Kiawah Island Digest June 2014 | Page 3

3 June 2014 Connect to Kiawah with KICA's New Mobile App Of the world’s population of seven billion, about six billion people use mobile phones, and another 285 million use tablets. Clearly it’s become a way of life, of connecting with family and friends, and of doing business. We share photos, check email, read books and news, find great restaurants, and get directions, right at our fingertips. Mobile technology is our instant connection to the world around us. KICA is excited to bring that connection and convenience to you with its new Kiawah Mobile App. With the touch of a button, you can call Security or any of the KICA departments, contact a reservationist to book the Kiawah Island Shuttle by KICA, catch up on island news and events, find restaurants, and so much more. Not on the island but wish you were? Pull up the beach cam and put yourself there. Find something in disrepair while you’re out biking? One-touch connects you with the office to let us know. Can’t find your way around? The map will pinpoint your location on the island in an instant. Stuck in traffic or want severe weather updates? With push notifications, the app will get you important news and info as it happens. No matter where you are in the world, this app will connect you to Kiawah. And it’s great for your visiting family, guests and vacationers, too. You can get this convenient and fun tool right now. To download the mobile app to your smartphone or tablet, go to the Apple Store (Apple platforms) or Google Play Store (Android platforms). Search “Kiawah Island Community Association," find our app with the instantly recognizable green Kiawah icon, download it and you’re on your way. The KICA mobile app is free, friendly, and will evolve as we hear from you. We want your input on things you’d find helpful on a mobile device. So as you’re out and about on the island, use the one-touch email function on the app to send our communications team your ideas, or you can contact us at 843-768-9194 or email us at [email protected]. We hope you enjoy this brand new way to connect to Kiawah Island! Property Owners Praise Kiawah Shuttle Service If the early reviews are any indication, the Kiawah Shuttle Service by KICA is a hit. Since it officially went into service in late April, the shuttle has been booked for over 150 trips carrying over 350 people. KICA spoke with a few of these satisfied customers to get their personal opinions on this new service. "We had a wonderful experience on the TGIF Shuttle Route. It was very convenient and our driver was competent and polite. We loved it!" "Donnie, our driver, introduced himself, reviewed our plans for the evening, helped us into the shuttle and went over the audio, temperature and lighting controls. Very fine job!" "What a gorgeous vehicle! I couldn't be more complimentary of the folks and our experience." "Our experience with the shuttle was luxurious and comfortable. It was nice to not h ave to drive, and our drivers couldn't have been lovelier. This would be great for a wedding or family event." "Our driver Darryl was very competent and pleasant to deal with. There was absolutely no trouble navigating downtown, and we arrived a bit ahead of schedule. Our ability to communicate with him during the trip, with a screen that could be lowered or raised, was ideal. Having internet access and Pandora was pleasant. The ride was very smooth and quiet and was great for socializing." "Lindsay was excellent in her role as reservationist and point of contact. She was most helpful answering all of my questions, returned phone calls very promptly and did not miss a detail." "Our driver was prompt at every point during the evening and provided a very smooth trip." For more information on the Kiawah Shuttle Service by KICA, visit kica.us (Shuttle), email [email protected] or call 843-768-5566.