Infraction Committee Allan Slavin reported: A meeting was held August 13th to review 44 Infraction tickets. All tickets were upheld. Of these tickets, 13 were for non-mowing in Campground 1.
Fire Department Tony Gronniger reported: The Fire Department met, and the monthly meeting time will be moved to Friday afternoons and training will be done. It is hoped moving this time will allow more volunteers the opportunity for training. This change will start Oct. 1 at 2:00 p.m. Also, the Fire Department will be returning a conservation truck that has reliability problems with frequent breakdowns.
Lake Committee Celeste Armanees reported: Follow-up inspections are being completed. There has been good response to the letters & e-mails sent out by the committee on property upkeep issues. The committee will meet the week of August 22 for further follow-up inspections.
Building Committee Allan Slavin reported: In the past month, the committee has received & reviewed 9 permits—including 1 permit for a house.
Activities Committee Celeste Armanees reported a few scheduling changes: The Scavenger Hunt will be held Aug. 27 from 1-3 p.m. The Fall Garage Sale will be Sept. 10 from 8am-2pm with registration forms in the Office. Cost is $10 per registration. The Fishing Tournament will be Sept. 17 from 7am-noon with registration forms in the Office. The Wine Festival and the Beer & Brats evening with Levi Garrison & Sons will be combined into one event on Oct. 8. Also, a Patio party with band on Sept. 3 has been added to the schedule.
As per the direction of the Board of Directors, until further notice, no VVA owned lots are for sale at this time.
Approval of Minutes
Dredge Committee Shawn Hepinstall (Chair) reported: Dredging continues on the south end of the lake near the island. The Dredge Committee/workers are basically in mile 2 of a marathon--they will continue diligently working on dredging until it is completed. The Committee has been asked to recondition Beach 1 & 2, so they’ll present a plan to the Board soon on maintaining the beaches. The committee will be getting bids and submitting a plan later in the year.
©Viking Valley Association | August 2022 Volume 35, No. 4144 East Main, Gallatin, Missouri 64640 LakeVikingMo.comLake Viking News BOATINGNEWRULEPAGE15! VVA Board of Directors Monthly Meeting August 14, 2022 Continued on page 15 VVA LOT SALES
MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT Tony Gronniger (interim Managing Director) reported that the Farm Mowing Partners has completed this season’s mowing and baling. Tony advised members to source other mowing if they have any lots not yet mowed. The Goose Court road extension is moving forward--the ground is cleared, road is marked, and we will have a road ready for access by lat-
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Handbook Committee Celeste Armanees reported: The new ‘22 Handbook is available—please stop by the Office to get your copy. Later in today’s meeting, we’ll discuss a “Wakesurfing with restrictions” proposed rule. Also, we do need additional members to volunteer on the Handbook Committee, so please email: LakeVikingCommunity@grundyEC.net
A motion was made by Doug Winter to approve the July 2022 Board minutes. Seconded by Allan Slavin; minutes were approved.
Campground Committee Flint & Mary Hibler reported: Things are going well in the Campgrounds. They have mowed in Campground 1 and campers have been invoiced for the mowing. They will begin monitoring the grass levels in Campground 2 as it has been brought to their attention that grass is not being mowed there.
Call to Order Board President Marvin McNabb, lot 28, called the meeting to order, held in the upper level of the Clubhouse, at 2:00pm. Board members present were: Doug Winter, lot 46; Mike Booth, lot 2380; Allan Slavin, lot 181; George Eshnaur, lot 505; Celeste Armanees, lot 62. Not present was Troy Lesan, lot 576. Celeste Armanees led in prayer. Tony Gronniger, interim Managing Director, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Discussion ensued regarding the HOA software called Condo Control. This system will cost $5,000 to implement, and will tie the systems we now use together. Safety and the VVA Office will both utilize this software enabling their systems to “talk” to each other. We will begin storing files in the Cloud, so files will be readily available to all users, and all users will be able to view a current version of a document at any time. Mike Booth made a motion to proceed forward with this Condo Control software. Seconded by Celeste Armanees; motion passed. Marvin McNabb indicated he is currently checking references and will not sign a contract for software install until references areAchecked.motion was made by Doug Winter to remove John Kmetz and Lyle Alexander (outgoing members) from the Finance Committee & add Kevin Euston to the Finance Committee. Seconded by George Eshnaur; motion passed. Strategic Planning Committee Kenny Southwick (Chair) reported: It has been requested that the committee generate a new 5-year Financial Plan for the Lake. The committee will meet in September to begin this process.
Finance Committee
Doug Winter reported: Revenue was slightly up. Cost initiatives have been initiated & are in the discussion/implementation phase. These include outsourcing our payroll which will occur October 1, and installing an IT tech software for HOAs called Condo Control, which will tie the separate IT systems used by our various departments all together. The company we will use to process payroll is called A Payroll Company. Doug Winter made the motion to outsource payroll to this company. Seconded by Mike Booth; motion passed.
www.LakeVikingMo.com Viking Valley Association Ph: 660-322-9001 L ake Viking News2 August 2022 July 2022 Lot 2009 Darren & Samantha Vest Lot 2482, 2483, 2484 Eric Ferry Lot 2045 Sharon Kay Gough Lot 1922 Felicia Roth Lot 1102 Dominic Miceli Lot 3109 Tom & Monica Bonderer Lot 1591 Shane & Susan Kammerer Lot 1086 Kris & Elizabeth Skidmore Lot 919 Brad & Mary Johnson Lot S135 Valhalla Consulting, LLC Lot 3108 Travis Karl Lot 1930 Bo Malo Lot 1100 Lauren & Sam Matter Lot 1687 Timothy & Brandi Milbourn New Members Glenda Ide, Broker | www.idecapital.com Nadine Parmenter | 816-390-7938| 816-233-5200 3827 Beck Rd., St. Joseph, MO s p e c t , G a l anch Style home TIER LOTSTIER Lots 2461 & 2462 can be sold together for $20,000 or separate for $10,000. Lot 2237 close to Beach 1, pool & Marina. $12,000. 226 Lak baths 1494 Lake Viking Terrace: Lake Front New build! 2,434 sq ft 3 BR, 2 5 BA 24x32 upper garage big enough for 2 boats & an extra 1210 sq ft bsmt that can be finished $890,000 Ca Style Home with Three Tubes Cov Street, Galla h kitchen e possibilities! $120,000 1 3 6 6 L a k e V i k i n g T e r r a c e : N e w l y remodeled 3 BR, 2.5 BA with all new stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets & g ranite counter tops Walk out basement to single bay dock slip, g reat level lot. $650,000 IMPROVED PRICE 2017 Lake Viking Terrace: New Build in Process! 3 BR 2 BA 1282 sq ft Call for more information $429,900 NEW BUILD Lot S-131: Airpor t Lot. Price Improved! $45,000. COMPLETED!COMPLETED!READYTOMOVEINREADYTOMOVEIN Boating Season is Still Going Strong! Call Nadine 816-390-7938 FishingRemindersGuideline Conservation Agent Jaycob O’Hara from the Missouri Department of Conservation recently spoke at a board meeting. Key take aways from his discussion follow: • Lake Viking is Classified as “Waters of the State” • Anyone fishing on “Waters of the State” is required to have a fishing permit except: - Anyone 15 years of age or younger - Missouri Residents 65 years of age or older • Nonresidents must purchase Nonresident Fishing Permits - Nonresidents defined as – anyone who claims resident privileges in another state • Fishing Permits and a Form of Identification must be on your person while fishing (Drivers Licenses, Official Domical, Voter or vehicle registration) • Statewide Daily and Length limits apply - Can be found online or in the Fishing Pamphlet • Permits may be bought - Online (mdc.mo.gov) - Phone apps (Mo Hunting/ Mo Fishing) - Retail Establishments (Walmart, Wall Street Gas Station, Like Viking Marina) If you have any questions, feel free to call/text Conservation Agent Jaycob O’Hara at (660) 605-2893 or email at Jaycob.O’Hara@mdc.mo.gov.
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First on the busy line-up of events was a visit by twelve members of the church youth group to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown Kentucky, Next on the Agenda for the Youth was the Ignyte event with worship, testimonies and, yes, loud music. This was followed by Vacation Bible School. On July 24, Pastor Nelson baptized 12 people at Lake Viking. Picture by Gary Jones.
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Beginning in October, 2022, the Fire Department will meet on the second Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This will allow for a better training opportunity for our volunteers and staff members. If you have the interest and the time to serve your community, be sure to attend the next meeting. The monthly siren test will also be done at that time.
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Silt Fence: ANY excavated area must have a silt fence prior to excava�on (except shoreline work) un�l ground cover is established. Guest Card: Must be in guest’s possession when Member is not alongside guest. A guest cannot bring a guest.
Donuts/Circles: All watercra� are prohibited from doing donuts or circles.
PWSD #3 Open Meeting:
By Troy Lesan Rachel Homoly, of Liberty North High School is the granddaughter of Association members Noel and Margie Arens, and they have proudly witnessed the steady progress in her stellar career in Women’s High School Track and Field. Rachel who will be a senior next year has consistently pushed the bar higher in her chosen sport of Pole Vaulting. She is currently the state champion and state record holder for the state of Missouri. In this year’s state championship at Jefferson City, she set the alltime meet record by a whopping 12 inches to just over 14 feet. It wasn’t as if Rachel’s success was a surprise. She came in third in the National Jr. Olympics in 2018 in Des Moines Iowa and first in the event in 2019 at Greeneville North Carolina when she was in Middle School. Rachel has been soaring ever higher since then. There are some who are of the opinion that it will be a while before anybody else surpasses Rachel’s high school state record. Several of her vaults have been state records only to be broken again . . . by her! In Rachel’s case, it looks like the sky is the limit. (Literally!) “It is the closest that you can get to flying and being able to put it all on the line,” Rachel said of the Pole Vault event. Her efforts in this sport rank among the best nationally as well as in the state. And perhaps the best is yet to come. This year, in high school, she will be a senior.
Life Preservers: Children 8 years & younger must wear an approved life preserver within 50� of water.
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On roadways, operator of any motorized vehicle must carry a valid driver’s license. Trash: All trash, if put out prior to the scheduled pick-up day, must be in a container w/ a sealable lid securely closed.
DISCUSSION Superintendent Report: Roger reported that the plant ran 24/7 from Thursday through Tuesday over the July 4th holiday. Due to cooler temperatures and less people watering, the plant was able to keep up with the demand and never lost pressure. Kyle Parkhurst, President, announced the next meeting would be August 16, 2022 at the water plant. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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RULES to REMEMBER from VVA Handbook
ATVs, Golf Carts, Four-Wheelers: Must display an orange flag or slow-moving vehicle sign on the rear.
Underage Operator: Must be 14 or older w/ a boa�ng safety card & photo ID on-board to operate any motorized watercra�.
Movement Conflic�ng: All water traffic flows counter-clockwise. Hence, must establish a right-turn entry prior to crossing the channel.
Kyle Parkhurst, President (2023), called the meeting to order at 4:00pm which was held at the water plant. Members in attendance were Jeffrey Speaker (2025) and Heather Lund (2024). Harlan Horst (2023) was unable to attend. Also in attendance were Roger Barker, Water Superintendent, Gary King, Operator, Diane Hulett, Clerk, Geoff Tavelli and Jim Rinner with Bartlett & West, and Mark Closterman.
Pushing the Bar Higher
OLD BUSINESS Geoff Tavelli and Jim Rinner with Bartlett & West gave a building report after inspecting the progress prior to the meeting. It was noted that building construction began one week behind schedule but both felt the delay could be made up in the weeks to come.
RespectfullyJeffreySubmitted,Speaker
Heather Lund moved to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2022 Board Meeting. Jeffrey Speaker seconded. All members were in favor; motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rachel with a sign designating her old record.
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NEW BUSINESS Financial Report: The financial reports and bills were reviewed and discussed. Jeffrey Speaker moved to approve the June financial reports as submitted and approve the bills and transfers. Heather Lund seconded. All members voted to approve; motion carried. A letter of resignation was received from Troy Lesan on 6/30/22 to be effective immediately. The board recognized Troy’s service to the district after serving 15 years as a director. Heather Lund moved to accept the resignation and Jeffrey Speaker seconded; all voted in favor. A motion was then made by Jeffrey Speaker and seconded by Heather Lund to appoint Mark Closterman to fill the unexpired term of Troy Lesan as Sub-District #2 Director. All members were in favor; motion carried.
Peace Disturbance: Loud music has a curfew of midnight on or off the water. Interfering with an Officer: Interference with a Safety Officer is prohibited, including loud & abusive language.
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The Lake Viking Activities Committee hosted Patio Party #2, behind the clubhouse on July 23, which featured VVA member Dennis Schlaiss and his group One Way Out. Pictured at left (L to R) are band members Jeff Shelby, Clinton Bagley, and Dennis. Stand in singers were Ben Schlaiss Jr. & Terri Schlaiss. Pictured below is Patio Party #3 on August 6th featuring Lake Viking favorites Here 4 Beer. Thanks to Terri Schlaiss for pictures. Next up will be the Scavenger Hunt on August 27th.
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July Cruises were taken by Marvin and Candace McNabb, who photographed this German Castle (left) at on their Viking River cruise down the Rhine, while (below) Mike and Donna Power took in the famously picturesque Island of Santorini on their exciting cruise with a large group of friends to the Greek Islands.
(L to R) Janet White, Weston Edwards, and Marla White represent 3 generations of their family that participated in the 5K run/ walk which was won by Tara Krueger. The overall Boat Race winner was Full throttle, piloted by Weston who has been part of the winning team for the past 5 years!
Thanks to Marla Edwards for submitting these great pictures of the Lake Viking Marine Cardboard Boat Race. This was the 8th Annual event with some $3,450 in proceeds going from Lake Viking Marine to The American Cancer Society and Folds of Honor for (veterans), as a result.
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Property Owners
Walleye: Fisherman can keep Walleye at least 21” in length, release all catches under 21”.
Anytime you are burning brush, etc., on your lot, make certain you are burning on your lot and not someone else’s property. Unattended burning is prohibited and burning is not allowed when winds are in excess of 15 mph and shall be subject to an Infraction Ticket and fine.
Mary Hibler (Chairperson), Mike Wolfe, Kathy Price, Charles Sudduth, James Funk, Mike Booth (Board Contact)
Finance Committee
fine
Money Eric Critten 660-663-9122 Randy Gatton 660-663-9348 Mark Hoig 816-716-1896 or 660-663-4244 Gary Salmon 660-663-9363 Lyle Hoover 816-244-0752 Jeff Hoppenthaler 660-663-7951 Rick Roberts 816-558-2825 Mow Betta Lawn Care 816-465-0178 Patriot Lawn & Landscaping 573-944-0802 Pain In The Grass, Steven Carlton 660-322-2988 Jake Cameron 816-288-1067
For the convenience of customers of Public Water Supply District No. 3, a drop box is available at the front door of the office located at the water plant for the payment of water bills. Payments received after 4 p.m. in the drop box will post the following day.
to the following projects: fences, storage shed, shelters, decks, boat docks, boat houses, room additions, porches and any alteration of the roof line; and any other construction that
large earth moving equipment, concrete trucks and other equipment that requires multiple axle trailers. Failure
Infraction/Safety James Funk (Chairman), Allan Slavin, Mike Booth (Board Contact), Carl Butcher, Bob Clemens, Jim Gibbany, Kyle Loehnig, Ed White, Bob Shinogle Lake Committee Shirley Leakey, Don Leeper, Carolyn Leeper, Bo Steed, Mike Krehbiel, Sherry Krehbiel, Eric Odette, Robert Walton, Troy Lesan (Board Contact) Email: lakecommittee@gmail.com.
Volunteer Fire Department Rusty Hendricks, Gary King, Tony Gronniger (Board Contact), Dennis Schlaiss, DJ Schlaiss, Tanner Hunter, Luke Threlkeld, Mark Closterman, Anthony Dirks, Mike BeginningBooth in October, 2022, the Fire Department will meet on the second Friday of the month at 2:00 PM. This will allow for a better training opportunity for our volunteers and staff members. If you have the interest and the time to serve your community, be sure to attend the next meeting. The monthly siren test will also be done at that time.
Viking Valley Association Board of Directors Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. All members in good standing are welcome to attend.
Fishery Guidelines
Almost everything... you need to know about Lake Viking Lake Viking 2022 Boards and Committees
You are responsible for your guests and their actions. It is your responsibility to educate them on the rules and regulations of Lake Viking. Lake Viking is private property, but all lots are owned by some other individual. Please do not drive or ride ATV vehicles or bicycles on neighboring lots, or walk across lots to fish or use others’ property without first getting the property owner’s permission.
Board of Directors
Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Special Road District Ron Spidle, Troy Knight, Tony Gronniger Strategic Planning Committee Kenny Southwick (Chairman), Tony Gronniger, Dennis Schlaiss, Lana Southwick, Kim Spidle, Carolyn Leeper, Terry Nibarger, Sue Wolf, Brad Trenkle, Don Leeper, Anthony Dirks, George Eshnaur (Board Contact)
RemindersMember
Mowing Regulations
Employee Board Contact
Please Keep Control of Your are not allowed off the member’s property and shall be contained by a fenced enclosure or controlled by a leash. Guests’ dogs are included. Violation of this rule may be subject to an Infraction but not limited requires to comply with result in a minimum of and loss of Any construction not in compliance with these regulations could result in forced relocation of the
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Marvin McNabb, Doug Wiltse, Flint Hibler (Chairman), Matt Hibler, Al Christifano, Mary Aschbrenner, Bo Steed, Gregory Hall, Sue Morris, Allan Slavin (Board Contact)
Marvin McNabb
• Goose population control is hard to manage... The first step in this process is
Bass: Release all bass 12” to 19”. Fishermen can keep one bass per day of 19” or longer.Crappie: Keep all crappie caught, within the state limit, which is 30 per day.
Activities Committee
Dredge Committee Paula Hepinstall, Robert Hayes, Brett Bush, Shad Mort, Dave Daniel, Jim Miller, Shawn Hepinstall (Chairman), Doug Winter (Board Contact)
lake privileges.
Ticket issued to the property owner. Building Permit Notice Building Permits are required,
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President, Marvin McNabb; 1st Vice President, Mike Booth; 2nd Vice President, Allan Slavin; Secretary, Celeste Armanees; Assistant Secretary, George Eshnaur; Treasurer, Doug Winter; Assistant Treasurer, Troy Lesan.
Donna Archibald, Terry Nibarger, George Eshnaur, Flint Hibler, Celeste Armanees, Paula Hepinstall (Chair), Troy Lesan, Doug Winter (Board Contact), Tony Conforti, Kevin Euston Handbook Committee
For the convenience of Association members, a drop box is available in the front door of the association office for the payment of association bills.
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DO NOT FEED THE GEESE! Viking Valley Association Office Address: 144 E. Main, Gallatin, MO 64640 660-322-9001 | LakeVikingMO.comvva@grundyec.net Office Hours: April 1 - Labor Day Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Day after Labor Day - March 31 Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Emergency Phone Numbers * DAVIESS COUNTY EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Ambulance - Fire - Rescue * Fire - Lake Viking Fire Dept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 To Report Fire Only * Lake Viking Safety Patrol . . . . . . . . . . 660-322-9001 * Sheriff, Daviess Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660-663-2031 Sheriff Larry Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or 663-2149 * Highway Patrol (Emergencies) . . . 1-800-525-5555 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Important Phone Numbers * Association Office 660-322-9001 * Public Water Supply District #3 of Daviess County (Water Plant) 660-663-2771 Roger Barker (Emergency after hours) 660-334-0100 * Lake Viking Marine, Inc., Lot #1000 660-663-3722 * Farmers Electric Co-op., Inc. During business hours 1-800-279-0496 After Hours 1-800-927-5334 Affordable Disposal LLC 816-238-8933 * Windstream Telephone Company Customer Service (Residential) 1-800-347-1991 Repair Service 1-800-782-6206
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Mary Hibler (Chairperson), Dustin Hibler, David Hibler, Gail Bush, Resa Wiltse, Janet Hillman, Leanne Lee, Celeste Armanees (Board Contact), Dan and Connie Weidmaier, Dave & Tina Daniel
Donna Archibald (Chair), Mary Miller, Kim Spidle, Terri Schlaiss, Celeste Armanees (Board Contact)
Public Water Supply District #3
Campground Committee
The below listed mowers have registered with the Association office and can usually be reached in the evening. There may be other mowers who advertise in the Lake Viking News. Mowers You
Online payments can be made at: https://pwsd3daviess.azurewebsites.net
Building Committee
Kyle W. Parkhurst, President, term expires 4/2023 - Sub-District #3; Troy Lesan, Vice President, term expires 4/2024 - Sub-District #2; Jeffrey Speaker, secretary, term expires 4/2025 - Sub-District #4; Heather Lund, Director, term expires 4/2024Sub-District #1; Harlan Horst, Director, term expires 4/2023 - Sub-District #5; Roger Barker, Superintendent; Gary King, Water Operator; Diane Hulett, Clerk. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 pm at PWSD No 3 office. Office Hours: 8am-4pm • Monday thru Friday. All payments for metered water bills are to be made payable to Public Water Supply District No. 3 of Daviess County, Missouri. You may abbreviate as PWSD #3. If you have any questions, contact the PWSD No. 3 office, 116 Waterworks Dr., Gallatin, Mo. 64640 (located at the water plant). Phone 660-663-2771.
Watch When and Where You Burn!
Building Committee Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the clubhouse. Building permits are required to be approved by the Building Committee prior to the start of any construction as stated in the Covenants, Restrictions, By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Viking Valley Association.
• Helmets are required to be worn when operating a motorcycle within the Lake Viking Subdivision.
building regulations could
You are required to have your lot mowed by May 1st, June 1st and September 1st of each year. If you do not keep your lot mowed, or hire a contract mower, the Association will mow it, and bill you $90.00 for each mowing. The Association does not want to be in the mowing business. Please self-mow your lot or hire a contract mower to do it for you. All contract mowers are required to submit a customer list to the Association office. If you are not on their initial list, you may be accidentally billed by the Association, so please contact your mower early.
Contract
United Methodist Church — Marilyn Dorst, Minister; Worship 9:30 a.m., S S following on 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. on 1st and 3rd.
Alta Vista Baptist Church (NW of Winston on Hwy 6) — Rev Robert Dean, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship service 10:30 a.m.
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Fair view Community Church — Pastor Shadrach Landry; Sunday School 9:45-10:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. United Methodist Church — Eugene Keats, Pastor; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. COFFEY Baptist Church — Tim Wilson, Pastor; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. CAMERON Cameron United Methodist Church (201 N. Pine) — Pastor Dan Brown Kid’s Sunday School (ages 4th - 5th Grade) 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Youth Group (ages 6th -12th Grade) 7:30 p.m.8 : 3 0 p m We d n e s d a y N i g h t L i v e ( a g e s 4 t h 5 t h Grade)6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-3461 Christian Church — Terry Oliphant, Pastor; Sunday S c h o o l 9 : 3 0 a m ; : 5 ; C Communion 10:30 a.m. McFALL River of Life Baptist Church (811 S. Walnut Street) — Pastors Otis Nixdorf & Dave Nixdorf Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. Ph: (816) 6322246 Liber ty Baptist — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. First Christian Church (318 N. g W o r s h i p 1 0 : 0 0 a m ; Wednesday Evening Worship & Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Ph: (660) 815-5373
Pine) — Pastor Russ Hamilton Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Monday Evening Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-3605 First Baptist Church — David Stephenson, Pastor; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Oak Ridge Church (north of Old Pattonsburg) Dwight Schell, lay speaker; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Cornerstone Church (317 N. Locust) — Pastor Morgan S a u n d e r s S u n d a y M o r n i n
Friends in Christ (400 N. Main St.) — Sunday morning worship 9:30 a.m. and small groups at 11 a.m. For more information, call Shonna at 660.663.2228
First Baptist Church (202 E. Ford) Senior Pastor Ken Gazaway Sunday School All Ages 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study 6:00 a.m.; Wednesday Awana Clubs 6:30 p.m.; Thursday Impact Youth 6:30 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-7251
Heath United Methodist (2009 Oak St.) — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.
United Methodist Church (109 E. Main) — Pastor Brad Dush; Worship 9:30, Sunday School 10:35 a.m., nursery provided. Website: www.galjamesumc.webs.com
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Olive Baptist Church (Route V, east of Gallatin) — David Leeper, Minister; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service 7 p.m. Gallatin First Assembly of God (208 S. Willow St.) — Rev Wayne Smith, Pastor, ph: 660.663.3213. S S 9:45 a.m., Celebrations 10:45 a.m.; Wednesdays 6 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (211 Ash) — David Marble, Bishop, ph: 660.663.9258. Sunday Sacrament Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday youth activities, 7 p.m. United Methodist Church (111 S. Market) — Pastor Brad Dush; Sunday School and Worship 11 a.m.; www.galjamesumc.webs.com
WINSTON First Baptist Church — Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday services 6:30 p.m.; church ph: 749.5577
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GALL ATIN First Baptist Church (511 W Richardson St.) — Bro. Daniel Pelichowski, Pastor; Bro. Wood Marshall, Youth Pastor Bible Study 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Worship 10:40 a.m. (nursery provided). Evening Worship at 6 p.m.; Tuesday Bible study 6 p.m., Wednesday Adult Choir 8:05 p.m. For transportation, call church office at 663.663.2331.Office hours: 8 to 11 a.m. weekdays.
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First Christian Church (1501 S. Main St.) — Rev Kyle Taft, pastor; Children’s Pastor Emily Miller Sunday worship at 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meetings at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bible Study at 6 p.m.; Men’s Bible Study 5 p.m. Sundays; Youth groups at 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday during the school year Visit our website: www.gallatinmofcc.org, and also join us on Facebook: Gallatin First Christian Church Mar y Immaculate Catholic Church (409 S. Main) — Fr Tom Hermes; Saturday Mass 4:30 p m on holiday weekends only; Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. (all year) ALTAMONT Church of Christ (108 E. Johnson St.) — Charles Ross, E v a n g e l i s t ; L o r d ’ s D a y s e r v i c e s 1 0 a m ; E v e n i n g services 6 p.m. For transportation, call 663-4061 or 6633957.
www.LakeVikingMo.com Viking Valley Association Ph: 660-322-9001 L ake Viking News August 202214 Stanley E. Humphrey, DDS Jacob E. Humphrey, DDS 307 S. Main, Gallatin 663-2814 Humphrey JAMESPORT Lake Viking Church (East Entrance to Lake) — Rev Robert Nelson, Pastor; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study and prayer service 7 p.m.; Email: lakevikingchurch@gmail.com Presbyterian Church (201 S. Main St.) — James Norton, Minister; Fellowship 10:30 a.m. and Worship 11 a.m. Visit: www.firstbaptistgallatinmo.org Seventh-day Adventist Church (1207 S. Clay St.) — M i k e C a r n e r, Pa s t o r, p h : 6 6 0 7 7 2 3 3 0 6 ; S a t u r d a y Sabbath School 9:15 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. Email: fbchurch@windstream.net
Baptist Church (708 W Auberr y Gr v) — Rev Jim Whitley, pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study & prayer meeting 7 p.m.
Bible Baptist Church (515 S. Elm Street) — Pastor James Mackey Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Afternoon Service 2:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service & Kids Club 7:00 p.m. Ph: (816) 632-7337 Church of Christ (108 N. Williams) — Sunday Bible study 9 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. of Christian Fellowship Clyde Hulet, Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.; Wed. Bible prayer meeting 7 p.m.
PATTONSBURG United Methodist — Christy Clark, Pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m.
6. Wakesurf boats already authorized on Lake Viking may not be sold to another Lake member for use on Lake Viking. If a property is sold with a wakesurf boat, that boat will not be authorized to use the lake.
Proposed Rule on Wakeboats
3. Wakesurfing is restricted to the main channel & near the center of the channel, as marked by 4 wakesurf buoys.
6. Wakesurf boats already authorized on Lake Viking may not be sold to another Lake member for use on Lake Viking. If a property is sold with a wakesurf boat, that boat will not be authorized to use the lake.
NEW WAKE SURFING RESTRICTIONS
7. Any violation of the above wakesurfing rules is subject to maximum $500 fine. End of rule. Motion to discuss was seconded by Mike Booth. Discussion began & the following members participated: Bryce Wade, lot 224: Asked “Why can’t we replace our boats?” Discussion ensued regarding fairness, etc. of the rule. Matthew Nielson, lot 386: Asked if height of the wave created by wakeboats can be regulated and ticketed if the height was exceeded? Discussion ensued on the maximum height of a wave to surf on. Mr. Nielson responded he felt it was about thigh-high for an adult. A statement was made by the Board that it is impossible to consistently regulate/ measure the height of waves a boat is making. Board member George Eshnaur stated that we should have a case-by-case review of options to trade out or replace a boat that is aged out.
2. Wakesurfing shall only be performed behind a direct-drive inboard-type watercraft, in which the propeller is located under the keel of the boat.
Brian Edwards, lot 218: Will the buoys for the surfing area be lit at night and/or brighter so they would be easy to see during day? The answer from the Board was yes; they are working to have the buoys lit & a bright color.
2. Wakesurfing shall only be performed behind a directdrive inboard-type watercraft, in which the propeller is located under the keel of the boat.
5. Zebra mussels: If used outside Lake Viking waters, a thorough hotwash of boat & especially its water bladders (that easily hide zebra mussels) must be performed by Lake Viking sta .
7. Any violation of the above wakesurfing rules is subject to maximum $500 fine.
Christian & Nicole Rogers, lot 737: Said they just purchased a lot & built a house, so are boat shopping now. Will they still be able to have the wakeboat they are intending to buy? Answer: Only if it has been ordered by August 24. Kristen Pickens, lot 659: Do any current Board members surf? None are surfers. Also, E ective August 24, 2022 there is a freeze on additional wakesurf boats at Lake Viking. Only wakesurf boats already on the lake as of the above date are allowed, with the following restrictions:
George Eshnaur made a motion that the Financial Statements be approved as presented. Seconded by Doug Winter; motion passed. GUEST TIME No guests had requested time on the agenda.
The first reading of the original motion which was introduced last month by Celeste Armanees (Board contact for Handbook Committee) was read: “Surfing and/or plowing (that which maintains an excessive wake sufficient to support a surfer) behind any watercraft is prohibited.” Celeste then moved to replace this first reading with the following motion (please refer to the copy you received at front door of meeting):
1. NO additional wakesurf boats are allowed—whether new purchase nor replacement. Also, no boat of any kind shall be modified or retrofitted with a wave or surf device.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
www.LakeVikingMo.com Viking Valley Association Ph: 660-322-9001 L ake Viking News August 2022 15 er this year, since one of these lots has been sold. The county’s Tax Sale is August 22 which we’ll attend to purchase a few lots for Lake use. Also, the big tractor used by Maintenance Department was broken down but has been repaired, so is now back in service.
3. Wakesurfing is restricted to the main channel & near the center of the channel, as marked by 4 wakesurf buoys. ALL wakesurfing must be within / inside these “buoy boundaries.” Direction of travel is counterclockwise, consistent with normal lake traffic.
4. Water bladders or other watercraft weight-enhancement devices must be filled & emptied within the “buoy boundaries” set forth in #3 above. This rule applies to all watercraft that have wave-enhancing devices, whether wakesurfing or not.
Proposed Rule: Add at end of Water Rules & Regulations section (’22 Handbook, pg. 31):
BOARD DISCUSSION
WAKE SURFING: Effective August 24, 2022 there is a freeze on additional wakesurf boats at Lake Viking. Only wakesurf boats already on the lake as of the above date are allowed, with the following restrictions:
Mark Closterman, lot 1902: Is the confined area only for surfing? The answer was no—because this area within the 4-buoy boundaries--same as the rest of the Lake--will be open to all watercraft on the lake. Keep in mind that most surfers prefer to be out surfing when the water is calm, so usually in mornings or evenings when the lake has very little traffic.
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1. NO additional wakesurf boats are allowed—whether new purchase nor replacement. Also, no boat of any kind shall be modified or retrofitted with a wave or surf device.
ALL wakesurfing must be within / inside these “buoy boundaries.” Direction of travel is counter-clockwise, consistent with normal lake tra ic.
5. Zebra mussels: If used outside Lake Viking waters, a thorough hotwash of boat & especially its water bladders (that easily hide zebra mussels) must be performed by Lake Viking staff.
4. Water bladders or other watercraft weight-enhancement devices must be filled & emptied within the “buoy boundaries” set forth in #3 above. This rule applies to all watercraft that have wave-enhancing devices, whether wakesurfing or not.
www.LakeVikingMo.com Viking Valley Association Ph: 660-322-9001 L ake Viking News August 202216 2022 Activities at Lake Viking *Dates & times are subject to change No Ann al Fire Fighters Chili Cook Off : p.m. Oct. Fall Wine Fes al AND Thank o to all of o r Lake Viking Comm nit Members and Friends for a ending and making these e ents Memorable andSept.AWESOME! Fall Lake Wide Garage Sale a.m. p.m. Sept. Pa o Part Dais C ll p.m. Sept. Fishing To rnament a.m. p.m. A g st Sca enger H nt p.m Check in Noon Beer Brats ith Le i Garrison Sons p.m. Oct. Tr nk or Treat Cost me Contest : p.m. Dates Times are S bject to Change Janet Larr Hillman Dan Connie Weidmaier Do g Resa Wiltse D s n Da id Hibler Gail B sh Ac it Commi ee Members: Flint Mar Hibler Da e Tina Daniel Thank you to all of our Lake Viking Community Members and Friends for attending and making these events Memorable and AWESOME! Hosting a We offer port a-potty rent 816-622-3373als! party or large ? Don’t Overstress Your Septic!Your gathering Employee Recognition Night This group picture is of VVA Board Members, several Committee Chairs, and members of staff from the office, Safety, and Maintenance, who gathered together at the clubhouse shelter to enjoy food catered by Mi Mexico and a beautiful evening overlooking Lake Viking. June 2022 Enforcement Contacts Safety officers issued 30 Infractions notices during the month of July. The infractions are as follows: Property Maintenance – 2 Unauthorized Watercraft – 1 Movement Confliction – 6 Circles or Donuts – 1 Improper Towing -1 Operating Watercraft after Sunset -1 Property Damage -1 Interfering with an Officer -3 Construction started without Approval from Building Committee -1 Watercraft without Current Sticker -2 Careless and Imprudent Operation of Watercraft -3 Noxious and Offensive Activity -1 Failure to Present Boaters Safety Card -2 Trash not in Sealable and Closed Container – 2 Improper Parking of Watercraft -1 Unauthorized Overnight Parking -1 Failure to Adhere to Association Buoy -1 Safety officers issued 63 Warnings notices during the month of July. The warnings were as follows: Property Maintenance – 6 Unauthorized Watercraft – 7 Movement Confliction – 13 911 not Visible from Waterside - 1 Failure to Maintain Silt Fence - 1 Failure to Maintain Distance from Watercraft - 1 Unauthorized use of Dumpsters - 1 Failure to Present Boater Safety Card – 4 Failure to present Membership Card -1 Failure to Display Orange Flag on UTV/ATV/Golf Carts -1 Underage Operator of ATV/UTV -1 Circles or Donuts – 2 Underage Operator of Watercraft -1 Failure to Present Guest Card -8 Failure to Adhere to Association Buoy -7 Failure to Display Approved Lighting on Golf Cart/ATV/UTV -1 Exceeding Night Speed on the Lake -1 Unauthorized use of Fireworks -1 Boat Ramp not Chained or Locked -5
www.LakeVikingMo.com Viking Valley Association Ph: 660-322-9001 L ake Viking News August 2022 17 Water ConstructionPlantUpdate: Progress “Slow But Steady” 1203 Br yan Road, Cameron, MO 6 4 429 CROSSROADS C 21 L a ke Te a m - E s t a b l i s h e d 2 0 0 5 Thinking of selling? We can help! We have buyers waiting for listings! Levi 816.724.3113McClureJana 816.261.8924Hanson “ “ There is nothing better in real estate than repeat clients and referrals. Our buyers and sellers come back to us because of our professional work ethic and market knowledge. We have been at the lake for years and will continue to do so. Let us know how we can help you. Our price evaluations are free and you might be surprised to find out how much your property is worth! Give us a call today! Thanks again for your business and friendship! Sold! Sold! Sold! old! 553 Lake Viking Terrace736 Lake Viking Terrace Lots 1776 & 1777 Fantastic waterfront lot on Lake Viking with an incredible view, location and over 161 feet of shoreline Lot is flat and ready for your lake home The sunsets here won't disappoint! Conveniently located close to lake e n t r a n c e s a n d a l l t h e m a j o r l a k e a m e n i t i e s ! W a l k t o t h e p o o l clubhouse, marina and the beach! Includes a brand new, single bay concrete dock with swim platform and lift Sellers will also provide septic plans and soil test results with the sale! Lots like these are almost impossible to find! Make it yours today! $375,000 Lot 1, East Main Street 1534 Lake Viking Terrace Late summer special! Make your offer today on this great 2 bed, 1 5 bath, 3 car garage, waterfront ranch home! Great cove location with easy access from I 35 Several upgrades have been done and lots of potential in the lower level including room for more bedrooms and living space! Excellent view of the lake from the kitchen or back deck! Concrete drive to the front garage and wraps around to the lower level g a r a g e f o r s h o p s p a c e o r l a k e t o y s ! S i n g l e w e l l d o c k a n d grandfathered private boat ramp for easy lake access This one won t last long so call today for your personal tour! $650,000 of shoreline. home. disappoint! l clubhouse, new, single platform lift. provide 1.5 ranch I-35. Several lots the living back lower r a s S grandfathered for easy access. won't call for personal Sold! old!
Who Ya Gonna Call? EMERGENCY: Daviess County 911 Sheriff of Daviess County 660 663 2031 or 663 2149 State Highway Patrol (emergencies) 800 525 5555 Lake Viking Assoc. Office 660 322 9001 Lake Viking Assoc. Safety Dept. 660 663 9185 Public Water Supply District #3 (PWSD) 660 663 2771 Water Plant (PWSD) (after hours) 660 334 0100 Farmers’ Electric Co op 800 279 0496 Farmers’ Electric Co op (after hours) 800 927 5334 Trash service (Affordable Disposal) 816 238 8933 Phone company (Windstream) 800 501 1754 Viking Valley Assoc. 144 E. Main Gallatin, MO 64640 660 322 Who Ya Gonna Call? Who Ya Gonna Call? EMERGENCY: Daviess County 911 Sheriff of Daviess County 660 663 2031 or 663 2149 Highway Patrol (emergencies) 800 525 5555 Viking Assoc. Office 660 322 9001 Viking Assoc. Safety Dept 660 663 9185 Water Supply District #3 (PWSD) 660 663 2771 Plant (PWSD) (after hours) 660 334 0100 Farmers’ Electric Co op 800 279 0496 Farmers’ Electric Co op (after hours) 800 927 5334 service (Affordable Disposal) 816 238 8933 Phone company (Windstream) 800 501 1754 Viking Valley Assoc. 144 E. Main Gallatin, MO 64640 660 322 9001 phone Call for free estimates! DC Quality customer ser vice guaranteed! Dumpsters Call Nathan at 816-306-6772
Betty Jean Tarwater 1937 – 2022 Betty Jean Tarwater - age 84 of Gallatin, MO passed away Wednesday morning, July 20, 2022, at her home in Gallatin. Betty was born on November 18, 1937, the daughter of Arthur Eugene and Evalee (Lumry) Watson in Pattonsburg, MO. She was a 1955 graduate of Gallatin High School. Betty was a member of First Christian Church for over 60 years and was most recently a member of Lake Viking Church. She married John Meiller Tarwater on March 8th, 1956, in Gallatin. They made their home on the farm until moving to town in 1998. She was the ultimate homemaker. Betty was a quiet person and had the ability to listen to people. She was dedicated to taking care of her home, family, and farm. Betty loved crafts, especially crocheting, which she was self-taught. She also loved to read and the Bible meant a lot to her. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Betty was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, John and children, Tara Tairent (Alan) of Gallatin, MO and Barry Wane Tarwater of Independence, MO; grandchildren, Coresa Coloney of Columbia, MO, Amy Goff (David) of Springfield, MO, and Teresa Ballance (Matt) of Gallatin, MO, Tina Sanders (David) of Ava, MO, and Scott Tairent (Kimberly) of Springfield, MO; several greatgrandchildren, great-great grandchildren and other extended family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lake Viking Church in care of the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin.
Mary Margaret Buehler, 88 of Kearney, Missouri, joined her beloved husband Russel C Buehler, in the loving arms of their savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 29, 2022, at her home while holding her devoted daughter Linda’sHerhand.final days were spent surrounded by family and many friends she had touched throughout her full, incredible life. Mary was born a blessing to Fredrich and Meta Peters on a beautiful, breezy 66-degree day, Friday, December 1st, 1933, in Beaumont, Texas. Meta would later remarry, bringing her loving stepfather, Ferris into her life. Mary’s quiet, fun-loving personality was enjoyed by so many throughout a life of compassion, creativity, giftedness and faithfulness to her God, family, and friends. Mary worked at Hallmark Cards as an Artist until the birth of her first child. Her artistic talents would follow her in her new life as a devoted Domestic Engineer in the home, with hers and many other homes displaying her skillful portraits and paintings. She was often referred to by many as “the hardest working person I know”. She also excelled at landscaping, gardening, baking, crafts, restoration of almost anything, and could often be found lawn sculpting on one of her mowers. Mary was an avid Equestrian, Tennis player, Bowler, Flat Skier, and even tried skydiving at the youthful age of 80. Her faith in Christ was evident and unwavering. Mary’s natural beauty, inside and out, her unassuming yet magnetic personality will be missed by so many, but especially by those of her family she dearly loved, who must now learn how to manage life without her physical presence, until they can be gloriously reunited with her again in Heaven. Those survivors are Daughter Linda (Buehler) and Michael Gonzales of the home, Sons: Rusty and Theresa Buehler, Jim Buehler, Neil Buehler, Brother: Alfred Peters, Grandchildren: Kelsey Buehler, Lindsay (Buehler) and Ross Juliana, Grace Buehler, Lorin and Robert Anderson, Luke Viter, and many Great Grandchildren, Great Great Granchildren, and beloved cousins and close friends. She was preceeded in death by both parents and stepfather, and her loving husband Russel C Buehler.
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• No committee or subcommittee may be formed without board approval.
Kyle Loehnig, lot 5: Asked about any wakeboat taken from Lake Viking to another lake must be thoroughly washed and checked for Zebra Mussels that may be concealed in the bladders of the wakeboat. Discussion ensued questioning if Safety has the expertise to do this type of cleaning, as several wakeboat owners indicated they were not sure exactly how to clean to ensure all trace of Zebra Mussels was removed.
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The Board has spent countless hours reading & discussing the various published studies on wakesurfing. The questioning period was ended, and the Board voted on the motion to add the new “wakesurfing with restrictions” rule to the VVA Handbook. The motion which was made prior to the discussion passed by a vote of 4 yes & 1 no by George Eshnaur.
Joe Steer, lot 690: Is the Board reaching out to wakeboat owners to solve the problems they feel are arising from wakesurfing?
wakeboat on the lake, as current members may leave the lake because their fami-
Tom Rice, lot 343: What is this rule’s definition of a wakeboat? He said there’d be situations where a boat owner would assume their boat was not a wakeboat or could be used as a wakeboat, when in truth it could be. He stated buyers and sellers need this definition in order to know what is & what is not permissible to buy or to sell to another member on the lake.
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The Board of Directors may appoint Special Committees as they feel necessary. All members must be active members current in dues, assessments and other fees. The board of directors will appoint the following standing committees: finance, building, cemetery, infraction, lake, nominating, handbook, strategic, and campground.
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has the Board considered that property might fall if are no longer allowed put a ly cannot enjoy The Board answered that yes they have heard this point-of-view, and have also heard the opposite point-of-view that property values may increase if there are no large waves from boats surfing.
Josh Wright, lot 532: He stressed that he would like to preserve the lake for future generations of surfers (his kids & grandkids) but made the point that a person cannot afford to depreciate their boat to zero dollars and not be allowed to replace their wakeboat.
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RespectfullyCelestesubmitted,Armanees Secretary, Board of Directors Viking Valley Association
Continued RULES FOR COMMITTEES
AND THEIR MEMBERS
ATTENDANCE Approx. 70+ members attended, too many to list here. A sign-in Attendance Sheet is on record at the Office for reference. Let the record show that these minutes are a record of the business transacted at this meeting and are a sampling of the discussions. Comments and discussions are not reflected in whole or as actual quotations in the minutes, nor do they reflect all comments by members.
• All committees shall have a minimum of three active members and include at least one board member.
ADJOURN Allan Slavin moved to adjourn to Executive Session at 2:51 p.m. to discuss legal, personnel, and Board organizational matters. Mike Booth seconded; motion passed.
• No action may be taken by any committee member that has not been approved by the chairperson, board contact and the board.
• All recommendations from committees shall be presented to the board prior to any actions taken by said committees.
• New committee members shall be presented to the board for approval. at the clubhouse. 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.
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