; needs repairs; make an offer!)

Clubhouse News: Hosting a meeting? A birthday? A baby shower? A graduation? A retirement? A book club? A work function? We want to host your next event! Check out the Clubhouse Calendar at the bottom of the Clubhouse Page. For more information or to rent the Clubhouse, contact Tara Peters (kpclubrentals@gmail.com)

Rates for Renting the Clubhouse in 2025:

KP Resident Club Member: 1–$50 half day rental /year (Wow!)
KP Resident Club Member: $150 half day (4 hrs.)/$200 whole day (8 hrs.)
Summer Pass Holders: $350 half day (4 hrs.)/ $550 whole day (8 hrs.)
Non-Club Member: $400 half day (4 hrs.)/ $600 whole day (8 hrs.)
Recurring rentals for KP Club members: $25 per hour with a 6 month contract

Kingspoint Club Board Members: We are starting to solicit nominations for the Kingspoint Club Board for 2026. If you would be interested in learning more about one of these positions, please contact kppresidents@gmail.com for a list of job descriptions.

There are four elected positions–the Co-Presidents (two), the Secretary, and the Treasurer. Each term is currently two-years.
There are also three board-appointed positions–Clubhouse Coordinator, Membership Chair, and Facilities Chair. These positions currently have a one-year term and are appointed by the board.

Club Dues: Please remember that July 1st was the date for paying bi-annual and third quarter dues. If you are making your payment bi-annually and quarterly, please check your email for an invoice from the Treasurer and make sure to make your payment. Please email Catherine with any questions. (kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com)

Board Meeting: The Board will be holding our monthly Board meeting Monday, August 11, 2025. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns or you would like to share your ideas (kppresidents@gmail.com).

It really is a great time to be part of the Club! Thank you for being a member!

Kim Lavach and Scott Lerberg,
Co-Presidents, Kingspoint Club

***Pet of the Month:***

**Mia Rey**

**Breed**: Boykin Spaniel
**Age**: 8 years old
**Mom:** Denise Koch
**Best buddy**: Enzo and Beau. She and Enzo are five days apart and spent their first two years terrorizing both households with their playful natures. She also enjoys playing with Archie and always looks for him when passing his house.
**Favorite things to do:** Typical of her breed, loves to retrieve, especially her “orange ball.” Loves walking the streets, running the field, and loving everyone she meets.
**Side hustle:** Mia serves as a therapy dog at Sentara and loves visiting patients and staff, who all can't stop petting her!
Nominate a Kingspoint Club pet (dog, cat, bird, fish, lizard, spider, etc) for the future issues by emailing kpcrier@gmail.com.

Kingspoint Club Board

President — Scott Lerberg and Kim Lavach
kppresidents@gmail.com

Treasurer — Catherine Mountjoy
KPWilliamsburg@gmail.com

Secretary — Matt Blinn
kppresidents@gmail.com

Membership — Kathryn Haynes
Membershipkingspoint@gmail.com

Facilities — Melissa Reeves
KingspointFacilities@gmail.com

Clubhouse Coordinator — Tara Peters
KPClubRentals@gmail.com

Additional Club Contacts

Social Chair — Kathy Williams
KPSocialComm@gmail.com

News from the Club Editor — Jen Stanhope
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.

Women’s Club News

Stay tuned for news about next year later in the summer.

Subscribing to the News from the Club

We are now using the Kingspoint website’s email list management feature to notify subscribers when the News from the Club edition is published. If you know someone who wants to get emails when the News 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 News from the Club notification email.

If you have trouble using the form and unsubscribe link, please contact kpcrier@gmail.com and we can make your changes manually.

Your Photos Here?

If you’re tired of seeing photos of the editor’s front yard, you can contribute photos to the News from the Club 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 News from the Club

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 News from the Club, please send your contributions to kpcrier@gmail.com by the end of the month. The editor reserves the right to refuse and edit any submissions; the editor 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: 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/walking: Hello all! My name is Lexi and I am 17 years old. I am an experienced dog walker and babysitter who is CPR certified. 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.

Advertising Policy

The advertising policy for the News from the Club is as follows: business related ads are $25/edition or $260/yr. See this website for additional information: https://www.kingspointclub.org/advertisers. We can provide an invoice if necessary.

Small ads of one or two sentences from Club members’ children are free as a community service to all Kingspoint Club members. Children may be of elementary, middle, and high school age or college age to place an ad.

Email kpcrier@gmail.com with your ad or any questions.

Jennifer Stanhope