News from the Club: October 2025
Letter from the KP Presidents
Dear Kingspoint Club Members,
Happy fall! Please join us as we celebrate many fun activities at the Club in October. We have an event for every member to enjoy this fall! We are looking forward to seeing each of you for fun, friendships, and festivities!
Prost! We are excited to invite you to our Oktoberfest Party at the Kingspoint Clubhouse on Saturday, October 4, from 4 PM – 8 PM.
Come join us for an evening of Bavarian tradition filled with:
Traditional Oktoberfest beer (provided – donations welcome)
Grilled sausages and bratwurst, prepared by Kingspoint Club in true German style
A community potluck with traditional sides and desserts (SignUpGenius link below.)
Sign Up to Join in the Fun: Kingspoint Club Oktoberfest Party
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E49AFA62AA7FF2-58747579-kingspoint (note: the event is on Saturday, not Friday)
Enjoy the festive atmosphere with friends and neighbors, complete with classic Oktoberfest décor, beer, pretzels, and plenty of Gemütlichkeit (good cheer)!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 4
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Kingspoint Clubhouse
Suggested donation of $15 per family and $5 per adult beverage.
Sign Up to Join in the Fun: Kingspoint Club Oktoberfest Party
We can’t wait to raise a stein together – mark your calendars and get ready for a night of fun, food, and fellowship!
Ein Prosit!
Kingspoint Club Camp Out: More details to come soon in Club emails!
Join the KP Social Committee for a Spooky Halloween Party at the Clubhouse!
What: Spooky Halloween Party & Costume Contest
Who: KP Club Members
When: Friday, October 31st 4:30-6:00 (trick or treating 6-8 per WJCC)
Where: KP Clubhouse & the Green
Cost: FREE!
*Chili (meat and vegetarian) & pulled pork will be served with apple cider & lemonade
*BYOB
*Please bring a spooky side to share (no desserts please)
*Best child and adult costumes win a prize!
We can't pull off this event without your support! Please help our social committee by signing up on the below link:
September Volunteers and Donors: We are forever thankful for our members for your unwavering support. You make the Club look beautiful and run smoothly. 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!
Amy and Pete Berquist, Norm and Rebecca Elton, MaryKate Galke, Michael Gordon, Bob and Penny Kidd, Maggie Larson, Scott and Beth Lerberg, Saskia Mordijck, Holly Panzera, Erin Shields, The Tucker Family, John Williams - The Labor Day Picnic was a great success because of the efforts of so many wonderful smiling volunteers!
Danny Schmidt - Thank you for hosting our “Jumping for Bills” at our Labor Day celebration! It was a great success!
Anonymous Donor - Thank you for covering the cost of removing two dead trees from the Boat Rack-Marina area of the Club. Our views of College Creek just became that much lovelier.
Karl Kronlein and Ruth Ann Redbird (and Boys) - Thank you for repairing the floor of the trash receptacle area.
Michael Gordon and Kim Lavach - Thank you for helping to cut and clear away the bamboo from the Boat Rack area.
Dave Stanhope - Thank you for removing debris from the Boat Rack Area!
Kim Lavach - Thank you for hosting 6 once-a-month Club the Creek events from April through September. They were thoroughly enjoyed by every canoeing, kayaking, row boating, sailboating, paddleboarding, and “landloving-clubhouse-deck-sitting” member who came out and enjoyed good times and picturesque views!!
Kingspoint Club Board Members: WE NEED YOU! We are soliciting 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– Each term is currently two-years. (*Vacant)
The President,
*The Vice President of Communications, (oversees website, the newsletter, emails announcements, updates the distribution lists, and the kiosk posters)
The Secretary, and
*The Treasurer. (maintains Quickbooks; prepares/emails all invoices to members; manages expenses from services; creates monthly P&L document; coordinates tax filing with accountant; checks P.O. box)
There are also three board-appointed positions– These will have a two-year term when the bylaws are updated in January 2026.
The Clubhouse Coordinator,
The Membership Coordinator, and
*The Facilities Coordinator. (Attends meetings; keeps a running list of Club amenities projects and repairs; coordinates the two annual Clean-Up days; maintains and corresponds with the Facilities Team to facilitate repairs. Requests and shares updates from the Pool Attendant Coordinator (PAC) and Pool Company Coordinator (PCC).
Swim Team Co-Presidents: Our Kingspoint Dolphin summer swim team has a long history (over 65 years!) of coaching our neighborhood swimmers. We teach lifelong skills: swimming, teamwork, work ethic, dedication. And equally important, it's safe and fun! The progress of swimmers from beginning to end of summer each year is completely amazing to witness.
Because the team runs on volunteer support, we are soliciting 2 x co-Presidents for this upcoming swim year. All our leadership will be transitioning out of the President positions in 2026 and we can only host a summer swim league if we can fill these positions. Ideally, we need (2) Kingspoint swim families to step up to lead the charge. The season prep generally begins in late March and runs through late July. We have all the continuity files in place for an easy transition.
Please contact Maggie Larson at margaret.larson2006@gmail.com and/or kpswimteam@gmail.com to discuss this opportunity.
Due Diligence Report: The Board discovered that Mike Matthews created a Due Diligence report for the Kingspoint Club (previously completed every 5 years). 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. Moving forward, it is our hope that this 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.**
**Please let us know if there are things that you have seen which need to be repaired/cleaned/fixed at the Club.
Mark your calendars for our Fall Cleanup Event on November 9 (2-5 PM). 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, 2.) donations of and spreading some additional mulch in flower beds around the clubhouse, and 3.) help in clearing and removing bamboo and other debris from the boat rack area.
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 Fall 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.
October Events: Be on the lookout for Club emails with specific details, signups, and reminders about the following important events.
Saturday, Oct. 4 (4-8 PM) - Oktoberfest (Matt Blinn & Gina Flango)
Monday, October 13 (7 PM) - Kingspoint Club Board Meeting
Saturday, 25 October (6:30 PM) - Camping on the Green (Ben Galke, Jacob Scott, Ben Brown)
Friday, October 31 (4:30 PM) - Halloween Party (Mary Le Gouellec)
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 or check out the Kingspoint Club Website. For more information: (KPSocialComm@gmail.com).
Calling All of Our Members who LOVE the Club: We want to hear from YOU. Please share your Club memories so we can spotlight your beautiful stories. Your storytelling strengthens 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
KP Dolphins Swim Team News
As noted above, we are soliciting 2 x co-Presidents for this upcoming swim year. All our leadership will be transitioning out of the President positions in 2026 and we can only host a summer swim league if we can fill these positions. Ideally, we need (2) Kingspoint swim families to step up to lead the charge. The season prep generally begins in late March and runs through late July. We have all the continuity files in place for an easy transition.
Please contact Maggie Larson at margaret.larson2006@gmail.com and/or kpswimteam@gmail.com to discuss this opportunity.
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.
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
Club Dues: Please remember that on October 1, the FOURTH quarter dues are due. If you have been making your payment bi-annually (due July 1) or quarterly, please check your email for an invoice from the Treasurer and make your payment. Please email Catherine with any questions. (kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com)
Board Meeting: The Board will be holding our monthly Board meeting Monday, October 13, 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
Abandoned kayak: There is an abandoned small kayak that has been left up at the clubhouse. If this is yours or you know who’s it is please contact (KPPresidents@gmail.com). If it is not claimed it will be removed.
Pets of the Month: Addy, Max, Nova, Leo, & Lightning
The Reeves Family’s Menagerie
Addy is a five year old female German Shepherd. She would like her neighbors to know that she may look scary but she LOVES giving kisses to any and all humans. She does not feel the same way about other dogs, however, and apologizes in advance about any aggressive barking she may display while on a walk. If she had it her way, she would spend all day outside with her humans playing catch.
Max and Nova are both 3 year old black domestic short haired indoor kitties. Max is very easy going but mischievous and will make a racket until he is fed. His sister, Nova, is more well mannered and would never think of doing such a thing! She is hopelessly devoted to her brother, Max, and spends most of her time keeping him in line. She loves to play his protector against their nemesis, Addy the GSD.
Leo is a young male cockatiel. He was flock raised, so he is still getting used to humans. He LOVES millet and putting his humans in their place if they get too close.
Lightning McQueen is the newest addition to the Reeves menagerie. He is different than his cockatiel counterpart, Leo, in that he was hand raised. He LOVES cuddles and falling asleep on his humans. He is only 6 months old.
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 — Mary Kate Galke
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 events.
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.
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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.
