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JULY 2019
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Notice of Special Meeting New boating rules to be considered for VVA Handbook From Troy Lesan, President VVA Board of Directors Pursuant to Article 6, Section 2 of the Bylaws on page 10 of the 2019 VVA Handbook, I am calling a special meeting for 2 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2019 in the upper level of the clubhouse. This meeting will be for the membership to discuss and vote upon new boating rules for VVA handbook regarding: 1) wake boat operation, 2) noise levels, 3) lake closure rule, and 4) an extended area from shoreline for trolling speed only. I urge members to attend. In order to attend the meeting, each person must be an Active Member in good standing. EACH PERSON MUST have his/her 2019 Membership Card with him/her to be admitted to the meeting. This is the only verification we have during registration that you are a paid member in good standing. A valid driver’s license may also be required to validate identification. As stated in the Viking Valley Association Bylaws, Article I and Article II, Renters and Associate Members are not entitled to receive notice of any meeting, to vote, or to participate therein. Only “Active Members in Good Standing” (record owner of a lot or tract of land located in Valkyrie Valley Subdivision) are eligible to attend and participate in the meeting.
PLEASE REMEMBER: EACH PERSON MUST HAVE HIS/HER 2019 MEMBERSHIP CARD IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED TO THE MEETING! [See accompanying article on page 2 by Board President Troy Lesan]
VVA Board of Directors July 14, 2019
Lighting up the LV sky in July! There’s a special tingling of excitement as the magic moment approaches. When the big explosions begin and the dark night sky at Lake Viking becomes alight with fireworks. Finally – showtime! And the beauty is that with all of followup activity of more fireworks displays – large and small – the show lasts the rest of the night. So after a buildup of several days, with the nighttime sky intermittently alight from all of the private and often very impressive displays, we can take satisfaction that July, 6, 2019, was the climax of another successful Fourth of July weekend. I’ve said it many times, the Fourth of July weekend is definitely the crowning moment of the summer season. And it’s an event that comes with much preparation. At the PWSD #3 water plant, Roger Barker always makes sure several days in advance that towers and wells are full and the pumping capacity is cranked up a few notches. Without this advance preparation, the heavy water usage over the Independence Day weekend would send the water plant into a tailspin. Likewise for Shad Mort’s maintenance team which does a lot of mowing and other cosmetic effects that allow the lake to put on its best face. Once the big day has arrived, there is the usual build-up of preliminary events: Lions Club breakfast which has been a Fourth of July fixture since anyone can remember, and the bazaar at the clubhouse, which always brings in a diverse group to display their crafts. The pictures in this issue of Lake Viking News give a summary of the day’s activities. The one thing pictures in a newspaper can never quite capture, however, is that “ín the moment feeling” when brilliant fireworks are exploding overhead and giving illumination to all the navigation lights of all the boats in the water as far as the eye can see. If there is any complaint about this great tradition, it’s that it passes so quickly. ~ Troy Lesan [Photo from Michelle Williamson post on LV Facebook page]
Next VVA Board Meeting:
Call to Order Troy Lesan, Lot 576, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the clubhouse. Members in attendance were Eric Odette, Lot 220; Mark Leggett, Lot 72 and Tony Gronniger, Lot 2281and Mike Booth, Lot 1259. Susan Zalenski, Lot 364 and Flint Hibler, Lot 183, were unable to attend. Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mark Leggett led in prayer. Noting the large standing room only crowd of 60, President Troy Lesan thanked the membership for their participation and taking time to attend the meeting. Approval of Minutes Mark Leggett moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2019, board meeting. Tony Gronniger seconded; motion passed. Committee Reports Handbook Committee: No Report Finance Committee: Eric Odette reported income was up and expenses are slightly down. Our income on delinquent accounts is up $6,000. We are still waiting word about our application for State Tax Exemption. Also discussed at the last meeting was the large amount of cash we have on hand that is only drawing 0.25% interest. Recently we moved $225,000 into a CD that is drawing 2.35%. The Finance Committee discussed investing another $450,000 and stagger the maturity dates of 2 more CDs, and that was accomplished this week with one 4-month CD at 1.95% and one 6-month CD at 2.00%. Other topics of discussion were dam repairs in the future, penalties on delinquent accounts, selling the old dredge, and mowing fees. Glenn Miller joined the meeting by phone and just wanted to say he was proud of the way the 5-year plan is on track. Strategic Planning Committee: There was no Strategic Planning Committee meeting this month, Mark Leggett asked if there was anyone wanting to work on a long term Strategic Plan for Lake Viking to please contact the Office or Susan Zalenski. They would like to start work on this sometime in August. Tony Gronniger commented there were about 20 volunteers so far.
6:30 p.m. August 11, 2019 Upper level of the clubhouse
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All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you want on the agenda, you must notify the office on or before the Monday prior to the board meeting.