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The Canadian Laker is

Fantastic – like Mr. Fox!

Dear Members, As you can see, The Canadian Laker once again looks a bit different. I sincerely hope you enjoy this as many people work quite hard to make this publication possible. This edition marks the first publication produced with our new publishing partner, SVK Multimedia and Publishing of Hudsonville, Michigan. As Canadian Lakes grows and moves with the sign of the times, I wish to deliver you a fresh, modern newsletter/magazine combo that’s reflective of the fantastic lifestyle and brand of Canadian Lakes.

Most importantly, I want it reflective of you, the members. SVK, who specializes in magazine production, is the company I chose to help make this all actually happen.

Take this note as my official call out to you to share your stories with me. Perhaps you’ve traveled to an exotic place filled with adventure. Maybe you just finished a unique space in your Canadian Lakes home (or business) such as an outdoor kitchen or an out-ofthis -world bathroom. If you’ve accomplished fantastic goals or know that your neighbor had some fantastic experiences in life, I ask you to connect with me to help make The Canadian Laker more about you and other Canadian Lakes members. Contact me at thecanadianlaker@gmail.com with your ideas.

The Canadian Laker is valuable not only because of the content submitted by you, but also its advertisers. Many advertisers in the magazine are also Canadian Lakes members – your neighbors. The advertising in this publication covers the cost of printing. Printing costs are simply too high for our budget. Therefore, without our advertisers, The Canadian Laker would not be possible. So, first, thank you to every advertiser inside for your continued support.

Secondly, I ask that you thank them as well by patronizing their businesses. Tell them you saw their ad in The Canadian Laker and recommend them to your friends and family.

Together, with writers, idea makers, volunteers and advertisers, we will continue to produce our publication that is as fantastic as we and Canadian Lakes are— like our Fantastic Mr. Fox! Happy SummerJessica Slendak, Canadian Lakes Marketing Director

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CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2018 12 22

Canadian Lakes Fishing Club Goes to Summer Camp

23 25 26 30

Magic Fishing

32 33 34 38

Seeking Treasures

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Who is Strategic Planning?

Canadian Lakes 5K Fun Run/Walk Clap, Sing, and Dance A Journey from Child’s Play to a Life’s Passion

Canadian Lakes Quilt Club Summer Fest 2018 Annual Mobile Watch Appreciation Picnic & Golf Outing Attention Lady Golfers!

Royal Grille Explores Social Drinking Traditions Around the World

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Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation IN EVERY ISSUE

8 From The General Manager

10 From The Board 14 Facilities and

Compliance Notes

15 What is Event Marketing?

16 From The CLA 18 Focus On A

Community Member

20 Focus on Fishing 24 Safety News Yard Waste

36 Life on Our Links 42 CLPOC Board Minutes

52 Calendar of

Area Events

54 Let’s Get Social 56 Art Expression “Looking out onto East Canadian Lakes” Cover Photo By Chuck Richardson

Publisher Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation 10690 Pierce Road, Canadian Lakes Michigan 49346-9761 P 231-972-7651 • F 231-972-8884 canadianlakes.org Production & Advertising SVK Multimedia & Publishing PO Box 586 Hudsonville, MI 49426 616.379.4001 SVKmp.com Editorial Art and Editorial provided by Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Estelle Molitor thecanadianlaker@gmail.com Photography Courtesy Chuck Richardson and Candy Parnell Volunteer Staff Nancy Wallace, Gary Knudson, Josh Howard Deadline Dates Feb/Mar Issue - Dec 27 Apr/May Issue - Feb 26 June/July Issue - May 4 Aug/Sept Issue - July 6 Oct/Nov Issue - Sept 6 Dec/Jan Issue - Nov 6 Submissions Canadian Lakes sanctioned groups and outside organizations are encouraged to submit articles, pending approval by CLPOC Board. Submit all copy as an email attachment to Editor at thecanadianlaker@gmail.com.

Credits are noted with articles and photos.

Guidelines for Articles Submit in Microsoft Word®, double spaced, preferably in Calibri font 11pt. or Arial font 11pt. For complete guidelines, contact thecanadianlaker@gmail.com.

Guidelines for Photos/Graphics Photos: Digital high-resolution photos or photo prints saved to CD. Low resolution photos usually not accepted.

Graphics: Submit graphics in .pdf or .jpg format.

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The Canadian Laker is owned and published bimonthly by the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) as its official magazine and is mailed at standard rate to each property owner of record to the address on file with the corporation. The Canadian Laker is a trademark of the CLPOC. Copyright ©2018 by CLPOC, all rights reserved.

Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy of content published in The Canadian Laker, the CLPOC cannot assume any responsibility for content, warranties, and representations made in advertisements herein. Advertisements or sponsor recognition appearing in The Canadian Laker is not an endorsement or recommendation of the advertiser’s product or service by the CLPOC. All warranties and representations made are solely those of the advertiser and any such claims regarding an ad’s content should be addressed directly to the individual advertiser.

CLPOC reserves the right to refuse publication of any editorial content, advertisement, or unsolicited material.

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From The General Manager

I read recently that life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people.

Learning to accept each other’s faults and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting community. I couldn’t agree more.

GREG BABBITT General Manager gbabbitt@clpoc.org

SPECIAL NOTICE As part of our annual “Summer Fest” I want everyone to know that the Fireworks this year will be on Saturday evening, July 7. The Fourth of July weekend also has many other activities scheduled for everyone to enjoy. Please go to www.members. canadianlakes.org for a complete list and brief descriptions. Also, please see the articles later in this edition of The Canadian Laker.

EMAIL I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all of you to provide us your e-mail address. If we don’t have yours, you are missing out on important information, meeting notices, two weekly updates, special announcements, etc. Please don’t rely on other sources to insure you are getting all the CLPOC news that we want to communicate to you.

SPEED LIMIT Another seasonal friendly reminder as we get into our busiest time of year, please remember the speed limit is 25 mph. I certainly want everyone to enjoy their time here and driving safely and responsibly is important for all members and guests. We will again this year be placing the speed bumps at stop signs and the speed monitor at various “high speed” areas as deemed necessary.

AMENITIES I want to make you aware of some amenity improvements budgeted for this year. They are: replacing the East Royal bridge, replacing the Royal Clubhouse deck, resurfacing OFFICE 10690 Pierce Rd. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346-9761 Phone: 231-972-7651 Fax: 231-972-8884

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the Royal and Alpine tennis courts, replacing golf cart paths, replacing the Alpine Haus concrete walkways, replacing the indoor pool reverse osmosis system, and replacing restaurant stand up cooler. All these projects will occur at various times of the year after Board approval.

SEASONAL MAINTENANCE REMINDERS Asphalt road repairs and resurfacing is again planned as part of this year’s Asphalt Maintenance Program. We will be doing our main roads, Main St. from Clubhouse Dr. West to Deerfield and all of Fox Run Circle. We will also be doing asphalt repair areas, including Clubhouse Dr. West culvert, Taylors Turn, and Madison Ave. According to the contractor this will occur during the month of June. We will notify you when we know the specific dates and areas.

The lake weed treatment program this year will be taking place by mid-June dependent upon the optimal timing of weed development. It also may occur at different times for different lakes. Please follow the instructions on the notices that will be posted in the spray zones. If you have plans which would involve lake usage around this time, please contact the office for exact dates.

We will also again be operating the Truxor, our lake maintenance machine.

Our Lake Manager is in the process of developing our plan. Initially the plan will be to work in many of the same areas as last year and then get to other additional areas as time permits.

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Canadian Lakes Excavating into the office or while I am out and about. For those I haven’t seen, I want to wish all of you a great summer! My staff and I always look forward to seeing you enjoying the many amenities and festivities. Please remember to always be safe and let us know if there is anything we can do to make your summer more memorable.

In closing, I want to acknowledge all of you — being positive and informed Canadian Lakes members is amazing!

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From The Board

CLPOC Amenities and Their Future Written by: RON BECK, Ad Hoc Funding Committee Member Illustrations by: JIM FRENCH, CLPOC Board Treasurer

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@clpoc.org OFFICERS President Steve Wilcox doctorw.clpoc @gmail.com Vice President Janice Watts janiceleewatts2002 @yahoo.com Secretary Beckie DeYoung larrybeckie@aol.com Treasurer James French jbf.clpoc@gmail.com DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Paul Szymkowicz paulepi1@sbcglobal.net

We know how important the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) amenities have been. They have been the very foundation of CLPOC’s success as a community. In fact, most members responding to the 2017 Spring Survey question “How much of an impact do you think the quality and diversity of our amenities have on the value of your property?” clearly believe that the quality and diversity of Canadian Lakes’ amenities have a moderate to significant impact on their property values. But what will our amenities role be in CLPOC’s future?

One of the primary problems facing CLPOC today is that operating expenses exceed budgeted income expectations resulting from reduced amenity use income.

To minimize the impact of this lost revenue, the CLPOC has implemented several measures to reduce and control operational expenses. Consequently, the Ad Hoc Funding Committee, in support of CLPOC’s Figure 1 illustrates the percent of contribution to CLPOC’s total annual budget by our two primary revenue sources.

Forty percent comes from CLPOC’s revenue-generating amenities, and the remaining 60 percent comes from membership fees. What can be done to increase amenity revenue?

Finance Committee, has been working to identify plans that increase operating income to fund all CLPOC infrastructure and amenity maintenance, operational and capital improvement costs. The Ad Hoc Funding Committee is assessing current economic and social trends to identify the reasons for reduced membership use of CLPOC amenities. To this end, the Ad Hoc Committee has solicited feedback from the membership regarding five conceptual funding plans.

To date the committee has received a variety of good suggestions and comments.

With respect to the amenities, many members responded stating they “don’t use the amenities” or “the amenities should be supported primarily by those who use them and not subsidized by the membership.”

This belief that the user should pay for the amenities and not being subsidized by the corporation seems to conflict with the CLPOC’s 2017 survey result cited above.

Total Annual CLPOC Budget Member Revenue Fee 60%

Amenity Revenue 40%

Jim Brakora jbrakora@hotmail.com James Swartzendruber jswartz744@yahoo.com John Colley jacclpoc@gmail.com

Figure 2 Strong

Amenities = Strong Property Values!

Dan Altier altierdt@gmail.com CLPOC BOARD MEETINGS Regular Monthly Board Meeting Fourth Saturday 9 a.m., Highland Haus Workshop Board Meeting Second Wednesday 4:30 p.m., CLPOC Office Conference Room 10

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Figure 3

Subsidized

Generates Self-

by Member Canadian Lakes Revenue Sustaining Revenue Airport X Airport Hanger X Alpine Haus X X Alpine Pavilion X Softball Field X Basketball Courts (Legacy Park/ Alpine/Highland Woods Park) X Beaches X Boat Launches/Docks X X Bridges X Brush Dump X Campground and Bath Houses X X Campground Storage Facility X X Cart Paths X X Castle X X CLPOC Office X Common Areas X Computer Equipment X Dams X Dog Park X Driving Range X X Floating Docks X X Golf Course Equipment/Vehicles X Golf Courses Bathrooms X Golf Disc Course/Equipment X Golf Maintenance Building X Gravel Roads X Heat/Cooling/Power X Highland House X X Highlands Golf Course X X Ice Rink X Irrigation X Lakes X X Legacy Park Concession X Maintenance Equipment X Maintenance Vehicles X Outdoor Lighting (Parking Lots/Entrance Signs) X Outdoor Pool X Parks/Picnic Areas/Playground Equipment /Horseshoe Pits X Paved Roads X Phones X Pines Golf Course X X Pines Park Pavilion X X Reuther Music Pavilion X Road Culverts (Jetted Out/Or Replaced) X Road Drainage Issues X Road Right of Ways X Roadsides X Royal Golf Course X X Royal Grille / Pro Shop X X Royal Indoor Pool X X Security Vehicles X Signs (Entrance/Road/Traffic) X Snow Plowing X Tennis Courts X Pickleball Courts X Tube & Tow Facility X X Wells/Septics X

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Figure 4 is a small sample of CLPOC amenities subsidized by members’ fees and, in many cases, are used without charge by the Canadian Lakes Association sanctioned clubs/events or members in general. The purpose of this graphic is to highlight that many members may think they are not using the amenities when they are.

- Highland Haus - Member Library - Alpine Haus - CLPOC Conference Room

The Ad Hoc Funding Committee has been assessing comments to identify concerns regarding the different funding strategies. The committee wants your suggestions and ideas. Please continue to send your feedback regarding the five conceptual funding plans to clpocfunding@gmail.com.

Information provided and owned by: Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Ad-Hoc Funding Committee and article authors. Copyright © 2018 by CLPOC, all rights reserved.

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Who is Strategic Planning?

BY DAN ALTIER

T

he Strategic Planning committee is a group of members who are engaged in the process of defining the direction and strategy of Canadian Lakes. Their goal is to help our community continue to thrive not just presently but long into the future. The means by which we accomplish this goal are multifaceted.

First is the awareness and interests of our community from you the membership via direct suggestions and expressions made at the community board or subcommittee meetings. Second, through your answers on numerous surveys recently conducted by our various subcommittees. Coupled with those are the means and anticipated future needs of the community.

The Strategic Planning Committee is considered a single entity and operates as a function interdependently related to the Ad-Hoc and Finance committees. Maintaining the ”good life” currently and in the future comes with financial realities and fiduciary responsibility. In the words of Casey Kasem “keep wishing for the stars but keep your feet on the ground”.

Evaluating the current and future needs of the community does not occur in a single discussion or event. The Strategic Planning Committee has been engaged in defining the “Strategic Plan” since 2017.

It began with a community-based survey, followed by SWOT meetings and recently the Lakes and Physical Activity surveys whose results were presented in the April 11 Enews. The aforementioned activities served as our guide to focus the Committee’s attention. Committee members have been meeting regularly on a monthly basis on the second Saturday. Given this herculean effort it is only appropriate that the members who have volunteered their time to reach this juncture be acknowledged: Members at Large: Joe Lanz (2017) Joe Lisuzzo (2017) Eileen Osborne (2017) Richard Stockmar (2017) Directors: Beckie DeYoung (Re-assigned 2018) Paul Szymkowica (Re-assigned 2018) John Colley

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Jim Swartzendruber (2018)\ Janice Watts The current Strategic Plan is being analyzed from four domains: Infrastructure, Lakes, Physical Activities and Cultural Concerns.

The orientation of each domain is listed below: INFRASTRUCTURE: Endeavor to maintain, update and enhance all CLPOC-owned infrastructure, including facilities, roads, bridges, common areas, lakes and amenities.

LAKES: Maintain and foster pristine lakes given their importance and distinguish their characteristics to our community.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Focus on developing outstanding recreational opportunities that enhance the desirability of the Canadian Lakes community.

CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS: Assess fundamental and core aspects of Canadian Lakes community and structure for future prosperity.

To list all the strategic items being considered under each of the four domain exceeds the purpose and size of this article.

In the upcoming months, membership forums will be held to present this Committee’s strategic suggestions in conjunction with the Ad Hoc Funding and Finance Committees, outlining the rationale for the items, the process required to bring them to reality, their perceived benefit, and the potential financial effect on our membership dues.

As previously mentioned, developing a Strategic Plan is a multifaceted process.

The future membership forums are envisioned as a means to present the rationale for the strategic items being considered, answer member questions and consider different options. We hope to gain a holistic perspective on all the amenities, activities and aspects that define Canadian Lakes and what will be required to maintain its vibrancy and attractiveness for all individuals and families in the future.

As soon as the dates are set for the membership meetings, you will be notified.

The Strategic Planning Committee members look forward to seeing you at the Membership Forums.

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Facilities and Compliance Notes

CASEY SMITH Facilities and Compliance Director csmith@clpoc.org

Architectural Control Information I am happy to announce that the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approved 11 new home constructions in 2017 and has approved another four already this season. I am looking forward to a very productive and busy building season in Canadian Lakes.

A few things to remember if you are thinking of home or landscaping renovations. First, you need a variance from the township to build anything within 50 feet of the water’s edge. Second, if you are renovating a beach or building a new firepit within 50 feet of the water’s edge it not only requires ACC approval, but you need a soil erosion permit from Mecosta County Drain Commissioner. Also keep in mind if you are extending your beach into the water’s edge it does require a State of Michigan DEQ permit.

Sheds have become very popular items in Canadian Lakes. Before you construct or place one, please remember to contact me regarding some guidelines. Sheds need to be approved through the ACC and some criteria must be met; they need to be attached to the main structure, and the materials, style and color need to replicate the main structure. If you are contemplating placing a shed on your property and you are not sure if you meet the criteria, give me a call and I will be happy to give you guidance.

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Common Area Docking Information Due to an ongoing issue of shoreline erosion CLPOC is going to strongly enforce a rule that is on the books. Section 3.01 (d) states that each assigned docking space must have a dock or share a dock with an adjacent site. The strict enforcement will begin this year during my annual boat dock inspections and anyone not complying with this rule will receive notice and be given a certain amount of time to comply.

Please remember that common area docking spaces are 12 feet wide and run from left to right. Maintenance of common docking spaces is the responsibility of the member; this includes trimming grass and bushes along with properly maintaining your dock.

Road Maintenance and Brining CLPOC is budgeted for three road brines this season, the first one before Memorial Weekend, second one before the 4th of July and the third will be sometime after Labor Day Weekend. Roads will be graded before the brining takes place, and I try to wait as long as possible between brines before having to re-grade any roads as the brines cost $15,000 per time.

I hope everyone is planning to have a safe and enjoyable summer. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at csmith@clpoc.org or call 231-972-7651.

Marketing

What is Event Marketing?

H

ello everyone! For those of you who don’t know me, I was the Marketing Intern last summer and I’m happy to be back as the Marketing Associate! As the warm months approach, many events are being planned and put into action around the area. Event marketing is an important tool for marketing and should be integrated into the marketing plan of every business.

In short, event marketing is creating an activity the purpose of which is to promote a product, cause, or organization.

Events can be very beneficial for businesses that want to gain good will in the area as well as new business. Because they are an important part of any business’ marketing plan, they require a lot of effort and planning.

There are many reasons for holding an event. Sometimes businesses decide to have an event during a slow time of the year. Events can also be held during a busy time in the area to encourage a large group or new people to visit your business. Organizations can even team up with another business by sponsoring an event. Sponsorships are a convenient way to be involved with something by giving financial support while also being able to promote your business. No matter the time or reason for your event, you want to make sure you take certain steps during the planning process.

First, you decide what you want people to take away from the event. Do you want

people to try your product or service? Or maybe you just want them to remember the enjoyable time they had. Next, you will need to decide who you want at your event. This could be a certain age group or people from a certain area. Whomever it is, they are your target audience. Crucial to promoting an event is knowing who your target audience is.

The most important part about event planning is promoting the event. All events need people, so you want to make sure as much of the target audience as possible knows about your event. When promoting, repetition is key. The more people who hear about your event, the more likely they are to remember it. Promoting your event on multiple platforms such as newsletters, social media, or radio will spread notice of the event to more people than just one platform.

Event marketing is a valuable tool that all businesses should use. When planned correctly, it can help your organization build good will and attract business. It can also be a lot of fun for you and those who attend. As summer approaches and Canadian Lakes becomes busier, be on the lookout for new and exciting events!

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From The CLA BY EARL CHRISTENSEN President 313-204-0877 eande751@sbcglobal.net

Hi Everyone, Spring was a little tricky in Canadian Lakes, but summer is right around the corner and I think it’s finally safe to put the snow blower away.

The Canadian Lakes Association (CLA) held its first Kite Day on Saturday, April 21 at the Canadian Lakes Airstrip and it was very successful. This was the first Kite Day since way back in the 1980’s.

There were approximately 100 people in attendance throughout the event and we gave out about 40 kites. Some of the people who attended brought their own kites. We even had adults without kids flying kites.

The CLA provided cookies and lemonade and a fun time was had by all. We are very grateful to Ted Goulet, head of the Airport Club, for closing the airstrip for that day.

This event was open to CLA members, their families and guests. It is one of the few events that is offered to CLA members, families and guests only. The CLA Board and I feel that sometimes we need to have a CLA member-only event to thank our members for supporting the CLA. June 13 is the annual Ferris Community Summer Band Concert at the Castle.

Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for a relaxing evening on the Castle veranda.

This group is comprised of musicians of various ages and is sure to give us a variety of toe tapping tunes and musical fun. Just like most of our events, this is open to all CLPOC members in good standing, their

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families and guests and there is no charge.

Bring a snack and a soft drink and relax for about an hour. Because the Castle is a licensed premise, any use, sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages must be through the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation. The performance starts at 7 p.m. In case of bad weather, the concert will be moved inside the Castle.

The CLA Summer Arts/Craft Show will be on the boulevard between the Alpine Haus and the Highland Haus on Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a wide variety of talented

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artists and crafters. Sue Destrampe heads up this yearly event and always does an excellent job.

The semi-annual Quilt Show will be held on Saturday June 30 inside the Highland Haus from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. This event is put on by the Canadian Lakes Quilt Club. This is a wonderful display of talent and creativity. There is also a chance to win a quilt with the purchase of a raffle ticket. Be sure to stop by and visit this display of artistry.

On Saturday, July 7 we have the annual Young Angler’s Fishing Contest sponsored by The Canadian Lakes Fishing Club. This fun event begins with registration at the Pines Pavilion and goes from 8 a.m to noon.

The Fishing Club will have raffles, prizes, hot dogs, chips and a beverage.

Check the June Lite Lines and the Canadian Lakes News for more information. We are extremely fortunate to have this very hard working and dedicated club in our Community.

The annual CLA Summer Picnic will also be held on Saturday, July 7 inside and on the grounds of the Highland Haus from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event is open to all CLPOC members in good standing, their families and guests. We will be serving hot dogs grilled by the Morton Township Fire Department, potato salad, baked beans, chips, ice cream and lemonade starting at 5 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. or until we run out of food. We will also have lawn games for adults and children, a bounce house, Dee Jay the Clown, horse and pony rides and music on the deck. This year we have changed from face painting to tattoos for the kids. We tried this out during part of the Winter Carnival and found that the lines move much faster and the kids enjoyed them plus it gives them time to participate in all events.

After the picnic, the CLPOC annual fireworks display from the grounds of the Castle will start somewhere between 10 p.m. and. 10:30 pm.

This is always a great show, so find a good spot and don’t miss out.

As you can see there is a lot going on this summer that is provided by the CLA. If you are a current mem

ber, we thank you for your support. If not, we ask that you consider joining the CLA. For only $25.00 a year per family, we are able to provide a variety of events throughout the year, send out a monthly 16- page newsletter called the Lite Lines and give you a yearly CLA Member Directory and Buyer’s Guide that contains information on our members, a yellow page section and a coupon section. In addition to that we have a monthly Member Appreciation Program for a chance to win a $10.00 gift card and

a Member Referral Program wherein you can earn a $5.00 credit towards your next membership dues for every member you get to sign up, up to a total of $25.00. By expanding our membership, we will be able to maintain the events that we currently offer and bring even more fun or educational events to this great community. Visit us at www.canadianlakesassociation. org to find out more about the Canadian Lakes Association or to print off a Membership Application. We would love to have you join us.

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Canadian Lakes was built on a vision and a search more than 50 years ago. In 1962, my father began the private community in central Michigan after discovering the good life, where natural beauty and upscale living could meet. As we look to 60 years, I invite you to join our community and become a member of our family. Whether in search of land or a home, look to Canadian Lakes to build your family legacy.

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Focus On A Community Member

NICKLAS Althouse

BY ALAN LEE

A spectacular location to grow up and play, Canadian Lakes golf provides all the challenges required for a young golfer to excel.

Multiple tee boxes create different hole configurations for 36 holes of golf, with many degrees of challenge. The greens are manicured to professional standards, with beautiful fairways, and various levels of a second cut and uncut areas come into play on many holes.

Photo By Chuck Richardson

Nicklas Althouse, one of our junior golf members, signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Concordia University Ann Arbor, (CUAA) in April, and shared this exciting day with his extended family, the community of Canadian Lakes, at our fabulous Royal Grille! The entire Althouse family truly loves this community and really enjoys the family atmosphere of Canadian Lakes. Nick attends Chippewa Hills High School, and is a member of the Class of 2018. Nick has participated in our Junior Golf League on Fridays at The Pines during the summer. He strongly recommends signing up for one of the summertime weekly golf camps. Contact the Royal Golf Shop for more details and information.

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Nick is a member of many clubs here.

His favorite, the Canadian Lakes Fishing Club, has taught him many different techniques for fishing. Club members welcome those new to fishing and to hear Nick tell it, “they ‘hooked’ me for a lifetime of fishing”. Nick enjoys the peacefulness of fishing and the comradeship of the Club.

When looking for Nick, check both the golf course and his favorite fishing holes. If his kayak is not in his typical storage spot, you can count on him being on one of our lakes. Additional activities Nick enjoys are playing in euchre events, joining the Table Tennis Club on Tuesday evenings at the Alpine Haus, and assisting the Canadian Lakes Players as a member of the stage crew and photographer. Nick plans to major in accounting and pursue his theatre interests at CUAA. Pickleball has fast become one of Nick’s favorite sports, and the Canadian Lakes Pickleball Club welcomed Nick immediately. He is impressed with how this community opens up to newcomers, and has found so many wonderful opportunities for friendship and family extension.

If you think you recognize Nicklas from somewhere else, it could be the Winter Sports Park. Nick has been a snow tubing tow operator and store employee since its initial year of operation.

He has washed dishes for the Royal Grille and worked cleaning carts at the golf courses these past three years. Just think, with Nick heading off to college, a job opportunity may exist.

Nick really enjoys Canadian Lakes, and is thankful to live on the golf course and be able to grow his golf game to the collegiate level! He appreciates the abundance of social activities and the willingness of the community to engage him in their lives. The life skills he has learned from this community are priceless, and Nick strongly encourages all of you to get out and join in the many opportunities Canadian Lakes has to offer.

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Canadian Lakes Fishing Club If you have an interest in fishing, come join our Canadian Lakes Fishing Club, where you can communicate with others who fish our lakes and many other lakes. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month from April to October, 7 p.m. at the Alpine Haus. For questions or more information, contact Dale Doepker, 972-8663, dtroutman97@aol.com.

DALE DOEPKER Questions about fishing in Canadian Lakes or the Fishing Club, call Dale Doepker, dtroutman97@aol.com, 972-8663

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17th Annual Young Angler’s Contest, Saturday, July 7, 8 a.m. to Noon This contest is for Canadian Lakes members’ children, grandchildren, and guests, 16 years and younger. Prizes will be awarded in each of four age groups: prize and trophy for largest fish, prize for second largest, and five additional prizes by drawing in each age group. This assures all entrants a chance for a prize, regardless of their catch.

Each entrant will also receive a bag with gifts when registering for the event.

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bait and may fish in any of the Canadian Lakes waters, from shore, dock, or in a boat. All anglers or their parent/guardian must check in at the registration/weighin site at the Pines Pavilion west of the CLPOC office between 8 and 9 a.m. Saturday or 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, where they will be given a bag for their fish, gifts, and instructions. All fish must be caught between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Saturday, when weighing begins. Adults may assist the youth only, if necessary, by baiting the hook, casting it out, and unhooking the fish. All fish entered must be caught and lifted out of the water with a rod in the hand of the youth.

Participants are to bring in only their largest bluegill, pumpkinseed, or sunfish. Crappie, rock bass, and perch are not eligible for the contest. All pike over 24 inches and all bass and muskies must be released live.

A picnic lunch of hot dog, chips, cookie, and beverage will be provided beginning at 10:30 a.m. We will also be filleting fish for demonstration and cooking fish for the contestants to sample. Fishing Club caps

and tee shirts will be available for purchase.

A raffle will be conducted with over 20 great prizes to defray the cost of this and our other youth fishing events during the year.

This year we will also accept registrations on Friday, July 6, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Main Pavilion. There is no charge and anglers 16 years and under do not need a fishing license. For questions, contact any Fishing Club member, Dale Doepker at 972-8663, or George Groll at 517-351-2612.

Canadian Lakes 20th Annual Bass Tournament, Saturday, June 23 A two-person team event 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Entry fee is $25 for each fisherman in two-person teams. Optional $10 fee per boat for Big Bass awards. Registration begins May 1. Applications must be received by Thursday, June 21. One person on each team must be a member of Canadian Lakes or a parent, sibling, child, or grandchild. Send entry form with check payable to Jason Snyder, 11474 S. Lookout Ridge, 989-621-0361. For additional information, contact Dale Doepker, dtroutman97@aol. com, 972-8663. Rules and entry form will be at the CLPOC office kiosk and on the CLA website.

Fishing Fun Nights Now Twice Each Month During June, July, and August we will have a Fishing Fun night on the first Thursday and fourth Wednesday from 5 to 8 pm., starting at Pines Park Beach off Pierce Road, West Canadian Lake. Check in by 5 p.m. start time; finish at 8 p.m. Club members $6, others $8. Measure-in, pizza, refreshments, and awards at 8 p.m. All Canadian Lakes members, families, and house guests are welcome. Catch, measure, record length, then release immediately. Measure with mouth closed and tail squeezed. $2 each will go toward awards, the rest for pizza and refreshments. Half of the prize money goes for longest bass and half for most total inches of bass 14 inches and over. Only one prize per person. One rod per person, artificial lures only. Kids 16 and under can fish free but will not share in awards, unless paying. (One or more of these will be a Pike Fun Night.)

14th Annual Bullhead Tournament Fishing begins at 8 p.m. Friday night, August 10 and ends at 2 a.m. Saturday, August 11,

in any of the Canadian Lakes water bodies.

(Shore fishing is usually best.)

The entry fee is $10 per person (youth 16 and under are free but are not eligible for cash prizes).

Weigh-in is 11 a.m. Saturday, August 11 at the Pines Pavilion. Forty percent of the entry fee is deducted first to cover the cost of food and refreshments. Heaviest fish awards three places, 15%, 10%, 5% (these awards come first). Total weight also awards three places, 15%, 10%, 5% (9 inches and over, only). One award per person. Tie-breaker is heaviest in the other category. There will be separate prizes for non-paying youth, most total weight, and heaviest fish.

All Canadian Lakes members, family members, and house guests are welcome to participate.

Fishermen can fish together but weighin is individual, so fish must be kept separate. Tackle is restricted to DNR fishing regulations: three rods and two hooks per rod. The minimum size is 9-inch bullhead to qualify – release all smaller (please measure each.) Pack all fish on ice in a cooler for bringing to the weigh-in. This is a catchand-keep tournament, and all fish kept will be cleaned and eaten. All participants are requested to bring in all their fish, 9 inches and over, regardless of number, so we can get an accurate record of the catch.

There will be a fish fry picnic for all entrants and friends, as soon as the bullhead are filleted.

Entries must be received by Friday, August 10, at 4 p.m.

There is no entry form; just mail or deliver names and money to: Sue Glazier, 8339 West Royal, 972-0305 or a Canadian Lakes Fishing Club member. Make checks payable to Sue Glazier.

Watch Out for Loons We have three loon nests on Canadian Lakes again this year, as of May 3. By the time you receive this, there will likely be baby loons on our lakes from each of these nests. Please stay at least 100 feet clear from any loons in the water or on their nest. After the babies and adults both leave the nest for more than a day, they will not return to it again this year. We love our loons, please help protect them!! c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

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Canadian Lakes Fishing Club Goes to Summer Camp

BY DALE DOEPKER AND FRAN VOCI

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This summer will be the 8th year that Fishing Club members will be working with youth at the Little Pine Island Youth Camp at Little Pine Island Lake, in Comstock Park, MI. This Camp is run by the Salvation Army District of SW Michigan and NE Indiana. Five camper sessions will be assisted by the Canadian Lakes Fishing Club, two for grades 1-5, and three for grades 6-12. There are camp sessions devoted to music, character building activities, sports, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). Last year, the Big Rapids Salvation Army Corps sent 60 youth to this camp from their 4-county service area.

Our Canadian Lakes Fishing Club has a long history of introducing youth to the joys of fishing. They sponsor the Young Angler’s Contest every summer on Summer Picnic Day, and the Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby every February on Winter Carnival Day. This year club members will be at the Little Pine Island Camp on 13 different days during the morning activity periods between June 13 and July 19. If you have experienced the excitement of a child T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

baiting their hook and catching a fish, you know this activity can be a lot of fun.

The Fishing Club supplies everything needed for the fishing experience at camp-rods/reels, hooks, bobbers, splitshot, night crawlers, buckets, etc., for 16 fishermen at a time. But the most important element is the adult help and guidance as the youth learn and experience the joy of fishing. Club members sign up for specific dates, leaving Canadian Lakes at 8:15 a.m., returning around 2 p.m. and provide their own transportation to the camp. They also have a free lunch with the youth at their camp cafeteria. All adults working with kids at the camp are required to fill out and submit Registration forms each year for background checks. If you want to be part of this fun activity, call or email Dale Doepker to sign up. 231-972-8663, dtroutman97@aol.com.

To keep in touch with Fishing Club activities look for the Fishing Club article in every issue of the Canadian Laker. If you want to know more about the Little Pine Island Camp, visit their website www.lpicamp.org/lpisland/about-lpi.

Magic Fishing

By Don Kowalewski

I remember when the only way a worm would get onto my son’s hook was if I put it there. Now he baits it himself and takes his fish off, too. I remember when my daughters would use bits of bread and a net to try to scoop bluegill out of the water. Now they cast lines like old pros. I remember my wife accidentally catching the biggest bass ever (her words), but it broke the line and got away. Now, nothing escapes.

Ever. My brother-in-law finally saved up, after talking about doing it for years, and bought a rusty old pontoon boat and we finally could get to the magic fishing spot.

Oh, and last summer, I bought a little 9 horsepower motor for my aluminum, 3-bench fishing boat that belonged to my wife’s grandpa, and now I can get to that spot under the bridge and back near Hixson’s, you know, the spot where it’s too weedy and stumpy for boats and jetskis to go, because the fish there are really big and fat. Shhhhh. Don’t tell my brother-in-law his “magic spot” isn’t the right one.

Fishing at Canadian Lakes is magic. I hope you won’t over-fish my “magic spot” now that I told you where it is, but some would argue it’s all magic. I guess that’s right.

Last year, I was thinking back on my 25 summers of fishing at Canadian Lakes, and thinking about my dozens of nieces and nephews, my three kids, and now grand nephews, and it doesn’t matter if we were catching sunfish, bluegill, and pumpkin seeds, or 18-inch bass, or pike. Sometimes we kept, cleaned and ate our fish, but most times we threw them back. We named a place “Bass Cove” and another “Bluegill Gulch.” We fished with worms, crickets, and lures, sometimes with bobbers, and sometimes without.

We fished in the morning with fog on the water, in the rain (when fish really bite), and at dusk with mosquitos attacking. We fished through the ice. Sometimes we got bites and caught stuff for hours and hours every time we cast our lines. Sometimes we caught nothing. One time, something massive hit my daughter’s line, she saw it jump, she screamed, and threw her entire

Photos by Don Kowalewski

rod and reel into the water and we never saw it again (Dear Canadian Lakes, you owe me a rod and reel).

At Canadian Lakes, the fishing is always good, even on that rare occasion we don’t catch something. It’s quiet, unless a pontoon goes by at sunset blaring country music. It’s picturesque like a fishing postcard.

To some, Canadian Lakes has many hidden secrets, like the best sledding hill I’ve ever been on in my life, gorgeous golf courses perfect for any skill level; it has beaches and sandbars, but more than anything, the best secret is its fishing.

For the past few weeks, I’ve found myself sitting at my office in southeast Michigan, staring out the window and daydreaming about Memorial Day weekend and casting my line for the first time all season. In my head, I can hear my son saying, “heads up” and casting his line, too. I don’t know what we’ll catch, or if the fish will be biting near our dock, or if we’ll have to go find a weedier spot, but I’m ready for whatever new fishing memories I’ll reel in. c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

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Safety News

MICKEY RUDZIS SAFETY MANAGER mrudzis@clpoc.org 231-972-8555 SAFETY STAFF HARRY ALLEN ED ZIEMBA PETE ZEIMIS ROB MAYO SCOTT ROSS

I have been receiving numerous complaints about dogs running loose inside Canadian Lakes. Rule 5:04 (a) states dogs must always be on a leash or under voice control of its handlers if the animal is on CLPOC property. Individuals bringing dogs onto CLPOC property shall also be responsible for cleaning up after the dog and for properly disposing of any waste.

It was brought to my attention by the Mecosta County Animal Control Officer that Michigan state law regarding dogs is that they are to be on a leash unless actively engaged in activities that they are trained for. Members that allow their dogs to run loose are liable for any dog attacks off their property.

If you have a problem with a neighbor’s dogs continually running loose contact Animal Control at 231-796-2221.

The Animal Control Officer will contact you. Allowing your dog to run loose is considered a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail and/or a fine. If a person is cited by the officer it may result in a fine of $150.00 if the dog is licensed and has its shots, or $450.00 if the dog is unlicensed and doesn’t have any shots.

We also receive complaints about dogs

The picture above shows what can happen when burning leaves gets out of hand. Notice the burnt ground and trees as the result of an out of control burn. When something like this happens, the Michigan DNR gets involved and a hefty fine can be levied.

barking continuously while outside. Even though the barking might not bother you it can bother your neighbors. Try to avoid any problems by using a bark collar or keep the dog inside your home.

Rule 5:03 (d) states “No leaf or refuse burning is permitted at any time. Such burning shall not be considered a “campfire”. We have a yard waste site located at Pierce Road just west of 110th Ave., that is open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All other times you may call the Safety Department at 231-9728555 to gain access.

Your Canadian Lakes Yard Waste Site WHY: As open burning of yard wastes is not allowed in Canadian Lakes and to preclude the dumping of these wastes on neighboring lots and common areas, the Canadian Lakes Yard Waste Site was established to provide CLPOC members in good standing with a place to dispose of their residential yard waste.

WHERE: The Canadian Lakes Yard Waste Site is located on the south side of Pierce Road between 110th Ave. and Tullymore Dr.

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WHEN: Canadian Lakes Yard Waste Site is open every Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., April through November. For access to the Site at other times, contact Canadian Lakes Safety at 231-972-8555.

HOW/WHO: To gain access you will need a current CLPOC ID, vehicle sticker, or guest pass. Contractors doing yard maintenance for members may also use the facilities, but they must provide the CLPOC ID, guest pass, or the lot number and member’s name to gain access.

WHAT: Items allowed to be brought to Canadian Lakes Yard Waste Site include tree and shrub branches T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

and limbs less than four inches in diameter and plant-based materials normally associated with residential yard maintenance such as grass clippings, leaves, and discarded mulch.

Garbage, including food scraps such as rinds, peels, and cores, campfire ashes, and yard waste containers are NOT allowed to be left at the site.

QUESTIONS: Your friendly onduty yard waste attendant will answer any question you may have, or you may contact Roger Stobert, Yard Waste Coordinator, at 231-972-1232 or spankky@charter.net.

This information is on the Canadian Lakes website at https://members. canadianlakes.org/cl-yard-waste/

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Canadian Lakes 5K Fun Run/Walk

BY LEE WOLKEN

For each of the last four years over 150 individuals have enjoyed the 5K Run/Walk around Lake Laura on 4th of July weekend.

We will repeat the run & walk this year on Saturday, July 7. The tee shirt pick-up will be from 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. in the Royal Grill parking lot that is east of the tennis courts (9775 East Clubhouse Drive), and the race will start at 8:30 a.m. in the same area.

This event is open to everyone. You do not need to be a Canadian Lakes member to participate nor do you have to purchase a tee shirt. To guarantee a tee shirt, you can pick up a tee shirt form at the CLPOC office at West Royal and Pierce Road; or go to www.canadianlakes.org to print the form.

Note: A tee shirt is guaranteed ONLY if the tee shirt form and $12 is received

by June 21. A limited supply of tee shirts for purchase will be available on race day.

Proceeds will help pay for the fireworks.

Four trophies will be awarded: to the first adult male and adult female finisher in the 5K run, and to the first youth (12 years and younger) male and female finishers in the 5K run. This is a “fun run” meaning that there will not be a clock and finishing times will not be recorded.

Water will be available for participants after the run/walk.

If you have any questions, contact Lee Wolken at 231 972-7756 or leewolken@ yahoo.com.

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Clap, Sing, and Dance Lakeside Motor Sports Summer Concert Series At Reuther Pavilion

BY MARILYN YVON

Summer has come at last, and you know what that means: it’s time to clap, sing, and dance to toe-tapping tunes at the Reuther Pavilion. And what a line-up we have for you!

Starting off the series, We Know Jack! will perform on Sunday, June 10. This band exists solely for the love of the music they play and the friendships among its players Cherie Hagen, Nelson Wood, Rick Reuther, and Tom Davis. Their music includes rock, pop, country, and some band originals. Their goal is to provide you with an enjoyable evening in their presence!

Next up, sing and swing to traditional big band jazz favorites as well as original compositions, courtesy of The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra. The talented musicians will perform on Sunday, June 24. For 40 years, this orchestra has been one of Michigan’s premier jazz ensembles. The musicians who create the live sounds are some

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of the area’s best soloists, sidemen, and educators available. They have brought their music to thousands of people through concerts, dances, and festivals.

On Sunday, July 8, show off your dance moves as you enjoy The Soul Syndicate playing mid- to late-1960s and early 1970s soul, rhythm and blues. With a dynamic lead singer and several of the region’s most talented musicians, this group pays tribute to the most influential R&B artists of our time. The Soul Syndicate has been described as capturing “the sound, emotion, and classic look of vintage R&B.” See and hear for yourself!

A treat—but not to eat. That’s The Turnips, playing an eclectic blend of rock, soul, blues, and folk on Sunday, July 22.

In short, there’s something for everyone.

National Public Radio selected this group’s album “StopWatchTimeDrop” as among the top “under the radar” albums of 2017.

Come experience the instrumental and vocal talents for which these musicians have been recognized.

Ready for some country rock? Look no further than the concert on Saturday, July 28, when Mandi Layne and The Lost Highway will perform. Formed in 2007, this band has recorded at Sun Studio in Memphis; has opened for prominent country artists including Blake Shelton and Sara Evans; and has won awards such as best country band, best songwriters, and best country female vocalist by Review Magazine. Be sure to wear your dancin’ boots for this one!

On Saturday, August 11, we’ll switch things up a bit with the music of southwest Louisiana, presented by K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys. Admittedly, they live in Benzie County, Michigan; but accordion and fiddle player and lead vocalist Kirk Jones lived in New Orleans and frottoir player Mark Stoltz is from Louisiana. Bandmates are Jamey Bernard on drums, Doug Albright on bass, Jonah

Powell on fiddle, and guitarist Rex Alexander. Mark is a dance instructor in all forms of Louisiana French music, from the Cajun two-step and waltz to the complicated eight-step zydeco. Might he provide a quick dance lesson? By the way, a frottoir is—well, basically, it’s a washboard used as a percussion instrument.

Rounding out this summer’s concert series is ReBooted featuring Judy Harrison, entertaining us on Saturday, August 25. Playing country and classic rock music, this band appeals to all ages. Band members Judy Harrison (lead vocals), Clark Harner (drums), Marshall Cronican-Walker (bass guitar), Steve Krygier (keyboards), and Charlie Sessoms (lead guitar) are joined on stage by back-up singers/dancers Leslie Bilbey, Sherry Galbraith, and Jennifer Lake. The high-energy, choreographed show will bring you to your feet to join in the fun.

So gather friends and family, toss lawn chairs and snacks in your vehicle, and head out to the Reuther Pavilion to enjoy summer evenings of good music and good

fun. Parking is available just a short walk to the pavilion area at Pierce Beach; enter off West Royal next to the CLPOC office.

You can also pull your boat up along the shore to enjoy the concerts. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts are usually moved to the Castle; the Member eNews and Canadian Lakes News emails will provide this information.

The concerts are free, thanks to generous support from Lakeside Motor Sports as well as Concert sponsors Morton Township, Tullymore Golf Resort, and Ice Mountain; and series sponsors Isabella Bank, Music Host Entertainment, Century 21 White House Realty, Mercantile Bank, Sweeney-Holbeck-Edison, Chemical Bank, Hixson’s Family Market, Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty, Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick and GMC, Ace Hardware, and Lakeside Pizza and Grinders. Be sure to give the sponsors your business to thank them for making the concert series possible. To help with costs, friendly volunteers will circulate through the concert-goers during breaks to accept your donations.

JUNE 10 - We Know Jack!: rock, pop, country, and original tunes JUNE 24 - The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra: traditional jazz favorites and new jazz tunes JULY 8 - The Soul Syndicate: mid- to late-1960s/ early 1970s soul; rhythm and blues JULY 22 - The Turnips: folk ballads, alt-rock, Amaericana-driven tunes, and blues-rock JULY 28 - Mandi Layne and The Lost Highway: country rock AUGUST 11 - K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys: music of southwest Louisiana AUGUST 25 - ReBooted: country and classic rock

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A Journey from Child’s Play to a Life’s Passion

BY ANNALIESE VOCI

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My name is Annaliese Voci and I am a recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Theater Design, concentrating on Costume Design. I attended Theater Camp with the Canadian Lakes Players when I was 12 years old. The experience opened me up to the world of theater and helped bridge the gap between my childhood love of dress-up and the path I’ve taken to discover theater design.

As children we are sponges, absorbing things from the world around us. And by the time we first get in touch with our imaginations, we have so much material with which to create that we practically explode with ideas. If our creativity is allowed to spring forth unreservedly, there is so much that we are capable of.

I began my creative journey with a big box of dress-up clothes. I would spend hours putting on scarves and hats and big sunglasses in preparation for a gala or to give my Oscars acceptance speech. There was something therapeutic about it. I could use the items in the box to become a wizard or an explorer, and I was able to go on adventures and act out stories with my friends.

As I got a little older, my creativity was channeled into visual artwork. I tried so hard to become a good artist, which I believed only required good drawing skills.

I wasn’t the best at drawing; and so as a young student, I thought my chance at art was lost. However, in addition to being overly dramatic, I was really very wrong.

Anyone who can create something is an artist. It doesn’t matter the medium; what does matter is the passion and effort put into the final product.

Actors are artists, creating characters and bringing them from the page to the stage. They have the ability to bring entire people to life—that’s art. When I began acting, I felt almost free. I could make T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

choices about what my characters would feel and how they would react to the world around them. Those were artistic decisions that I was making without even thinking; it was natural.

Participating in theater camps like the one in Canadian Lakes allowed me to interact with other people my age who were just as excited about creating things as I was. We were able to work together to create an entirely new play, and to me that was the most rewarding thing. When I reached high school, I became aware of how many elements were required to put on a production.

As a sophomore in high school, I became the stage manager for my drama club and managed six productions before I graduated. As I became further invested in the inner workings of our shows, my childhood passion of dress-up reared its beautifully dressed head. I hadn’t considered that costume design was an option for a career, let alone a hobby.

Dress-up is still fun when you’re an adult. Whether it’s for Halloween or something a little more“‘out there,” there is something incredibly rewarding about creating a costume for yourself. In my free time (what little I have!) I attend comic and pop culture conventions in Chicago, where it’s almost expected for attendees to dress up as their favorite characters from movies, television, and video games.

It’s called ”cosplay,” an amalgamation of the words ”costume play.” So on weekends, I spend my time stitching and hot gluing to create props and costumes to dress up as characters from my favorite popular media. I don’t have access to lots of tools or the best materials, but I have the knowledge that allows me to create almost anything out of craft foam and glue. All it really takes is a little luck and lots of determination.

But the best part of cosplay is wearing your completed costume to the convention.

People get so excited to see their favorite character standing in front of them and ask you to pose for photos or recite lines that the character spoke in the movie. It requires a little acting talent, too! It’s exciting to see just how the creative opportunities I had when I was younger are affecting my life now.

Most theater design students I know also got their start on stage rather than back stage. We all started out playing dress-up and learning our lines and loving performing. We began as students at summer camps learning how to read Shakespeare, and now we are helping create productions in other capacities.

There was a point in my life when I wanted to become an actor because I wanted to do theater, and at that moment I didn’t know of any other ways I could be in that world that I loved. I don’t act anymore because I know it isn’t the thing for me. But I wouldn’t be able to do my job if I hadn’t begun my journey as a little kid at an acting camp who learned to love the spotlight.

That little girl was shy and nervous on stage, but the thrill of delivering her lines correctly and earning a laugh from

the audience was worth every shake in her knees and anxious twist of her stomach.

She was so devoted to building a believable character that would wow the audience.

Nowadays she helps create those characters by designing and creating the things they wear.

If you had told four-year-old me that I could one day create costumes professionally and still play dress-up on the side, she would never have believed you. Who knows! If I hadn’t attended that theater camp in Canadian Lakes, I might have gone to college for writing or social sciences. I wouldn’t have done theater in high school, and I wouldn’t have made such incredible friends and contacts in college.

We’re still sponges as adults, absorbing the world around us. We just need to allow ourselves an outlet for the creativity bubbling inside us. Drawing, acting, knitting, gardening, quilting, photography— each is a form of art. Every day is a learning experience, as is everything we create. We lose the ability to create when we lose the passion we felt for the art— whatever your art is. As we learn and grow and change, our creativity is cultivated and channeled into new outlets, and you might even begin to surprise yourself. c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

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Seeking Treasures

BY MARILYN YVON

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Diane Larsen wanted to share her enthusiasm for antiquing, so in spring 1997 she placed a notice in the Ann Mudel daily email asking anyone interested to attend a meeting. “I knew there had to be like-minded people here,” she says. And there were—several people showed up.

The newly formed group needed a name, and Treasure Seekers won a vote. Then the Canadian Lakes Association sanctioned the group, and the monthly trips were noted in Lite Lines.

The Treasure Seekers are ladies (although men are welcome) whose love of antiques, shopping, and luncheons takes them to various towns to peruse antique, resale, and even boutique shops. Once a month from April through October, a town within a reasonable driving distance of Canadian Lakes is selected. Destinations—which are sometimes repeated over a year or so—have included the Montague/Whitehall area, Cadillac, and, this April, Bay City. Once in a while, an overnight trip is undertaken, such as to Traverse City.

Typically, one person is in charge of a trip each month, with the duties rotating among members.

The lead person calls the shops ahead of time to ensure they will be open and will accommodate a large group and to make lunch reservations. She also coordinates the schedule and notifications.

Barb Ballard and Mille Gardner took on the overall leadership duties when Diane retired from the group.

But during winter, with its unreliable weather, these trips are curtailed. So the ladies come up with other ways to keep in touch with each other—which invariably includes a meal.

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Christmas luncheon at the Osburndale House in Big Rapids. “We do a gift exchange of small antique items,” Mary Post says. She explains that the items can be passed among attendees three times, allowing each person to try to end up with an item she wants. This exchange typically leads to laughter and some friendly competition.

Tea time is still celebrated here in Canadian Lakes—at least, it is once a year, when the Treasure Seekers hold their annual tea get-together. This past February, about 20 Treasure Seekers attended the annual tea at the Highland Haus. Several of them brought light refreshments to share as they enjoyed a variety of teas as well as coffee. Each annual tea has a theme; this year, it was whimsical teapots, and some of the ladies showed off theirs. As a special treat, JoAnn Jewell and Gloria Wheeler of Simply the Best in Canadian Lakes demonstrated how to tie scarves.

This is the tenth year for the teas. Mary Post began hosting them in her home five years ago. As attendance grew, the group moved to the Highland Haus. Among the helpers who set up the clubhouse are Mary’s husband Larry and Bunnie and Dick Knobloch. The men arrange the tables and do the heavy hauling; then they disappear until it’s time to pack up.

Along with Mary, Joyce Linn has been in the Treasure Seekers for 12 years. “It’s a nice group of people, and we go to interesting places,” she says. Bunnie, a 14-year Treasure Seeker, agrees, adding, “We do a lot of fun stuff.”

The Treasure Seekers group invites anyone interested in getting together to enjoy a day out to come along—there’s no need to “belong” to the group. Because lunch reservations need to be made each time, the person in charge of each outing needs a head count prior to the trip. Each trip is detailed in the Member eNews and in Canadian Lakes News.

If seeking treasures, enjoying a nice luncheon out, and making new friends appeals to you, seek no further than the Treasure Seekers. If you’d like more information, contact Joyce Linn at 231-359-1023.

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Canadian Lakes Quilt Club

BY SANDY PETER

Quilters are quite often misunderstood because they take two lovely pieces of fabric, sew them together, then cut them into several smaller pieces of fabric. Next they sew those together and then cut them again into smaller pieces. However, after considerably more work, the result is a beautiful quilt usually given away to bring joy and love to someone else.

The Canadian Lakes Quilt Club, together for 22 years, will have its biannual quilt show on Saturday, June 30 at the Highland Haus. We are happy to be able to introduce you to hundreds of our handmade creations. Admission to the show is free. There will be a quilt raffle as well as a sale table with numerous quilted items for home décor as well as wearable items.

Raffle tickets can be purchased from our quilt club members or at the door at the show. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to WISE, a women’s shelter in Big Rapids. The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the quilt drawing will take place at 4 p.m.

Besides making quilts for our families and friends, we love to help others in our community. Our Club, which meets monthly, helps to provide support for

those seeking refuge at the WISE shelter of Big Rapids. Each child who enters WISE is able to choose his or her very own quilt to keep. In addition, the Club donates monthly many supplies they need, such as diapers, paper products, cleaning and personal products, school supplies etc. Along with helping the residents at the WISE shelter, the Canadian Lakes Quilt Club membership has participated in making lap quilts for the Veterans Honor Flight, baby blankets for God’s Helping Hands, seat belt cushion covers for a number of cancer centers and hospitals,and our latest project has been making “fidget blankets” for dementia patients at our local nursing homes.

As we serve our community by sewing and quilting, we invite others to join our group, which meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Highland Haus. We have all stages of quilters from beginners to experts. We enjoy learning from each other in a variety of ways through classes, trunk shows, guest speakers and quilt retreats. Most treasured are the wonderful friendships we share with each other through our quilting. We welcome anyone who has an interest in quilting no matter what skills you may have. Please join us! c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

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Summer Fest 2018 6th ANNUAL

CANADIAN LAKES 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION

SUBMITTED BY GREG BABBITT General Manager

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ince we started Summer Fest we have received such a resounding appreciation from many members and their guests that we have decided to continue with those activities again as part of this year’s 4th of July weekend celebration.

Below are the currently scheduled activities for the weekend. These activities will also be posted on the CLPOC members website, www.members.canadian lakes.org which will include information regarding each of the events.

When scheduling your summertime activities this year please keep in mind July 6, 7 and 8 in Canadian Lakes and plan on attending some of these great events.

FRIDAY, JULY 6 Pickleball Fun: 2 - 6 p.m.

Wondering about the fastest growing sport in America? Give pickleball a try! We have a beautiful pickleball complex right here in Canadian Lakes. If you have family and friends coming to visit over 4th of July weekend celebration, our Canadian Lakes Pickleball Club will be hosting several hours of fun over Friday, the 6th and Saturday, the 7th from 2 – 6 p.m. Just show up with your court shoes on and we’ll take care of the rest. We have balls and paddles to borrow and CLPBC members to show everyone the basics. We’ll have you playing in no time! The complex is located at Legacy Park, behind the softball field at the corner of West Royal and 10th St. The

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game is for all ages. Children should have some paddle or racquet sport experience.

If you have any questions, contact Tambi Zaun at tamzaun@charter.net. Round out the evening at the Royal Grille with Karaoke at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Firecracker Open: 7 – 5.p.m.

This golf event has become our most popular, so much so that team uniforms and costumes are becoming common attire for this event. It is a 4-player scramble played at The Royal Golf Course. Every hole is turned into a par 3. Tee times will begin at 7 a.m. Please see additional information later in this edition in the “Life on our Links” section. Call The Royal Pro Shop at 231-972-8979 to reserve your tee time.

Young Angler’s Contest: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This contest is a great time for the kids and adults alike. It always has a great

attendance and is for Canadian Lakes members’ children, grandchildren and guests, 16 years and younger. There is no advance registration, except the morning of the event. There is no charge and anglers 16 years and under do not need a fishing license. For questions contact any Fishing Club member, Dale Doepker at 231-972-8663, or George Groll at 517-3512612.

Canadian Lakes 5K Fun Run/Walk 8:30 a.m.

This event always garners a lot of participation from members and guests enjoying some exercise. The registration and start area will again be in The Royal parking lot, east of the tennis courts (9775 East Clubhouse Drive). This event is open to everyone. You do not need to be a Canadian Lakes member to participate. Please see additional information in this edition.

If you have any questions, contact Lee Wolken at 231- 972-7756 or leewolken@ yahoo.com.

Community Parade 1 p.m.

This community event is always a huge success. Many people line up and down West Royal and enjoy this great event.

You’ll see fire trucks, floats, classic cars, bikes, walkers, etc. One of the biggest hits is all the candy that flies through the air to the kids, and some adults, all scrambling to get it.

The parade start time will be 1 p.m.

The parade this year will contain some new participants as well as many previous ones. The route will be the same, starting on West Royal by the Dog Park, proceeding down West Royal, and ending at the CLPOC office. If you are interested in being part of the parade, contact Kris Bybee, 231-972-7651 or kbybee@clpoc.org, to register your entry.

will also be provided. There will be events for the kids, including face painting, games, and other activities.

Fireworks 10 p.m.

The annual fireworks are always a great time. Last year’s display was really something special to watch as it lit up the night sky. Whether or not you have seen the fireworks before, you won’t want to miss them this year. They will begin at dusk so plan to be at the Highland/Alpine Haus area for a great family time. Music will begin at approximately 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 8 Reuther Music Pavilion Concert 7 p.m.

As part of the Lakeside Motor Sports Summer Concert Series, The Soul Syndicate will be performing. They are a Classic Soul, R&B group from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Soul Syndicate is inspired by the late 60s/early 70s Soul and R&B. The band’s look and sound replicate such classic artists as Sam and Dave, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Wilson Pickett. Come listen to the music and dance the night away with your friends and neighbors.

CLA Picnic 5 – 8 p.m.

This is always a great annual event put on by the CLA. This year it will be at the Highland Haus again from 5 – 8 p.m. or until the food is gone. Hot dogs will be provided and once again our very own Morton Township Firefighters will be doing the cooking. Drinks and other items

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Life on the Links

DENNIS WOLFE PGA Golf Pro If you have questions about golfing in Canadian Lakes, call Dennis Wolfe at The Royal Golf Shop.

231-972-8979 dwolfe@clpoc.org.

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e are excited to introduce the Kings & Queens event to our tournament program. The format will be a 4-player team using an 18-Hole Shamble (1 Best Ball on the Par 5s, 2 Best Balls on the Par 4s and 3 Best Balls on the Par 3s). Teams can consist of a member couple & guest couple or two member couples. All players must have a USGA Index to compete. We will use 80% of your handicap with maximums (men36, ladies-40). The event will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start with lunch and prizes at the Royal Grille after the event. The entry fee is $60 per couple which includes team prizes, proximity prizes and lunch. Golf fees will be extra as they apply. Players without seasonal privileges will be charged $32 each for 18-holes with cart. This event is not flighted, however we have considered adding a division that would provide for a red/silver tee combination (men/women).

If we create enough demand for this red/ silver concept we would call it the Dukes & Duchesses Division. Entry information is available on the CLPOC members website.

Firecracker Open July 7 at The Royal Fun, fast and affordable, that’s the best way to describe the Firecracker Open. This is an 18-hole 4-player scramble where every hole at The Royal is converted into a par 3. Treat your family and friends to a great day at The Royal and join the Firecracker Open. Your 4-player team can be any combination of men and or women. Tee times

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will begin at 7 a.m. and you can book a time all the way to 5 p.m. It doesn’t matter what time of day you play - it will only take approximately three hours to complete the round. The entry fee is $42 per player and includes green fee, cart fee and prize money. Call The Royal Golf Shop to book your time at 231-972-8979. Beware, as we will selectively insert some big cups throughout the course to make that hole-in-one easier!

2018 Canadian Lakes Men’s Invitational August 4 and 5 we offer the 2018 Canadian Lakes Men’s Invitational at The Royal. The format is 36-holes of 2-Man Bestball competition (gross & net division). The event will include complimentary greens fees for the Friday practice round, golf fees for the tournament rounds, an event gift for each player, breakfast both days, lunch on Saturday, awards dinner on Sunday, tournament prizes, proximity contests both days, holein-one prizes both days and a closest to pin contest on Saturday. You may invite a guest or another member to be your partner.

All players must have a USGA Index. We do limit the field to the first 60 paid team entries. The event also offers optional skins games, 50-50 drawings, a “Dash for Cash” and a prize raffle. Go to our website for complete details and an entry form.

Junior Golf League begins June 15 We offer a weekly golf league opportunity for our junior players which begins June 15

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We’re excited to welcome certified physician assistant, Tiffany Lattimore to Canadian Lakes Family Medicine. She will provide patient services including annual and preventative exams, well-child visits and sick visits. Tiffany has a passion for internal medicine and is excited to serve the health needs of the Canadian Lakes community.

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2018 Annual Mobile Watch Appreciation Picnic and Golf Outing SUBMITTED BY ROGER STOBERT

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he annual Mobile Watch picnic and golf outing are events that allow the community to show its appreciation for all the things that the Mobile Watch volunteers do. These include performing weekly patrols of Canadian Lakes, helping stranded and lost residents and visitors, and watching for suspicious activities and safety violations like leaf burning. They also help Canadian Lakes Safety control traffic during the Independence Day parade, fireworks, the Winter Carnival, and with large audiences at the Reuther Music Pavilion.

The Mobile Watch annual picnic will be held on Wednesday, August 22, at the Pines Pavilion beginning about 4:30 p.m.

Please mark your calendars. All current Mobile Watch members, Canadian Lakes Safety employees, and their spouses/significant others are welcome. Please bring

a place setting, your own drinks, and, if desired, an appetizer or dessert. Everything else—burgers and hot dogs, buns, condiments, salads, and so forth—will be provided.

The Mobile Watch annual golf outing will be held at The Pines Golf Course on Wednesday, August 22, beginning with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Like the previous outings, some interesting and fun surprises await you on various holes. All current Mobile Watch members, Canadian Lakes Safety employees, and their spouses/significant others are eligible to participate.

Contact Roger Stobert, 972-1232 or spankky@charter.net, if you plan to play.

Want to join in on the Mobile Watch appreciation activities but not a member?

Contact Roger Stobert, 972-1232 or spankky@charter.net, if you want to join or have any questions related to the Mobile Watch.

continued on from 36 and will run through August 10. All play will be at The Pines and we will have 18hole and 9-hole options available. LPGA Professional, Carolyn Allingham, directs all of the activity. We do use adult mentors to accompany groups that need additional guidance.

At the end of the season we conduct a Junior Club Championship on August 9 and 10. The season finale will take place on August 17 with our juniors and mentors playing a scramble followed by a league party. There is a $50 fee to participate in the league. The greens fees are $5 for 9-holes or $10 for 18-holes. You can pre-register your players by contacting The Royal Golf Shop at 231-972-8979. The Pines is a great place for your juniors to develop their golf skills over the summer.

an alternate shot (modified foursomes) format. The field will be set at sixteen 2-man teams. These teams will be arranged into 4-team pools based on their combined team handicap. Pool play will consist of three 6-hole matches where teams complete all six holes. You win, lose or tie based on the number of holes you won in each 6-hole match. Winners receive three points for a win and a tie results in one point for each team. After 18-holes each pool will produce a winner and then we will have these teams compete. The “A” pool winner will play the “C” pool winner and “B” will face off against “D” in a 9-hole match. The winners from this round will meet to determine the overall winner. The finals match will also be a 9-hole match.

Teams will earn Canadian Lakes Cup points during this event (ten points for a win and five points for a tie). Entry information is available on the CLPOC members website. This is a members-only event.

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Attention Lady Golfers!

SUBMITTED BY LYNNE EDIN, Vice President of the Thursday Ladies 9-Hole League

As previously mentioned in the April/ May edition of The Canadian Laker, the Thursday 9-Hole Ladies League will be hosting a Fun Day golf event for all ladies in Canadian Lakes, and their guests.

The theme is “Happy Everything” and will take place at The Royal Golf Course. The format for this 9-hole tournament will be a two-game scramble with lots of awards to be given out.

The cost will be $35 for guests and members who have not purchased seasonal golf privileges, $19 if you have golf and cart privileges, and $26.50 with a full golf pass but no cart. (Please note: No Punch Pass usage as the cost of golf and cart will be $16.) An additional 9 holes of golf will

be available for $16 after the luncheon for those who want to continue their Fun Day. Registration and a light breakfast will be at 8 a.m. The shotgun start will be at 9 a.m. The luncheon, awards, and prizes wil follow.

Registration forms will be placed at all three of our pro shops in Canadian Lakes on June 11. Foursomes will be computer-generated by handicaps, but you will be able to designate your guest as a team player. Come join the fun as we celebrate the GOOD life in Canadian Lakes with this “Happy Everything” event.

If you have questions, please contact Lynne Edin at 231-972-4662.

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Royal Grille Explores Social Drinking Traditions Around the World

BY CARLY ROBERTS Royal Grille Assistant Manager

It may seem like second nature to clink your glasses together and shout cheers when with friends or loved ones enjoying your favorite beverage. In fact, this is so common, we don’t blink an eye when we see others doing it too. There are many theories on why we do this but one thing that is agreed is that this tradition started many hundreds of years ago in ancient times. One theory states that it is a way to ward off evil spirits, while another says it is simply to include the missing sense of sound in the experience of your first sip.

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socially to do so and you should only pour for others. In Russia, they believe mixing vodka with anything is cowardly and you must always finish a bottle once it is opened. In Sweden, you must always make eye contact when making a toast.

One we are familiar with here in America originally came from Spain. Rather than saying cheers, which is defined as good wishes, they say salud, which means to good health. Most of the time they do this toast to balance the not so healthy drink to come. Whether you say cheers, salud, or drink to achieve a higher level of consciousness like they do in India, you are welcome to do so at the Royal Grille.

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CLPOC Board Minutes Approved Meeting Minutes CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES Saturday March 24, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Steve Wilcox at 9:00 am.

Board members present: Jim Brakora, James French (Skype), Jan Watts, Paul Szymkowicz, John Colley (Skype), Jim Swartzendruber, Dan Altier (Skype), and Beckie De Young (Skype) Board members absent: None Staff present: Greg Babbitt and Kim Dowell Members at Large in Attendance: 6 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE: Members and Directors.

3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Paul Szymkowicz moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.

4. AUSTIN TOWNSHIP REPORT: No report 5. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Steve Wilcox made a statement welcoming spring although it’s not quite here but is getting closer.

6. FINANCIAL REPORT: Kim Dowell reviewed the financial information for the month of February 2018. Compared to last year, the total assets have increased $480,481, the current liabilities have increased $344,880 and the net worth has increased $135,601. The total liabilities and net worth have increased $480,481 over last year. Our net income to date is $772,424 against a budgeted $526,143.

There are currently 395 lots that have outstanding 2017 fees which totals $194,398.

Spending out of the Reserve Replacement Fund has been $296,160 of the budgeted $449,095. We have spent $62,489 on Capital Improvements of the $81,200 budgeted. There will not be any contributions to Capital Improvement Fund this year. We are scheduled to deposit $495,000 into the Replacement Reserve Fund; $370,907 has been deposited and the final quarterly payment will occur in March.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committees reported as follows: a. ACC: (Paul Szymkowicz) • The committee met this month with things getting an earlier start this year.

They approved two new homes, one seawall, one lakefront beatification project, and two outbuildings. b. CLA Liaison: (Jan Watts) • The CLA met the first Thursday of the month.

• The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 31 at 11:00am the Highland Haus.

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There will be different age groups, including one for 60 years and over. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance.

• They are discussing a kite flying day in April for CLA members.

• The newcomers get together will be May 5th at 1:00 at the Castle. The format will be different than in previous years with various clubs and organizations to share with the newcomers.

• This month’s winners of the CLA $10 member appreciation drawing were Jerry and Shirley Taylor.

• Watts encouraged anyone who has not already joined the CLA to do so. c. EXECUTIVE: (Steve Wilcox) • The committee had a very active meeting.

• They had an update on the potential funding concepts presented by Jim French.

• Discussed assignment of membership use rights.

i. This is not arbitrarily done by the Board each year.

ii. This was incorporated in the Articles of Incorporation by an amendment in September 1997.

iii. There is s cost to the CLPOC for the processing of paperwork. Babbitt is investigating creating a transaction fee for the assignment of member use privileges for Board consideration.

• Wilcox stated volunteerism has always been high point in maintaining the appearance of Canadian Lakes but certain groups and individuals are reaching a point where they no longer continue as in the past. Their contributions cannot by picked up by the CLPOC without a negative impact on the budget. He encouraged everyone to bring back that volunteerism spirit by contacting the office and letting them know what they could do to help.

• Watts reported to the committee that the Ad Hoc Funding Committee had received 259 suggestions/comments the funding proposals that had been shared with the membership.

• We have new legal counsel that has indicated that we can legally put more than one proposal on a ballot if we so choose, unlike the information we had been given by our previous lawyer. d. FINANCE: (Jim French) • The committee met on the Wednesday prior to the monthly Board meeting.

• They addressed the FY2018 and FY2019 budget status with Kim Dowell and Babbitt.

• They were given an update by Babbitt and Dowell regarding the small claims activity which has been positive so far with one member paying in full.

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• They reviewed the Reserve Replacement system.

• Watts updated everyone on the status of the Ad Hoc Funding Committee. She reviewed the various positions and comments that they received.

• John Colley gave an update on the strategic planning process. There will be joint meeting of the Finance and Strategic Planning Committees in the near future.

• They discussed the five funding models which have been put out in order to get a feel for where people stand on how we fund Canadian Lakes. The intent is to give a funding proposal to the Board by the April Board meeting for their review and discussion. The proposal will be put out to the membership this summer using several videos and town hall style meetings.

• They discussed to membership ID system. e. AD HOC FUNDING: (Jan Watts) • The committee has had a busy month.

• The five funding proposals had been sent out to the membership for their comments. The varied input has been very appreciated.

• She thanked the committee members for their commitment.

• They received “thank you’s” for the video presentation French had made earlier this month. The presentation can be viewed on the CLPOC web site and Facebook page.

• Two on the committee members put the comments responses received on a spread sheet which also listed the 108 recorded proposal preferences.

• She asked that anyone with questions contact them at clpocfunding@gmail.com.

More information will be in the Board Buzz.

• Their next meeting will be on March 28 at 5:00 in the main office. f. STRATEGIC PLANNING: (Dan Altier) • The committee met March 10th.

• They are finalizing the strategy budget for the Finance Committee.

• Their next area of focus will be developing an education program to present their thoughts and rational to the community and gain their feedback. Forums will be held in the June and July time frame.

• They completed the lakes and physical activity surveys. Five hundred and ninety two people responded to the lakes survey and five hundred and twenty eight responded to the physical activities survey.

• Their next meeting will be April 14th.

8. GENERAL MANAGER REPORT: a. Marketing Update: • Beginning April 23, The popular morning radio show Mojo in the Morning

CLPOC Board Minutes which broadcasts to the Grand Rapids, Detroit and Toledo markets as well as the iHeart app will begin promoting their contest “Win Mojo’s Lakehouse in Canadian Lakes”. Mojo will give away a one week stay in Canadian Lakes over Memorial weekend, sponsored by the CLPOC and a number of other local businesses. This promotion will also be given away a second time beginning July 30 for another week-long stay over Labor Day weekend.

There will also be lots of social media and web presence for both giveaways. Watch the eNews for more information in April.

• All radio advertising has been scheduled.

Beginning in April, our branding message will be heard on over a half dozen radio stations including ones in Grand Rapids.

All Search Engine Marketing will begin in April to correspond with the radio marketing. Jessica is also exploring the possibility of TV marketing options in the Grand Rapids market.

• The June/July issue of the Canadian Laker will look a little different as it will be the first issue with our new publishing partner. New information on submittal guidelines will be shared via email. Please connect Jessica with any story ideas.

• Both sides of our web site have been refreshed cosmetically with a different look on various pages. Other updates are needed. Babbitt requests that members contact Jessica if they see any updates that are needed.

• Members night in Canadian Lakes Landing at Fifth Third Ball Park is Thursday, July 26 using the same type of discount packages for up to 110 members as was done last year. The volunteer and employee night is scheduled for Friday, August 24 b. Community Projects Update: • Renovation of the Campground South Bathhouse is in process with a targeted completion date of April 18th.

• Electronic Membership Management System Update: Software which would allow amenity locations to verify members’ credentials is progressing. using photo ID without other cards under development.

Members will soon be asked for their photo which will be obtained over time. c. Maintenance Items: • Maintenance staff continues to do some brush clearing and has removed dead or dying trees at the Castle. They have refurbished a number of the subdivision signs.

• Golf maintenance staff has done some work along the #1 tee box at the Royal and is working on finishing the new tee markers for all courses.

• The indoor pool will be closed from April 23 until April 27 for annual mainte

nance and cleaning.

• Trappers have removed 287 muskrats at various common area locations around the main lakes. They also removed several beavers. d. Amenity Update: • The restaurant continues to have a good off-season. The St. Patrick’s Day buffet and Karaoke was a huge success. The comedian stand-up show on Saturday March 24th is almost sold out. Dan is working on another the Easter Brunch for April 1st and another Wine & Canvas event for later in April. The restaurant will officially open for the season and resume regular hours Monday, April 2nd.

• The indoor pool and the fitness center continue to do well e. General Manager Committee Update: • Committee activities:

i. Building and Grounds: Will resume meeting in April

ii. Lakes & Environmental: Will reconvene in April

iii. Golf: Will reconvene in May

iv. Marketing & Awareness: Discussed new publishing partner and potential changes for the Laker. Discussed planned spring/summer marketing promotions.

Finalized discussion on recommending Grand Apps for our golf app

v. Compliance: Working on developing a community video camera location priority list to reduce vandalism. Discussed various enforcement activities.

vi. Restaurant: Continued discussions on marketing restaurant to members as well as cross marketing with other amenities. Continued discussions on bonus cards with potentially limited purchase dates. Considering offering them for a week at a time during the 3 main seasonal holidays and a week at Christmas time.

Increased usage continues to be primary goal. We are attempting to do this thru entertainment initiatives. f. Seasonal Cleanup: • Street and parking lot sweeping have begun and will continue until all areas have been completed.

• Roadside clean-up and repairing turfed areas is in progress.

• Golf course clean-up in progress. Bill Hull reports the courses survived the winter very well.

• We will be doing pothole repairs when time permits.

• Babbitt asked members be patient as we try to complete all of our Spring items as quickly as possible. g. Upcoming Seasonal Activities: • The Royal and Pines golf courses are scheduled to open Sunday, April 1st but may open one or both courses earlier if c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

weather permits. Golf Pro Dennis will be sending out an eNews next week with the latest opening information.

• The Campground will officially open for the season Friday, April 13th and the Campground office will open with limited hours on Monday, April 2nd.

• The Main Lake dock is planned to be opened by early April. Both launch gates have been locked so anyone needing access will have to contact Safety. h. Collections: • We have recently re-initiated small claims court proceedings in an attempt to further collect delinquent fees. Although this is not an inexpensive endeavor and can be time consuming we are trying it as another collection method with an initial five cases. It is early in the process but thus far it has been a positive collection effort.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR: A motion was made by Beckie De Young to approve the February 14, 2018 Workshop notes and the February 24, 2018 Board meeting minutes as well as receive and file the February 2018 check disbursement reports.

Motion approved unanimously.

10. MEMBERS COMMENTS ONLY ON ITEMS FOR ACTION OR ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: • Joe Lanz (WF 036) stated there is a significant clarification to model #4 that was published as the funding models under consideration where the number was misleading and too high. He believed the community would view the proposal differently using the information he had.

Secondly, he expressed a concern about a building deficit in the Replacement Reserve Fund and that impact on a proposed funding source.

11. ITEMS FOR ACTION: a. Approve New By-Law (Article VII — Communication): Jan Watts made a motion to approve a new Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Bylaw, Article VII, Communication as stated. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed unanimously. b. Approve Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Budget in the amount of $4,247,359 • Operating Income & Expenses • Replacement Reserve Contribution & Expenditures • Capital Improvement Contribution & Expenditures Jim French made a motion that the Board approve the Fiscal Year 2019 proposed budget in the amount of $4,247,359.

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CLPOC Board Minutes to be “rubber stamped”. Motion passed unanimously.

12. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. An item to expend an amount of $47,949 from the Replacement Reserve Fund for the replacement of a golf course Toro sidewinder mower. The current mower was purchased in 2004 and its useful life has come to an end. b. An item to expend an amount of $4,382 from the Replacement Reserve Fund for the replacement of the maintenance boat motor. The current 1980’s motor is in need of repair but that price exceeds its value.

13. MEMBERS COMMENTS: None

14. DIRECTORS COMMENTS: • Jim Swartzendruber: He will be attending the CLA Newcomers Meeting along with Wilcox to represent the Board. He asked if there is a contact for members interested in volunteering. Was told “no” but volunteers normally have contacted Babbitt and there is a volunteer coordinator for the CLA. • Jim French: As a follow up to Swartzendruber’s question, suggested an email account be established and publicize the fact we are promoting volunteerism. Need to get volunteerism back in vogue again.

Mentioned in the next few days there

will be a brief golf survey going out to get golfers’ feedback on items important to the funding plans being considered.

• Dan Altier: Stated one of the suggestions coming out of the Strategic Planning Committee is developing a volunteer coordinator.

• John Colley: Reinforced volunteerism is a part of a strategic plan.

• Beckie De Young: Responded to Lanz’s concern about replacement reserve funding saying the Finance Committee has a responsibility to stay on top of this issue was talked about at their last meeting.

French added that at the last Finance Committee meeting they were given a presentation on this by Babbitt and Dowell He went into some detail explaining the use of the ASGARD system to determine yearly spending on replacement items.

Lanz’s concern needs to be kept on the table. It is something we are concerned about also and addressing consistently.

15. MEMBER COMMUNICATIO N REQUIREMENTS: • FY2019 Budget approved • Approve new Bylaw (Article VII -- Communication) 16. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 17. ADJOURNMENT: Jim Brakora moved to adjourn at 9:52 am with support.

18. NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: a. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in the CLPOC Conference Room, 10690 Pierce Road, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 4:30 p.m. b. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Highland Haus, 11560 Belle Isle, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 9:00 am.

Respectfully submitted, Kris Bybee, Recording Secretary Beckie DeYoung, CLPOC Board of Directors Secretary (Board minutes printed as submitted.)

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3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Paul Szymkowicz moved to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.

4. AUSTIN TOWNSHIP REPORT: No report 5. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Steve Wilcox stated he thinks spring is finally here.

6. FINANCIAL REPORT: Kim Dowell reviewed the financial information for the month of March 2018. Compared to last year, the total assets have increased $1,380,872, the current liabilities have increased $362,550 and the net worth has increased $628,137. The total liabilities and net worth have increased $1,380,272 over last year. Our net income to date will be about $48,136 after depreciation against a budgeted $494,543. There are currently 383 lots that have outstanding 2017 fees which total $161,264. We have collected $52,883 outstanding fees this year thru our collection practices. We have deposited $494,543 into the Replacement Reserve Fund for FY2018. Spending out of the Reserve Replacement Fund has been $321,299 of the budgeted $449,095. We have spent $62,567 on Capital Improvements of the $81,200 budgeted. There were not any contributions to Capital Improvement Fund this year.

Dowell reminder members to put their patience hat on when coming into the office as the office can be chaotic. The staff will assist members as quickly as possible. Member Services can be contacted by email. Verification of past exchanges can be beneficial.

7. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committees reported as follows: a. ACC: (Paul Szymkowicz) • The committee met this month. They approved two more new home constructions, one new garage and one garage addition, and two outbuildings. b. CLA Liaison: (Jan Watts) • The CLA met the first Thursday of the month.

• The April kite flying day looked like a fun event even though Mother Nature did not cooperate. She did cooperate for the Winter Carnival.

• The newcomers get together will be

May 5th at noon at the Castle. Members who are not newcomers are also welcome. There will be different community activities as well as tables representing the different CLA sanctioned clubs. All are encouraged to consider attending the get together. They anticipate that it will be a big event.

• This month’s winners of the CLA $10 member appreciation drawing were Mearl and Eileen Kerns.

• Watts encouraged anyone who has not already joined the CLA to do so. It is only $25 and they do many things for the community c. EXECUTIVE: (Steve Wilcox) • Wilcox talked about the funding proposals stating the Finance Committee has worked diligently on the three funding proposals that have been brought to the Board. The Board has the option of picking any combination of the three to take to the membership for the vote in November.

• The discussion under Item 12f is a continuation of the discussion among Board members from the April workshop meeting. There will be one more opportunity for discussion open to the general membership at the next workshop meeting. It is very important to understand the numbers in the Board handout are not the final numbers for the funding proposals but are projections. Final numbers will not be available until the Board determines what plans will be presented for the vote as they all may be subject to “tweaking” or modification by the Finance Committee and the Board. Wilcox wanted to make sure it is understood that these are projections. d. FINANCE: (Jim French) • The committee met last Wednesday.

• They reviewed the FY2018 budget and the pre-audit statistics for the fiscal year ending March 31st.

• They reviewed the Replacement Reserve items which are on the agenda.

• Kim Dowell updated the committee on small claims results, reporting $52,000 has been collected this fiscal year.

• The status of the Ad Hoc Funding Committee was updated. It is now waiting for a decision by the Board on the funding proposals. Following that, they will be putting out surveys and meetings to further discuss the funding plans and get input from the membership. French reiterated that the numbers currently attached to the proposals are preliminary.

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• They looked at the fee schedules that are proposed as part of the Blue and Green Funding Plans. e. AD HOC FUNDING: (Jan Watts) • The committee met on April 19th. Their next meeting is May 15th.

• They sent a survey out to golfers. There were over 500 responses. They have just analyzed the data and will post the results on the CLPOC web site.

• They are continually analyzing ways to communicate and interact with the membership including another presentation, an article in the Canadian Laker and another survey in order to keep the communications open.

• Their focus is to keep everyone informed and the dialoged going.

• Any questions, concerns, suggestions or feedback can be emailed to them at clpocfunding@gmail.com. f. STRATEGIC PLANNING: (Dan Altier) • The committee met April 14th.

• They talked about the two surveys that went out in late March. The results were published in the eNews around April 11th.

Approximately 500 members responded to each of the surveys.

• In the lakes survey, there was almost unanimous support for dredging the lakes.

There was also interest in increasing the number of floating docks. While we want to keep our lakes pristine, deed language grants members common area dockage and thus there is an issue of deed restrictions vs more dockage on floating docks to limit soil and lake erosion. The responses were also unanimous about the need to keep the beaches clean. There was not support for additional cabanas on the beaches at this time.

• The second survey focused on trails since the past surveys showed overwhelming interest in trails. The responders showed support for a trail that connected to the White Pines Trail outside Canadian Lakes. There was much interest in developing our Canadian Lakes trail. There was also support for the following categories of physical activities in the following order behind trails: Golf

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General physical activities • The four areas the committee is looking at are: Infrastructure Lakes

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CLPOC Board Minutes • Jessica reported that “Canadian Lakes” will be placed on the top of two “Pure Michigan” road signs on M20 and one at 8 Mile in Stanwood within six weeks.

A letter has been sent to the Village of Stanwood to get signage within their village limit. Additional signage is planned for the Royal Grille and the Royal Golf Course.

• The June/July issue of the Canadian Laker will be in homes the first week of June.

The deadline for content and photos is next Friday, May 4th. This will be the first edition with our new publishing partner.

• There are over 350 entries for Members Night at 5th/3rd Ball Park on July 26. The deadline is next Friday (May 4) at close of business. Fifty five winners will be drawn to attend.

• There will be additional signage in the Canadian Lakes Landing at the ball park.

• There has been an update to our web site allowing people to subscribe to the Canadian Lakes News at the public side of the web site as well as on the members side to also receive the members’ eNews and Board Buzz.

• The morning radio promotion with Mojo in the Morning in the Grand Rapids, Detroit and Toledo markets in conjunction with Lakes Lodging will give away a one week stay in Canadian Lakes over the Memorial Day weekend including a number of additional gift certificates from participating businesses. This is sponsored by the CLPOC and a number of other local businesses. For a prize value of $4,500, the CLPOC and participating businesses will get about $26,000 worth of air time and promotion on mixed media and in all three markets. The kick off started Wednesday and there have already been five direct inquiries to our Marketing Department. The official promotion kick off will be Monday and Jessica will be live on it. b. Community Projects Update: • Renovation of the Campground South Bathhouse is complete. Babbitt thanked Casey and her Campground staff for all their great work on the project • Planning has begun for the new Royal starter building. He thanked Sue Malzahn for her donation in memory of her husband, Gerry • The Electronic Membership Management System software which would allow amenity locations to verify members’ credentials is still progressing but is taking longer than expected. Hopefully there will be something to view next month with a new target date of Memorial Day weekend. c. Maintenance Items: 46

• Winter lasted longer than expected.

Staff has been busy with cleanup of winter equipment and prepping equipment for seasonal use.

• Spring road grading will occur as necessary. Pot holes are being repaired. The first road brining will occur the week prior to Memorial Day weekend.

• The first phase of the goose roundup occurred with the collection of 56 eggs. This was less than the 92 collected last year but the weather only allowed one collection within the permitted dates. The actual round up will occur sometime in May. d. Amenity Update: • The restaurant has had a good start to the season. Karaoke was a big success.

The Wine & Canvas event will be this afternoon, with almost forty participants signed up. The restaurant manager is still tweaking the new menu which will be rolled out May 7.

• The golf courses were not able to open during the first twenty days of the season.

The Royal and the Pines opened last week.

The Highland course and driving range opened April 27. Typically, the lost income cannot be made up.

• The Campground opened April 13th.

• The indoor pool and the fitness center were closed for the annual pool cleaning but reopened yesterday for normal hours of operation. e. General Manager Committee Update: • Committee activities:

i. Building and Grounds (BAG): Recently met and discussed upcoming scheduled Replacement Reserve projects.

They talked about the East Royal Bridge project status with the soil boring and preliminary surveying that has been done.

They reviewed the Royal deck project status where a couple local contractors have been contacted to get preliminary pricing.

ii. Lakes & Environmental: Will reconvene in May

iii. Golf: Will reconvene in May

iv. Marketing & Awareness: Were unable to meet in April but will meet in May. v. Compliance: Continued to work on developing a community video camera location priority list to reduce vandalism.

Discussed various enforcement activities and Mobil Watch activities. vi. Restaurant: Continued to discuss marketing restaurant to members including early bird specials, separate lunch and dinner menus, etc. Continued discussions on bonus cards with potentially limited purchase dates. Considering offering them only during the Christmas holiday time as the committee feels the 10% member discount is a more advantageous approach for the restaurant. Increased usage T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

continues to be primary goal. They are attempting to do this thru entertainment initiatives, special events, flyers at various amenity locations, golf cart menus, etc. f. Seasonal Cleanup: • Street and parking lot sweeping is complete.

• Roadside clean-up and repairing turfed areas continues as necessary.

• Pothole repairs continue when time permits.

• Staff is in the process of cleaning up and turning on water at various common areas, pavilions, restrooms, parks, beaches, etc. g. Upcoming Seasonal Activities: • The yard waste area is officially open on Sundays and Wednesdays. Babbitt thanked Roger Stobert for volunteering to head up this volunteer effort and the work he puts into it.

• The main lake dock has been getting a lot of use.

• The annual garage sale is slated for Friday, May 25th and Saturday May 26th on Memorial Day weekend. h. Collections: • We have recently re-initiated small claims court proceedings in an attempt to further collect delinquent fees. Of the ten original test cases, three have paid in full, there are four with judgments against them, one is pending and we are still trying to serve two. It has been a positive collection effort. We will now attempt to enforce the judgments thru garnishment of wages, assets, etc. Thru small claims efforts we have collected about $10,000. i. Babbitt congratulated the department heads and staff on a good budget year as the corporation finished about $127,000 ahead in income and budgeted expenses were almost $7,000 less than budgeted.

The employees continue to do a great job in controlling their departments and expenses. j. Muskrat Update: Last month Babbitt reported on the muskrat issue. Trappers removed 287 muskrats from the main lakes from various locations including new locations given in member feedback.

The average number of muskrats trapped in prior years has been approximately 300 per year. Last year we were not able to get an out-of-season permit. Any actions out of season will have to be done by a member on an individual permit or by members contacting an individual company. CLPOC will continue to trap in future years to manage the muskrat population.

9. CONSENT CALENDAR: A motion was made by Beckie De Young to approve the March 14, 2018 Workshop notes and

CLPOC Board Minutes the March 24, 2018 Board meeting minutes as well as receive and file the March 2018 check disbursement reports. Motion approved unanimously.

10. MEMBERS COMMENTS ONLY ON ITEMS FOR ACTION OR ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: • Jack Korb (HV217 & 218): Questioned if trapped muskrats were turned over to anyone that would use them for food as there is s big demand for muskrat meat.

Asked the same question regarding the goose eggs. Was told the trapper doesn’t charge us but does keep the trapped muskrats. The DNR requires the goose eggs be completely destroyed when they are collected.

• Gerry Christofferson CL262 ): Comment on method of collecting fees, regardless of what funding proposal is approved. Suggested considering another way that allows for different payment options instead of a onetime payment that is timed when members have some many other payments due, i.e. Christmas bills, property taxes, etc. He recognizes the accounting problems but other large payments such as car insurance have a way to spread them out over a time period. Asked the financial group work out such a method as it might help with the fee collection from a group of the members who are not paying due to the onetime high payment. Korb asked if the funding committees had taken these comments into consideration and was told it has been discussed along with the variables involved. It is hoped that once the Member ID System is implemented, there will be more options for payments.

• Larry De Young (RS155): Asked if the three proposals are bare bones proposals or do they contain enough money to do what is really needed or to cover unexpected items. Was told the figures given are just projections and they are up to the Board to look at. They do include funding for Reserve Replacement items but not large items like dredging. De Young stated he, like most members, doesn’t want to pay more but in reality believes the amount members pay is “ridiculously low”. He expressed concern that they may not contain enough funds to not only maintain CL as it is now or to make CL even better. Was told the figures projected now only covered maintaining FY2019 status quo with nothing beyond that. De Young would like to see a figure that gives the corporation room to breathe. To run the place the way it should be run simply requires more money. Altier added there will be series of forums and meetings

coming up regarding possible items with big financial impacts to stimulate discussions regarding funding and priorities.

• Bill Mead (Highland Heights lot 6): Said he is a very new CL member and was stunned by how low the rates are for what we get. Gave recognition to the Board for managing and the marketing person for the great job. From a user standpoint, likes the monthly fee payment option, even possibly electronically withdrawing it from his account. Supports the idea of a rainy day fund but recognizes it needs to be protected by guidelines. Lakes need to be maintained with dredging.

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• Carrol Snyder (GP146): Asked what is the lot default equalization charge added on in the funding proposals. He was told it is based on the projected write off taken each fiscal year to cover the lost revenue when the bad debt is booked. The loss is not recognized until the fourth year after someone stops paying which is typically when the lot goes back to the State. For FY2019 the projected total is $107,000 or this amount divided by 4,500 for each member which is approximately $23 per lot for this coming year.

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12. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. An item to approve the Michigan Liquor Commission Liquor License Resolutions. De Young made a motion to suspend meeting rules in order to take action on this item. The motion passed unanimously. De Young made a motion to approve the Michigan application dates as stated above for a special license to provide alcohol. Motion seconded by Altier. The motion passed unanimously. b. An item to appoint the Nominating Committee members: Wilcox thanked Paul Szymkowicz who volunteered to be the chair of the committee this year. His task will be to put together the committee of six members, three Board members and three members at large. Those interested in serving on the committee should contact Paul. Paul will obtain a committee email address and have it available as soon as possible. c. An item to expend $19,210 from the Replacement Reserve Fund for the resurfacing of 4 asphalt tennis courts: Two of the courts are at the Royal and the other two are by the Alpine House. Cracks have appeared in the surfaces of the Royal courts and the acrylic surfaces are peeling off the asphalt base. This is the last time we will be able to repair these courts.

The acrylic surface of the Alpine courts is not as bad but they have a couple large cracks. Resurfacing is said to typically last six years but the last Royal resurfacing is in its ninth year. The BAG committees looking at all the tennis and pickle ball courts as part of the whole project. This is preliminary information and the actual figures may be significantly higher when brought back to the Board next month.

The Pickleball Club is concerned about the courts and their ability to hold a large pickleball tournament n the future. Altier brought up that the Strategic Planning Committee is looking at assessing all the amentias in Canadian Lakes to make recommendations on their future. d. An item to expend $6,104 from the Replacement Reserve Fund for the replacement of the Pines Office building furnace: 48

The furnace is at least 30 years old. A crack has developed in the pan collecting condensate and the expensive repair may not be successful. It is recommended to replace the furnace with a higher efficiency unit. e. An item to expend $4,963 from the Reserve Replacement Fund for the replacement of the indoor pool RO water system: The current Reverse Osmosis (RO) system was installed in 2006 and does not have the capacity to keep up with water demand of the pool bather load that has increased since that time. f. An item to approve a funding proposal: In opening, Wilcox reminded all members that as the Board went thru their discussion all figure are projections. French opened the discussion with the statement that all the Board members have previously received updated information on the language and the information in the plans. He summarized the plans as follows: • The White Plan is essentially what we do now. The change is it no longer uses CPI but uses the US rate of inflation adjustment and includes a lot fee default equalization charge.

• The Blue Plan is intended to provide a base fee for all members to cover CL infrastructure. User fees are increased in order make it so that those that use the recreational amenities would pay for them on a user fee basis. The Campground, storage area and the restaurant would remain as is operationally.

• The Green Plan is intended to be an all inclusive plan whereby all the amenities with the exception of Campground, storage, the restaurant, and the golf cart fee would be included in the fee.

Included in the material is a breakdown of the member fees by the year, quarter, month, week and day.

This was followed with extensive discussion between the Board members.

This included but was not limited to the following: • Clarification of the process used to reduce the number of funding proposals in front of the Board from five to three which was that one of the plans was dropped as it was a hybrid of the White and Blue Plans and the plan based on property value was dropped after unfavorable input from members reviewing the five plans.

• Finance Committee commended for reaching out trying to cultivate different funding proposals based on information they have received from the corporation’s membership. Each plan offers a different perspective with their pros and cons listT h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

ed in the materials distributed. Members are being asked to step up to amenity usage.

• Having lived thru the MIP proposal, this time the Board has tried to approach funding with an inclusionary process although a business decision limited the members reached by surveys and eNews outputs to only those who have provided the corporation with their email addresses for these kinds of communication and not by mailings. People are urged to participate with their input. People do have to be realistic in their expectations and suggestions. Decisions have to be made based on the whole and not just one individual.

• Information is available on line, copies of the plans are available at the office and by simply asking questions.

• The information presented is draft copies and any number attached at this time is preliminary and subject to change.

It was stressed that the membership must not take the figures given with the plan as the final figures as these likely may be changed when the plans are presented to the membership for their vote. A Board member expressed their concern that some members might take these numbers as the final ones and not projections given with the conceptual plans. Concerns were expressed that the plans need to provide enough funds as everything could be considered an amenity.

• There is one more opportunity for discussion at the May workshop meeting.

• The Blue Plan and Green Plan but not the White Plan as presented state the campground, storage area, and restaurant will operate as is including revised fee structure. In the White Plan, state the campground, storage area, and restaurant will operate as is but the fee structure also remains as is but adjusted by inflation in future years. All plans recognize special financial needs may require a special assessment in the future.

• The three proposed plans are distinctly different. Watts stated she supports all the plans while Brakora and De Young are opposed to the Green Plan.

• Discussion about combining multiple lots into a single membership fee.

• Recommendation that everyone look at each plan independently and go thru the pros and cons they see for each plan from both their personal position but also from an overall corporate perspective. Any plan has to meet our Mission Statement, our Vision Statement, and our Core Values. Possible plan failures need to be recognized and addressed as well as possible successes identified.

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CLPOC Board Minutes • The committees involved in developing a funding plan are not made up of only Board members but also members at large so input comes from the membership. The committee members put a lot of thought into the development of the proposals.

• History has shown our amentias are not used 100% so voting has to be based on logic, not just on emotion, considering what is best for Canadian Lakes.

Although we are sensitive to the fact that people vote their wallet, we don’t want to create a situation that does not keep Canadian Lakes a great place as this is a vote on our financial future.

• This is a five year plan which is basically a short term plan. Need to keep in perspective that we are still looking for a long term plan which may shift how we fund and how much we need for funding in the future.

• The final opportunity for discussion will be at the May 9th workshop meeting.

13. MEMBERS COMMENTS: • Joe Lanz (WF36): Stated he has been involved in CLPOC planning since 2002.

Past attempts to establish a differential between improved and unimproved lot owners as he feels we need to break away from the concept of everyone pays the same fee. Believes in a fee based on everyone paying the same base fee in addition to a fee based on assessed value.

He calculated that 28% of the vacant lots have a value less than the membership fee. He has developed a proposal based on this concept that he believes is the best solution and will incentivize vacant lot owners to continue paying their membership fee. He will forward a copy of it and explanatory details to the Board members and come to the May workshop to answer any questions.

• Jo Alex (RS159&160): Good that the Board is diverse in their opinions. Concerned that survey is any indication of how many are listening as the responses represent about 20% of the membership.

Need to find ways to get information out so they can make appropriate decisions as it affects all our property values. Have we looked at all opportunities to get revenue from properties going to the State such as renting them out for storage? Need to capture and share thoughts on funding plans. Told Board is exploring different thoughts including more storage.

• Dick Stockmar (CL190): Commended the Board for the process which is more open to input from the membership.

Survey results were pretty good for the seven or so days the surveys were open.

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Plans presented derived from the input of a lot a people but do not favor any one particular group as people felt the MIP did. They were originally drawn to Canadian Lakes by the amenities. All the amenities we have are worth the price we pay to have them. Would rather see the estimates on the plans overstated and maybe rebated at the end of the year than to understate them and have issues with failures. For any plan that spreads out the payment of fees, the cash flow needs to be looked at as that is of vital importance.

• Bill Mead ( ): Wondered about De Young’s comments on the Green Plan.

Did not understand how the White Plan subsidizes underperforming amenities.

Babbitt explained how with the current plan, the way the budget is built is a portion of the budget covers the shortfall of the income producing amenities -- that is subsidizes the amenities as part of the membership fee. The Green Plan also subsidizes the amenities up front without fees attached to the amenities. Talked about an outside company to evaluate service responses. Would not call roads an amenity but infrastructure.

• Larry De Young (RS155): Would like to see the Canadian Laker every month have an article on one of the amenities or where the money is being spent other than info that is in the minutes.

• Gerry Christofferson (CL262) ; Put the annual membership fee in perspective when compared to what the fee is for cable service, etc and use those kinds of things as a baseline when considering the funding proposals to run the entire community and what we have.

Board members believe in Canadian Lakes. Responded to a posting on social media that the Board was meeting privately to talk about the funding proposals as these posts being counterproductive.

Individuals will have different takes on the proposals and that is both expected and respected. Now is the time when changes in the proposals can happen, prior to the vote. Now is the time to process what has been presented then speak up either at the next workshop or by emailing a committee chair or any Board member. She asked those watching the meeting to share this with others.

• Wilcox concluded by again thanking the members who attended today and those watching on Facebook. Restated that anyone with questions should not hesitate to ask. They would be answered – not be the answer they like – but they will be answered. His email address is doctorw. clpoc@gmail.com

14. DIRECTORS COMMENTS: • A number of the Board members thanked members in attendance and viewing on Facebook for their attendance and their participation at this important time for Canadian Lakes.

• Jim Swartzendruber: Thanked Greg and staff for doing a remarkable job and wants people to be patient in the office.

Asked members when they leave the meeting to go out and talk to people, encouraging them to gather information, and help promote “The good life”.

• Beckie De Young: Stated she was upset when told of the treatment of office staff when they were told “You work for me!”

Most of the staff are members of Canadian Lakes. WE are all part of the same organization with the same goals. They are doing their jobs not just for us but also for themselves as members.

• Jan Watts: Wanted to encourage the membership to become more active. The

18. NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: a. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in the CLPOC Conference Room, 10690 Pierce Road, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 4:30 p.m.

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15. MEMBER COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: • The Nominating Committee is being formed for the 2018 election. Paul Szymkowicz has been appointed the chair and will be looking a few for membersat-large to join the committee. An email address for the committee will be created.

• There will be one more opportunity to continue open discussions with the membership on funding proposal at the May 9th workshop meeting.

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None 17. ADJOURNMENT: Dan Altier moved to adjourn at 11:35 am with support.

b. The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Saturday, May26, 2018 at the Highland Haus, 11560 Belle Isle, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 9:00 am.

Respectfully submitted, Kris Bybee, Recording Secretary Beckie DeYoung, CLPOC Board of Directors Secretary (Board minutes printed as submitted.)

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June

July

2 Girls on the Run 5k 4

4 Big Rapids Jaycees 4th of July Parade 4

10 Summer Concert Series-

7 Little Big Town with special

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17 Chris Young Losing Sleep Tour with Kane Brown 6

7 Firecracker Open at the Royal7

13 Ferris Community Band-

7 5-k Fun Run/Walk at the Royal7

23 Players Camp Production-

7 16th Young Anglers’ Fishing Contest7

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7 CLA Summer Picnic7

23 20th Annual Bass Tournament-

7 Fireworks at the Highland Haus7

Sunset Shores Beach7

8 Canadian Lakes Seniors vs. Celebs Baseball7

24 Summer Concert SeriesReuther Music Pavilion7

25 James Taylor & His All-Star Band with special guest Bonnie Rait and Band 2 26 Blues and Bayous Tour: with John Fogerty, Willie Nelson, and ZZ Top

15 Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train 2 18 Shania Twain7 18 Johnny Mathis7

27 Bass Fishing Fun NightPines Park Beach7

21 Melody Makers/Canadian Lakes Men’s Chorus7

30 Summer Art/Craft and Quilt Show-Highland Haus7

25 Bass Fishing Fun Night7

22 Summer Concert Series7

28 Summer Concert Series7

August 5 Jeff Dunham 6

11 Bullhead Contest Finals7

6 Lindsey Stirling 5

11 Summer Concert Series7

8 CLA Ice Cream Social7

18 Run Michigan Cheap (Half-marathon, 10-k, 5-k) 4

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22 Bass Fishing Fun Night7 25 Summer Concert Series7 31 Classic Car Cruise-In & Sock Hop 4

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DAY TIME

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Canadian Lakes Weekly Scheduled Activities NOTE: All activities are open to Canadian Lakes property owners, family members, and guests. Property owners are asked to obtain “Guest Passes” from the CLPOC office.

SEASONAL

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4th

2nd

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Yoga Club Oct-Apr Mah Jongg Melody Makers (ladies) Apr-Jul, Oct-Dec Dotted Cubes (bunko) Canadian Lakes Men’s Chorus Apr-Dec Euchre/Pinochle Club

Alpine Haus Highland Haus Highland Haus Alpine Haus Highland Haus Alpine Haus

TUESDAY 2nd

2nd

2nd

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Morton Township Meeting Odd months Women’s Bible Study Sept-Oct Pool Cue League Oct-Dec/Jan-Mar Table Tennis Morton Township Meeting Even months Austin Township Meeting Monthly Exercise/Dance Class Drop-In Mixed Tennis

290 Main, Mecosta Highland Haus member homes Alpine Haus 290 Main, Mecosta 14132 Pierce, Stanwood Alpine Haus Alpine Haus courts

WEDNESDAY 1st

2nd

3rd

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2nd

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

4th

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Flower Power Apr-Oct Bible Study Book Babes Book Club Novel Friends Book Club Quilt Club Mixed Bowling Sept-May Bridge (duplicate) CLPOC Workshop/Agenda Mtg Canadian Lakes Players Bridge (duplicate) Mah Jongg Apr-Oct Canadian Lakes Fishing Club Apr-Oct Morton Twp. Planning Comm. Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct 290 Treasure Seekers Fishing Fun Night May-Sept

Highland Haus Alpine Haus Member homes Member homes Highland Haus Remus Lanes Alpine Haus Main Conf. Rm. Highland Haus Highland Haus Alpine Haus Alpine Haus Main, Mecosta destinations vary Main beach

THURSDAY 10-11 am Exercise/Dance Class Alpine Haus

1 pm Bridge (drop-in) Highland Haus

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