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D E C E M B E R 2 0 19 / J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0

It’s Christmastime in Canadian Lakes! The snow came early this year and we are covered in a blanket of white. It’s a beautiful time of year here in more ways than one. Let us not forget the beauty and gifts we’ve all been given.

LOOKING FOR CHRISTMAS T’was the week before Christmas, she went over her list, Though she checked off each item, there was something amiss.

Seems the trinkets were all there, lining every shelf, But nothing seemed like Christmas, she thought to herself.

Oh, the lights had been hung from the rooftop with care.

On the lawn were three trees, a small sleigh by the stair.

The porch held a wreath, all agleam by the door, A reindeer, a snowman, some candles and more.

Inside, there were cabinets, items emptied and replaced.

Where once had been dishes, there were decorations encased.

There were dollies and Santas and some carolers, too, Some toy trucks, and train cars, some old and some new.

Of course, there was the tree, with each ornament in place, Things that should have brought joy or a smile to her face.

With a turn of her head, she looked left to see.

Had the village been missed? Is that what it could be?

But the buildings were set, each house in a row.

Forty structures had been placed, their windows aglow.

Turning next to the mantle, she could see for herself, The stockings had been hung for that jolly old elf.

Superficial it seemed and lacking it would feel.

Until she saw the nativity and dropped down to kneel.

Underneath it all, she began to understand.

T’was simple as this: “Cherish life all you can.”

God gave us our family, our talents and our friends.

Appreciate what you’re given, knowing it’s on lend.

Rejoice in the good times, the sad times remember, You’ll keep Christmas in your heart, from year’s start through December.

—Joyce B. Wilcox

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Photo credit: Diane Schwartz

You’ve enjoyed writings from the Writer’s Quest group in the past few issues of The Canadian Laker, and a recent submission by Joyce B. Wilcox does an excellent job of putting Christmastime into perspective. We hope this warms your heart and brings a jolly smile to your face.

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CONTENTS D E C E M B E R 2 0 19 / J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0

12 2019 Annual

Election Results

14 2020 Census 17 The Canadian Lakes Camera Club

22 Nestlé Waters Reflects On A Year Of Giving Back To The Community

32 Giving Back and Ways You Can Help

34 Find Your Fashion – Locally

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Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation

In Every Issue

8 From the General Manager

10 From the Board 16 Canadian Lakes Yard Waste

18 Marketing 19 From the CLA 26 Focus on Fishing

40 Mobile Watch 42 From a Canadian Lakes Kitchen

44 CLPOC Board Minutes

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52 Calendar of

Area Events

54 Let’s Get Social

36 Life on Our Links 38 Safety

Publisher Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation 10690 Pierce Road Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 P 231-972-7651 • F 231-972-8884 canadianlakes.org

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Volunteer Staff Josh Howard, Marilyn Yvon and Nancy Wallace 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.

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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

A GREG BABBITT General Manager gbabbitt@clpoc.org

OFFICE 10690 Pierce Rd. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 Phone: 231-972-7651 Fax: 231-972-8884 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MEMBER SERVICES Jill Warners Lauren Densmore memberservices@clpoc.org

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s I am finishing up this article, I can’t believe it’s November 6 and there are already 4 inches of snow on the ground. For those “snowbirds” who have already left, you are missing out; and for those who are still here, you may be thinking you can’t leave soon enough. This early snowfall may be a sign we are in for a long winter. So, if this is what Mother Nature has in store for us, we will continue this year to make the community a winter destination for you.

We will be operating the tubing tow at the Highland Haus on weekends, when hill conditions permit. We also offer members the ability to book your own private tubing party. Also, don’t forget during the tubing tow operation we offer hot chocolate, popcorn, snacks, and a warm firepit.

Staff will be maintaining a great ice-skating rink again this year at the Highland Haus. Staff will also be maintaining the cross-country ski trail on The Highlands Golf Course. Stay tuned to the eNews and members.canadianlakes.org for the latest updates on all our wintertime activities.

As a reminder, beginning January 1 the Indoor Pool and Fitness Center and the tubing tow will become inclusive for members in good standing. Therefore, all current members in good standing (meaning all prior fees paid) will be able to use these amenities until April 1. In regard to payment of the new 2020 $695 membership fee, which is billed in January and due March 1, if the $695 membership fee is not paid by March 31, then beginning April 1 members would no longer be in good standing and would be unable to use the amenities.

Also, please remember that the Royal Grille has hours of operation on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday throughout the off season. Kyle just rolled out a new menu that is receiving great reviews. Shayna is planning some exciting events and some periodic seasonal drink specials. We also have some exhilarating new activities being planned. So, your continued support of the Royal Grille is much appreciated.

POTENTIAL

Typically at this time of year, I like to discuss our future potential, and this edition is no different. I believe that our community’s future looks bright. We now T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

have in place a solid funding plan for the next five years. We will now be able to continue to maintain this community as we have previously done and expect to accomplish some improvements along the way. With the funding plan having some inclusivities, it is felt this will add value to a membership. I believe future marketing efforts based on this will be a beneficial endeavor in increasing the value of this great community. Some of the efforts we plan to use to spread the word are our website, increasing our social media footprint, electronic advertising, radio, and even television. As hopefully you can see, we are not taking this effort lightly, as we know how important it is to keep this amazing community moving forward.

We need to find replacement members for those lots that are defaulting. So, the more individuals we can make aware of the great lifestyle we have here, the better off we will be.

FINANCE

An important process this time of year is preparing the budget for fiscal year 2021.

Along with this budget process is the formulation of the 2020 annual fee schedule.

With more than 35 percent of our total income anticipated to come from amenity fees, it is important we budget the amenity usage and related fee accurately to achieve our total budgeted amenity income amount.

The Board will be voting on the 2020 Fee Schedule at its December 21 meeting. The proposed schedule will be available on-line, and I encourage each of you to review this proposed schedule on the website at members.canadianlakes.org or call the office at 231-972-7651 to have a copy mailed or faxed to you.

INFORMATION

I would again like to remind you to please not rely on social media for information to form your position on an issue. You should be relying on the facts by viewing the Board meetings on our website, reading the Board meeting minutes, or receiving the eNews. Or you should always feel free to contact me directly and I will do my best to answer your questions and address your concerns. I always welcome your individual opinion. At times we may agree and other times we may not. But

hopefully at the end of our conversation we will both have a better understanding and will be able to appreciate each other’s point of view.

THANKFUL

I don’t think I can say thank-you too often, as I believe it is very important to recognize those who play a part in making this community great. I thank the many volunteers, from my committee members to Flower Power to the yard waste attendants. I want you all to know what an important role you play in our success. You willingly donate your time and talent, and for that I am very appreciative.

I am especially grateful for my devoted staff of employees and my department heads: Casey Smith, Kim Dowell, Jessica Slendak, Dennis Wolfe, Bill Hull, Rob Mickey, Shayna Hancock, and Kyle Perrault. These people and their staffs do a lot of their work behind the scenes and rarely get the recognition they deserve.

As with every year during this wonderful holiday time, my staff joins me in wishing each of you a Joyous Holiday Season and a very Happy and Healthy New Year!

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From the Board

Dear Fellow Members,

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very new year I get a renewed inspiration of hope, generosity, and understanding. Humbled by those who have endured hardships or conflict yet continue to view the beauty of the world, bringing a positive message to all. Those individuals have qualities which I aspire to possess. With this new year, I wish those same qualities to be inspirational for Canadian Lakes.

Written by: President Janice Watts

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@clpoc.org OFFICERS President Janice Watts janiceleewatts2002 @yahoo.com Vice President Paul Szymkowicz pls.clpoc@gmail.com Secretary Beckie DeYoung larrybeckie@aol.com Treasurer James French jbf.clpoc@gmail.com DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Dan Altier altierdt@gmail.com Jim Brakora jbrakora@hotmail.com John Colley jacclpoc@gmail.com Bob Halpin rbobhalpin@aol.com James Swartzendruber jswartz744@yahoo.com CLPOC BOARD MEETINGS Regular Monthly Board Meeting Fourth Saturday 9 a.m., Highland Haus Workshop Board Meeting Second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., CLPOC Office Conference Room

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H ope

Coming in the form of a pure, simple declaration. Representing a desire for a positive future; envisioning all of us as members working together. Canadian Lakes is at a very exciting point in time, evolving while embracing what has made our community precious over the decades. I cannot think of a better group than my fellow members to help create our future. I am hopeful and a proud member. I believe in Canadian Lakes, the people, the environment. My faith is that you feel the same.

G ene ro sity

You don’t have to look far in Canadian Lakes to see a member volunteering his or her time. Many if not all are not volunteering for acknowledgment and praise; but rather coming from the heart, having a desire to give back. To those generous members, do not underestimate the impact you have made possible in our lives here in Canadian Lakes with activities, beautifications, and sense of feeling safe in our community. With full sincerity, you are motivational with your selfless kindness.

U n de rstan ding

In true candor, at times, personally it can be a challenge for me, speaking from a tolerance perspective. Embracing and respecting differing ideas and opinions has never been a challenge to me but rather when placed within voices of negativism. My goal, as a CLPOC Board member, is to be a better listener moving forward, concentrating on the true message while encouraging healthy, respectful exchanges. We all believe in Canadian Lakes—let’s all work together. The prospect for greatness will then grow exponentially.

This message may seem to some unimportant, absent of content. Quite the contrary. This upcoming year holds a plethora of opportunities for Canadian Lakes: a new funding plan that is distinctive from past membership fees offering inclusive amenities, and a “Community Plan” in the making that will provide a map for our future. Hope, generosity, and understanding are vital, fundamental ideals that will influence the finer details. What could be more focal than bringing in a new year with positive intent, rejuvenation of giving back, and a readiness to reach out with an olive branch? From me to each and every one of you, Happy New Year.

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Protecting property values: We value taking proactive steps to protect and enhance the investment members have made in their homes and in community amenities.

Financial soundness and sustainability: We value a financial structure that enables us now and in the future to meet community standards for the quality of our properties, membership programs and services and safety.

Shared governance: We value and depend on the leadership and participation of members in the governance activities of the community and on an informed membership.

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2019 Board of Directors Election

2019 Annual

Election Results

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he CLPOC Board of Directors hereby informs members of the election results disclosed at the 2019 Annual Meeting on November 16.

In addition, the board thanks the following election inspectors for their hard work: Beckie DeYoung, Alice Dean, Gloria Rogers, Deb Macaddino, Lynn Tracy, Eileen Osborne, Judy Genotti, Monty Sutcliff, and Mike Osborne.

Ballots issued to members in good standing:

3931

Returned ballots required for a quorum:

1644

Number of spoiled ballots

9

Total ballots returned: (42%)

The three candidates receiving the most votes are elected to serve as Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors for the years 2020-2022.

Daniel Rice = 785 John Colley = 779 Paul Szymkowicz = 709 Krystyn Evans = 682

Ronald Presley = 502 Gary Jensen = 457 Linda Tilley = 450 Wallace Kardosh = 404

Congratulations to John Colley, Daniel Rice, and Paul Szymkowicz!

John Colley

Daniel Rice

Paul Szymkowicz

The Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors would like to extend a very sincere thank you to all the candidates for their willingness to dedicate their time and talent to serve our community.

If you have any specific questions relative to these results, please feel free to contact Greg Babbitt, general manager, at gbabbitt@clpoc.org or 231-972-7651.

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2020 Census

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he 2020 Census is getting under way, and many hands are needed to accurately tally the number of people living in the United States. Recently, 2020 Census address canvassers were in our communities, verifying addresses and updating maps in preparation for the count next year.

Working for the Census is not just a good-paying job ($14 per hour to start), but one that contributes to the greater good of our communities. The data collected helps the government determine the distribution of funds for schools, hospitals, roads, and community-based programs. Each person equals roughly $1,800 for his or her community. An undercount can mean the loss of millions of dollars over the course of 10 years. Not only that, it determines the number of seats our state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The 2020 Census will be using more technology for this decennial to complete the enormous

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task of accounting for all 320 million U.S. residents.

Each person will receive a notice in March 2020 to fill out a Census questionnaire form. People may do this online, request a paper copy, or call in by phone. The 2020 Census workers in the field will use smartphones and tablets to update maps and record information. But even with the use of this 21st century technology, the Census will still depend on good, old-fashioned shoe-leather. Households that do not reply by May 1 can expect a visit from a census taker to help them finish up the survey.

Census takers are needed to ensure an accurate count! Those interested can complete a short online application, which takes about 30 minutes, to be considered for upcoming positions. Workers are paid for training and receive mileage reimbursement for their travels. Census takers work flexible hours in their local communities; for example, a person living in Mecosta County will not be sent to the U.P. Apply at www.2020census.gov/jobs; or, visit your local library to see when a 2020 Census recruiter will be on site.

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YARD WASTE SITE INFORMATION

BY: ROGER STOBERT

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Thank You to all the Canadian Lakes Yard Waste attendants for your service

to Canadian Lakes in 2019. Your support helps ensure an important asset is available to all the Canadian Lakes residents which helps minimize the dumping of these wastes on neighbors’ lots and common areas.

As with most volunteer groups, the yard waste site experiences attrition of its attendants due to health, work responsibilities, family dynamics, and a host of other reasons. Consequently, we are always looking for additional members. If you can spare two hours a month on a Sunday or Wednesday from April through November, please consider volunteering as a yard waste site attendant. The training is minimal, and the job involves no manual labor.

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Almost all attendants report that they receive positive and immediate feedback from our grateful Canadian Lakes community.

I wish happy holiday greetings to all the attendants. May you and your families have a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

On behalf of the attendants, I would like to extend a very Merry Christmas and happy and healthy New Year to all Canadian Lakers.

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n October I started a new social club in our community—the Canadian Lakes Camera Club. I have been a resident since 2016. Our group currently has 22 members.

As an avid photographer and still-learning amateur, I wanted to start a group of people of all levels of experience with any camera and an interest in photography. We get together to share ideas and learn so we can all get better together and take better pictures.

Some of our members have years of experience, while others are beginners—from people who use camera phones to those who use DSLRs. We have members who like to photograph people and others who like to photograph wildlife, landscapes, or nature. Our meetings focus on teaching beginners to use their cameras or on techniques for how to photograph something specific.

We plan to have some working meetings out taking photos as a group. Our first quarterly themed photo contest starts December 1. This first contest is themed Winter Landscapes. It is open to the entire community to submit from December 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020. Winners will be announced in March 2020 when the next contest begins. We have received great support from the community and have been given some prizes to award the winners. We are also looking at holding a camera gear swap meet sometime in mid-2020. The club is checking into visits with Artworks photographers, and I am in contact with a professional who has photographed for National Geographic about visiting our club.

The Canadian Lakes Camera Club meets at the Highland Haus every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. The club can be reached at clcameraclub@outlook.com, or visit our Facebook page—https://www.facebook.com/Canadian-Lakes-Camera-Club-102414767836207/

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Marketing

Canadian Lakes Marketing

JESSICA SLENDAK Marketing Director jslendak@clpoc.org

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nother year gone by in Canadian Lakes and another exciting year just on the horizon. The year 2020 creates a unique selling position for Canadian Lakes. For so long we’ve had an extremely low annual membership fee and members would pay as they used most amenities. I have often heard the question, “What do I get for the annual fee?”

Now I can easily answer that the membership includes outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness area, and snow tubing tow fees, as well as greens fees at our short courses, for members. Our new funding plan has more value, and I believe it will attract new property owners.

Taking a look at the past season, we did very well with our Search Engine Marketing Campaign and had over one million impressions in the Grand Rapids market including Ada, Forest Hills, Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Rockford, Caledonia, Grandville, Hudsonville, and Jenison. We also geofenced Fifth Third Ballpark where we had our final season of naming rights on Canadian Lakes Landing. Our search engine optimization continued as well, making sure we appear first or second when users do a relative Google search.

We invested in just under 500 radio commercials on two different stations targeting retirees and young families.

We also took part in radio giveaway promotions that provided us even more exposure in not only the Grand Rapids market, but also the Detroit and Toledo markets, resulting in exposure to more than one and a half million people.

We continued to invest in brochure distribution that sent more than 17,000 brochures to related trade shows around Michigan, major points of interest, major corporations, welcome centers, hotels, malls, and major sports outlets

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like Cabela’s in the Thumb area, Grand Rapids, Chicago suburbs, and Detroit.

Our branding message on all this media remained the same as previous years with “find your good life at canadianlakes.org” thus resulting in just over 40,000 new users to canadianlakes. org, compared to 28,000 in 2018. That’s a 40 percent increase in new users to our website. Our branding is working!

In 2020, our advertising message will be centered around the inclusive amenities members get for just under $700 a year. Radio, digital, and now TV will be used to get the message to the masses among marketing initiatives that create more buzz and awareness of Canadian Lakes. I expect to see some awesome numbers after next year’s season.

How about those lights on the Castle again this year? I hope you enjoyed the new additions to Century 21 White House Realty’s Nights of Lights.

The Nights of Lights committee worked very hard and did some awesome things for Canadian Lakes this year, so here’s a special thank you to Shannon Hannon (chair), Karen Kulman, Deb Perry, Estelle Molitor, JoAnn Jewel, Fran Voci, Tim Collinge, and Larry Klein for stepping up to help make this year awesome. My co-workers, Casey Smith and Lindsay Halcomb, also did their part very well!

As the Christmas season will be in full swing when you read this edition of The Canadian Laker, I wish you and yours the very best during this most wondrous time of year. Slow down and enjoy the precious time shared with those you love and cherish. Many blessings and Merry Christmas to you all!

From the CLA BY: EARL CHRISTIANSON President 313-204-0877 eande751@sbcglobal.net

“Halloween Dance at the Castle,” photo credit Liz Dean and Robin Bielby

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“Trick or Treat at the Castle,” photo credit Peggy Brohl

realize that Christmas and New Year’s Day are right around the corner, but I want to do a shout-out to Donna and Fred Marsh and their committee members for the great job they did organizing the CLA Halloween Dance. The committee members were Char and Todd Williams, Lynn and Don Taylor, Kathy and Dave Baker, Shirley and Jerry Taylor, Shelly and Dave Brooks, Patti and Jeff Butzin, Denise and Tom Burris, and Theresa and Tom McIntoch. The decorations were spooky and the DJ had everyone up on their feet dancing the night away.

Speaking of spooky, I heard the trickor-treat night at the Castle was a lot of fun (Elaine and I could not be there). This was the largest group of kids, parents, and grandparents ever. More than 50 tables were decorated and supplied with candy to hand out to the kids by kind, generous Canadian Lakers who dressed up to make sure the kids had a great time. All the candy was purchased by those Canadian Lakers. The Halloween Dance Committee left the decorations up to add to the spirit of the evening.

The pumpkin carving contest was a first for this trick-or-treat event. Although we did not have as many contestants as I had hoped for, it was still fun.

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—Maggie Hawkins; third place—Hollie and Skylar Horvath.

The CLA Christmas Craft Show at the Castle was held on November 30. Since I am writing this in early November, I can’t comment on how it went, but based on past shows, I’m sure it was a huge success.

Sue Destrampe always does a great job in coordinating this event. The crafters who participate are very creative and talented.

The CLA Board gets a bit of a break during December and January, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t busy planning some great events: • December 12 and 13 is the judging for the CLA Annual Christmas Home Decorating Contest. This event is open to all CLA members. A team from the CLA Board will travel around Canadian Lakes to visit the contestants’ homes to choose the first-, second-, and third-place winners. Prizes will be $100, $75, and $50. So get out your lights, garland, blow-up characters, and so forth and do your best to be one of this year’s winners. Past win19

“Trick or Treat at the Castle,” photo credit Peggy Brohl

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ners are still eligible to enter. Contact Peggy Brohl at 901-831-1673 or msbrohl@comcast.net by December 9 to register.

Tuesday, December 31, is the CLA Annual New Year’s Eve Party. I do not have all the specifics yet, but according to Events Director Peggy Brohl, it will be a great way to welcome in 2020. Read your Lite Lines, Canadian Lakes News, CLA Facebook page and the CLA website, www.canadianlakesassociation.org, for information as it becomes available.

During our January meeting, the CLA Board will review our plans for the 2020 CLA Winter Carnival.

The Carnival will be held on Saturday, February 8, at the Highland Haus. More details will be available as we get closer to this annual fun event.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - Earl Christianson Vice-President - Robin Bielby 231-823-4302 | rbielby3@gmail.com Secretary - Sharon Schmidt 517-483-3182 | schmidts55@yahoo.com Treasurer - John Loy 616-481-4000 | jloy@carlsonwagonlit.com Jo Alex 847-754-8137 | jolalexclakes@comcast.net Mike Burke 231-359-1114 | mburke890@charter.net

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The year 2020 will be special for the CLA. It will be our 40th anniversary. Although we actually began in 1975 as the Canadian Lakes Year Arounders Association, we filed our Articles of Incorporation with the State of Michigan in September 1980. So Happy Anniversary to all CLA members and thank you for supporting us with your annual membership fee.

Thank you also for the time that you volunteer to help out at our many events. To those of you who are not CLA members but still attend our events with your family and friends, please consider joining the CLA. The small membership fee of $25 per family per year helps us put on the many events that go on throughout the year; provides you with the monthly newsletter, Lite Lines; and gives you an annual CLA Directory and Buyer’s Guide. The CLA is also responsible for sanctioning the clubs that are available to everyone in Canadian Lakes.

We need at least three people to join the CLA Board of Directors. We meet once a month on a Thursday morning for two to two-and-a-half hours. Each of us has specific responsibilities, but we all help plan the events that we put on and we all work at as many of the events as possible. We need someone to take over Communications, to become Lite Lines editor, to oversee the website, and to become a kitchen and volunteer assistant. Training will be provided in all areas. No previous experience is required. It’s a fun job with a lot of rewards and you meet a lot of great people. Please contact me or one of the CLA Board directors for more information.

In closing, let’s all be thankful for being given this wonderful gift of Canadian Lakes living. Is it perfect?

Of course not. But in my opinion, it’s about as close as you can get. There are many great people in this community, and I am honored to know so many of them. Elaine and I wish you all the best Christmas and holiday season ever, and we hope that your 2020 will be happy, healthy, and filled with good friends and good times.

DIRECTORY AD SALES Bill Kerwin LITE LINES Elaine Christianson 313-204-7751 | eande751@sbcglobal.net MEDICAL SUPPLIES Sharon Schmidt Mike Burke Bob Teeter 231-972-0072 | bobteeter1@gmail.com

DIRECTORY WHITE PAGES/MEMBERSHIP Jo Alex

NEWCOMERS Earl Christianson Elaine Christianson

DIRECTORY YELLOW PAGES Earl Christianson Bill Kerwin 231-972-8918 | billkerwin35@gmail.com

PURCHASING John Loy Mike Burke

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SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES - SIGNS Tom Gawenda 231-557-4776 | btgawenda@charter.net SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Peggy Brohl 901-831-1673 | msbrohl@comcast.net Lou Preston 248-420-8811 | louispreston6@gmail.com VOLUNTEERS Robin Bielby 231-823-4302 | rbielby3@gmail.com WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR Lee Ann McCormick BRICK SALES Liz Dean 231-972-8576 | ldean710@charter.net

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Water is our life’s work.

Nestlé Waters North America employs approximately 280 locally-based workers, including those who work at the Stanwood bottling plant.

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t’s been a busy year for Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) in Michigan, especially in the local area. From donating water, food, and supplies to a number of community organizations, to supporting needed infrastructure improvement projects, and participating in clean-ups along rivers and highways, our Ice Mountain associates continue to volunteer in meaningful ways and give back to the community.

Earlier this year, we announced a $2 million investment into the Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund (IMESF). Established in 2002, the IMESF supports projects that improve the Muskegon River Watershed through conservation, enhancement, and restoration initiatives that help preserve the integrity of the watershed. Funds from the IMESF have supported projects anywhere along the 2,700-squaremile watershed stretching across nine counties from Houghton Lake to Muskegon. This latest $2 million investment will be paid in $100,000 installments annually for the next 20 years.

We were also pleased to announce this year that the Stanwood bottling facility achieved Gold certi-

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fication under the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) International Water Stewardship Standard.

NWNA remains the only company in North America with Gold-certified facilities. The AWS Standard is the first of its kind globally to promote best practices in water stewardship that benefit communities and preserve local watersheds, which are key priorities for NWNA. To further our commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment, we welcomed the third-party verification of scientific data and measurements provided through the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). This was made possible through a joint funding agreement with NWNA, coordinated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Scientific water resource information is fundamental to effectively managing the nation’s water supply, and the USGS is a federal agency that collects and analyzes important water resource information. The USGS installed two stream-monitoring stations and two groundwater monitoring stations near NWNA’s White Pine Springs site in Osceola County. Data collected at these stations is available

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on-line for public review and information on the USGS’s website.

Given the importance of water and science to NWNA, we were pleased to participate in the “Project WET” water festival again this year. This annual event that NWNA has funded and participated in for the past 16 years has provided hundreds of local elementary children with a hands-on water education experience. The event has been hosted in Northland Park and has other participating partners such as Muskegon River Watershed Assembly, Ferris State University, local area high school student volunteers and the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District.

In addition to water sustainability, NWNA is also committed to environmental conservation and reducing waste through recycling. Since the early 1990s, NWNA has reduced the amount of plastic in our most popular half-liter bottles by more than 60 percent. By 2021, our goal is to ensure that 25 percent of the plastic used to make bottles for our domestic brands is recycled PET (rPET) and by 2025 to increase that to 50 percent rPET. We are thinking beyond the bottle to find new technologies and delivery systems that help us achieve zero environmental impact.

We also support local recycling initiatives. For the last seven years, we have contributed funding to support the Morton Township Recycling Center.

Township Supervisor Dick Wheeler and his staff are to be commended for the great job they are doing to promote and grow recycling options in the local community.

We were also proud to partner with Keep America Beautiful and an Evart 4-H Club in contributing toward the construction of a building in which to house the 4-H Club’s decade-long recycling initiative.

We celebrated the grand opening of the new recycling center in Evart over the summer and look forward to a continued partnership with the 4-H Club and educating local youth about the importance of recycling.

Having approximately 280 locally-based employees who live and work throughout the area, we are firmly committed to being a good neighbor and helping local communities. Last year, we learned through Mecosta Revitalization that Bromley Park in the Village of Mecosta needed a water source for everyone who uses the park. We were pleased to offer the Village a $20,000 donation to help fund the construction of a new well at the park, which was completed this past summer.

Speaking of summer events, it has been a privilege for NWNA to support the Canadian Lakes Lakeside Motor Sports Summer Concert Series each year, along with Mecosta’s Music on the River and the Evart Timberbeast Dry-Triathlon. We were also pleased to contribute $80,000 toward renovations at the Evart School ball fields—renovations that were completed just in time for the baseball season this past year.

Nestlé Waters North America contributed $80,000 toward renovations of Evart School District’s ballfields.

This past summer, Nestlé Waters North America participated in the grand opening of the new Recycle Bulls Recycling Center in Evart. The company contributed toward the construction of the building.

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NestlĂŠ Waters North America is proud to support local recycling initiatives and recently donated $10,000 to the Morton Township Recycling Center.

Our support for the community doesn’t end with Mecosta and Osceola Counties. Since October 2015, NWNA has donated bottled water to the residents of Flint. We worked closely with Mayor Weaver, non-governmental organizations and the Flint community to understand how we can best help meet their needs. Starting in May 2018, we began providing approximately 100,000 bottles of water per week to three Flint Help Centers. From May 2018 through the end of August 2019 alone, we have donated more than 6.5 million

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bottles of water to the Help Centers and we have agreed to continue our bottled water donations.

In addition to Flint, we also have donated bottled water to other communities dealing with boil water advisories and natural disasters.

We are very proud of our contributions to the communities in which we operate and to the entire state over the 17 years that we’ve called Michigan home. Each year presents new opportunities for us to give back to the community and we look forward to what 2020 will bring.

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PIKE TOURNAMENT RESULTS Only 12 anglers took to the water on September 14 in search of northern pike and muskie during the 15th Annual Tournament. They caught 27 pike, but only three were 24 inches or over. Jeff Abel won largest pike at 26.5 inches, and Dennis Parent took second longest at 23.5 inches. Levi Welling had most total inches with 26. Larry DeYoung won most total pike with five. No muskies were caught. Anglers enjoyed pizza and beverages when the tournament concluded.

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RESULTS OF PIKE FUN NIGHT Only three fishermen participated on September 25 but enjoyed good weather and pizza from Hixson’s. One fisherman caught eight pike, but only one was over 24 inches at 26.5 inches. Another fisherman caught two, and the third caught none.

CANADIAN LAKES FISHING CLUB UPDATE At the October Club meeting, officers were all re-elected for another year: president, Dale Doepker, vice president, George Groll, treasurer, Don Charles.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 8, 2020. All Canadian Lakes people interested in fishing are encouraged to attend. We had 42 paid club members in 2019.

We have decided that Fun Nights next summer will be on the fourth Wednesday of the month, with $7 entry for members and $3 of that going for awards. We might also have some Saturday “Fun Mornings” from 7 to 10 a.m. if we get volunteers to host. Everyone brings his or her own refreshments.

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16TH ANNUAL YOUTH ICE FISHING DERBY Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon (Winter Carnival Day) Bring the kids for a fun time ice fishing, whether they have done it before or not. No registration needed, just show up. Fishing rods, bait, holes, shelters, underwater video, fish finders, bonfire, hot chocolate and donuts provided free. Canadian Lakes Fishing Club members will give instruction and assistance in catching fish. In past years, more than 100 kids have caught hundreds of bluegills, perch, and several pike.

Location is on the Main Lake, just south of Buchanan, off West Royal, with parking alongside the pickleball courts. We will also have a free raffle for the kids, at 10:30 a.m., with more than a dozen great prizes.

Adults are welcome to come and learn the techniques as well.

If you have questions, call Dale Doepker, 972-8663 or email dtroutman97@aol.com.

ANNUAL KIDS AND BIG FISH CONTEST RESULTS The annual fishing contest sponsored by the Canadian Lakes Fishing Club has ended for another year. The

Fishing Club would like to thank all those who entered. There were 17 entries, with 16 trophies awarded.

Four Big Fish trophies awarded, with two of them going to our younger entrants. Jon Eberhardt won for the largest largemouth bass and Mark Eschmann for the largest bullhead. Jackson Dowdy, age 14, won for the largest pike and Jackson Bouman, age 6, won for the largest bluegill.

Remember that this year’s contest runs from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020. One entry form is used for both. If the entry is a young angler, the information for the angler must be filled in as to age and so forth. All entries will be eligible for the Largest Fish Contest if the minimum length is met. The new entry forms will be available on the website and at the CLPOC office soon. Please make sure that the form used is for the current year, 2019 to 2020. An incorrect form may disqualify the entrant. In the meantime, keep track of your catches so you can enter them by October 10, 2020.

Please remember to release live all bass and muskies, plus pike that are 24 inches and over.

Good luck on your fishing trips, and remember: “That’s why it’s called fishin’ and not catchin’.” (In memory of Jim Hilton)

SAFETY ON OUR FROZEN LAKES Below are some common safety tips to remember before venturing out onto any frozen lake or pond: 1. Check the ice thickness with a spud or auger.

Be aware that snow or slush can hide thin areas.

2. Do not go out alone.

3. Carry a rope and ice spikes.

4. Take a cell phone to call 911 for help for yourself or others.

5. To help someone who falls through, do not go near the hole, but use a rope or long object to help the person.

6. If you make a large hole for ice fishing, insert a tree branch to mark it before leaving.

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Dancing at the Snowflake Ball Stepping across the snow covered drive, clouds overhead are gray.

Swirling, spinning, and dancing snowflakes performing nature’s ballet.

Wind’s picking up, so tempo does too, flurries frolic and play.

Bowing to their partners while in flight, it’s snowflake square dance sashay.

Wet flakes falling, snow’s getting heavy, Sleet has now come our way.

Damp clumps splash, like frozen pogo sticks, snowflake hip hop today.

Slush piles up, shovels push and shove, perfect to slide and sway.

Snow moves around to the one…two…three, waltzing is on display.

Snow storm’s over, the winds have died down, shovel’s been put away.

Nature’s dance has ceased, snow ball, ‘sno more, all much to our dismay.

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GIVING BACK AND WAYS YOU CAN HELP

God’s Helping Hands Will be closed for the holiday period after Friday December 20, 2019 and re-open on Friday January 3, 2020. Everyone is encouraged to visit and shop at the resale store, as the money raised from these sales is the main source of income for purchasing food, which is donated to needy families.

They are open only on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

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These shops, located next to each other in Country Corner Plaza, have unique, useful items at reasonable prices.

Purple Plum Fashions, owned by Lynda and David Slavens, opened about 18 months ago. Lynda describes it as her dream business. “I love fashion trends,” she says, “and I love shopping. We work hard to bring in unique items that make women feel beautiful when they leave.”

You’ll find colorful clothing in all shapes and sizes at Purple Plum, with accessories to complete your outfit. And it even has a small selection of shoes as well as children’s clothing. Lynda prides herself on providing personal service and advice. She’s hands-on but not obtrusive. “I like to make our customers feel warm.

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more than a place to shop—it’s also a place to get to know people and have a sense of community.

The Slavens are not new to retail but were new to the fashion industry. “We researched for about a year and a half,” Lynda says. They attended retail shows, made contacts, and thought through the process of establishing a shop. Merchandise now comes from California, New York, and Florida. “California is about two years ahead of the Midwest when it comes to fashion,” Lynda says. “We like to keep ahead of trends.” Some of the items in Purple Plum are not found even in cities such as Grand Rapids and Detroit.

“Naming the shop was the hardest part,” Lynda laughs. David adds that they went through hundreds of names before finally deciding on Purple Plum Fashions.

David and Lynda have lived in Canadian Lakes for seven years, moving here from Howard City. You may have seen David at Ace Hardware, where he enjoys being of service to customers. The couple, married 20 years, has a 12-year-old son, Bo. The family is completed by two dogs, Ginger and Lola.

Next door, Simply the Best has been a fixture in Canadian Lakes since 2008. JoAnn Jewell is in charge of the shop owned by her brother, Jeff VanSlembrouck.

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Jeff has been in retail many years and does the merchandizing; and it’s apparently a family tradition, as their grandparents were in retail.

JoAnn admits it’s hard work to maintain the shop.

She has several part-time assistants who provide friendly, helpful service to customers: Kathy, Liz, Gloria, Sue, Marsha, Joanne, and Lynn. “We all get along well, and we socialize together,” JoAnn says. Gloria, who has been with the shop for six years, agrees, saying, “We enjoy each other. And JoAnn is the best boss.”

Simply the Best features a wide array of bling, from trendy pendants to stylish watches and more. Scarves are a staple, and the ladies can help you learn to drape and tie scarves properly. Of course, fashionable clothing, hats, and handbags are available. “We can help you make an outfit,” JoAnn says. She notes that ponchos are big this year, and the shop carries some warm winter styles.

As in the past, the store will feature some woodcraft items from JoAnn’s husband Ken, a carpenter by trade.

His items can range from decorative frames to functional wine stoppers to beautiful bowls. “I’ve lived with sawdust most of my life,” JoAnn laughs.

The Jewells have been a part of Canadian Lakes since 1995, becoming permanent residents in 2004 when Ken retired. “There’s a real feeling of community here,” JoAnn says.

Let’s not forget that, while Simply the Best and Purple Plum Fashions are geared toward women, men are welcome to shop for the ladies in their lives. “We can help

them select gifts, or they can purchase gift cards,” JoAnn says. Lynda at Purple Plum is planning a “men’s night out” before Christmas and promises to have gifts for everyone from teachers to Secret Santas.

While it may seem contrary to have two such shops next to each other, neither JoAnn nor Lynda see a conflict.

They both love the lifestyle and people in Canadian Lakes and want to contribute to the community. The shops cater to women and sell affordable fashions, but they carry different items.

Remember that local retailers depend on and appreciate your business. Next time you need—or want—a cozy sweater, a stylish handbag, or some sparkly adornment, drive the short distance to Country Corner Plaza. Surely you’ll find just the thing, from clothing to bling, at Simply the Best or Purple Plum Fashions.

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Life on Our Links Canadian Lakes 2019 Hole-In-One Club Winners!

DENNIS WOLFE PGA Golf Pro If you have questions about golfing in Canadian Lakes, contact Dennis Wolfe at The Royal Golf Shop at 231-972-8979 or dwolfe@clpoc.org.

The 2019 golf season produced three winners in the Hole-In-One Club.

Congratulations to Ken Swathwood (#12 at The Royal), John Napiewocki (#16 at The Royal) and Ben Dorer (#7 at The Royal). Each player will receive $528.33 in gift certificates for their aces. Always remember that you never know when the next shot is going in!

USGA Introduces World Handicap System for 2020

The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched in January and will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time.

Though many countries are planning to adopt the new system in January, the system will go live in other parts of the world throughout the year to accommodate different implementation plans and variations in the golf calendar.

Developed by the USGA and the R&A in close coordination with existing handicapping authorities, the WHS will provide all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability, with handicaps calculated in the same way wherever they are in the world.

A key objective of the initiative was to develop a modern system, enabling as many golfers as possible to obtain and maintain a Handicap Index. Golfers will be able to transport their handicap index globally and compete or play a casual round with players from other regions on a fair basis. It will also indicate the score a golfer is reasonably capable of achieving the next time he or she goes out to play.

The WHS has two main components—the rules of handicapping and the course rating system. The rules of handicapping are encompassed within seven rules to inform administrators and golfers on how an official handicap index is calculated and administered, with some flexibility given to national associations based on how the sport is played and enjoyed in their regions. The course rating system, based on the USGA Course Rating System first adopted nearly 50 years ago and already adopted on nearly every continent, sets out a consistent method of determining a course’s difficulty. Together, these components become the foundational elements in determining a golfer’s handicap index.

Some key changes are as follows: • a minimal number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap; with the number of scores needed to obtain a new handicap being 54 holes from any combination of 18-hole and 9-hole rounds (with some discretion available for national or regional associations) • an average-based calculation of a handicap, taken from the best 8 out of the last 20 scores and factoring in memory of demonstrated ability for better responsiveness/control • a calculation that considers the impact that abnormal course and weather conditions might have on a player’s performance each day • a limit of net double bogey on the maximum hole score (for handicapping purposes only) • a maximum handicap limit of 54.0, regardless of gender, to encourage more golfers to measure and track their performances to increase their enjoyment of the game You can visit usga.org for a comprehensive look into the new world handicap system.

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Score Posting Guidelines for November Through March

Cold climate golfers are now in the inactive season regarding score postings. Scores produced after November 1 in Michigan are not valid for posting. Warm climate golfers (south of the Mason/Dixon Line) remain in an active season environment and are required to post scores. All players need to remember that they are subject to peer review. Your peers know if you are playing, and they also know if you are posting. The USGA provides full details on acceptable scores for posting purposes. This can be found online at usga.org under the handicapping section. Canadian Lakes will have an official handicap committee in 2020. Its purpose will be to help educate you on the new world handicap system and monitor score posting by club members to ensure the integrity of the system.

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Safety

Canadian Lakes Safety

ROB MICKEY Safety Department Director rmickey@clpoc.org

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s I write this article, there are only a handful of weeks left in 2019, and what a year it has been! Since I took my position just over a year ago, I’ve had the opportunity to meet and talk with so many people and be a part of several activities within our community. Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I’m truly looking forward to what 2020 brings.

I just wanted to take a minute and touch on a topic that the Safety Department focuses on this time of year, our “red light” program. In a nutshell, people who participate in this program purchase a “winter watchman” box that plugs into a standard outlet, then is connected via extension cord to a red-light bulb and placed in a visible window. If the temperature falls below the desired setting in the house, the red light comes on to alert somebody that there may be a problem with the furnace. We have a list of people who participate in this program, and this list is generated by the homeowner coming in to the CLPOC office EACH YEAR to register…your registration does not carry over between years. The

vast majority of red-light activations are caused by improper settings as the winter watchman boxes and their temperature dials are not an exact science.

The following may provide those with a box some valuable information. I have found that generally a setting between 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit on the dial is adequate, leaning more toward the lower 30F end. Again, it’s not an exact science, but this information may help alleviate some false activations. Rest assured both our Safety officers and our dedicated Mobile Watch volunteers are always on the lookout to help keep your house safe.

Please feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have.

A few quick stats for the month of October: Patrol miles driven: 3,373 Calls for service: 67 Red lights: 2 Thank you all again for another great year. For those of you sticking around, stay warm and have a safe winter season.

For those off to warmer climates, we’ll see you when you get back in 2020.

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Mobile Watch TRANSITION FROM SUMMER TO WINTER PATROLS The Mobile Watch has transitioned from summer to winter patrols. In the summer, our primary function is a deterrent, watching for mischievous and suspicious activities and helping lost residents and visitors. In winter, we continue this summer function but also keep a watchful eye out for those red lights.

RED LIGHTS Red lights are used to identify a potential home heating system problem. Residents who have left their Canadian Lake homes for warmer climates install these red lights and attached thermostats to illuminate if the temperature in their homes drops below a preset value.

While we check every house for red lights, we give special attention to those homes that have completed the Residential Vacation Form.

If you install a red light but don’t fill out a Resident Vacation Form, you are not helping yourself. These forms include your contact information and help Canadian Lakes Safety should there be a problem at your home. If you are gone and have not filled out this form, Safety may not be able to contact you as quickly or at all. Also, please note that a new form is needed for each absence. They do NOT roll over year to year.

The form also includes instructions for installing the red light. You provide the information regarding who to contact if a problem should develop at your home while you’re away. These forms are available at the CLPOC office or on the Canadian Lakes website: residential vacation form. On the CLPOC website, click on “Governing,” then “Documents and Forms,” then under Online Forms, “Residential Vacation Form (Red Light)” or at: https://members.canadianlakes.org/vacation/.

Canadian Lakes Safety provides the Mobile Watch with a list of the homes registered with this free service.

Open Garage Doors

It only takes a moment for an opportunistic criminal to gain access to your home via an open garage door.

Nationally, 30 percent of all home burglaries happen because of unlocked or open doors.

Criminal statistics show that most burglaries occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

This is why Mobile Watch volunteers report to Canadian Lakes Safety garage doors left open where it appears no one is at home—no cars in the yard or garage, no lights on in the house, no evidence of a homeowner working in the yard.

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When Mobile Watch alerts Safety, an officer will come to the home and ring the doorbell to see if the resident is at home. If there is no answer, the Safety officer will close the garage door to secure the home from unwanted entry.

Please keep your home secure by closing and locking all doors, especially when you are not home.

Rest assured that Mobile Watch and Safety personnel will do all they can to keep your home and valuables secure.

Helping Stranded Motorists

During the snowy months ahead, we occasionally encounter residents and visitors who are stuck in snow or have slid off the road. If the resident or visitor needs assistance, the patroller will contact Canadian Lakes Safety to offer aid. Upon arrival, the Safety officer will attempt to assist the motorists; but if the job is too big, Safety can arrange for a reliable tow company to remedy the situation.

On-Street Parking During the Winter Months

Between November 1 and March 31 from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m., vehicles may not park on Canadian Lakes roadways or road shoulders. Exceptions may be granted by contacting Canadian Lakes Safety at 231-972-8555. The purpose of this restriction is to facilitate snow removal and for emergency vehicle access.

Homeowners risk their vehicles being towed if their vehicles block snowplows and graders.

If you have special circumstances regarding on-street parking during the winter months, please contact Safety (231-972-8555) to see if an exemption is possible.

Off-Road Vehicles

Here is a refresher on the use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) in Canadian Lakes.

An ORV is defined as any motor vehicle that can be operated cross-country over land, snow, and/or other natural terrain, or on the frozen lake surface without the benefit of a road or trail. ORVs shall not be operated in or on any Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) Designated Common Facility (Area). Within the Canadian Lakes community, ORVs may only be operated on the shoulder of the road, or road edge if no shoulder exists, or on the frozen lake surface, or other area designated by the Board of Directors.

Any person age 12-15 years operating an ORV, trail bike, golf cart, and so forth on any CLPOC-owned road shoulder, road edge, or frozen lake surface must have an ORV certificate and be under the visual supervision of

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a parent or guardian. Persons under the age of 12 shall not be permitted to operate any type of motor vehicle on CLPOC-approved property. All types of motorized vehicles operating on CLPOC-approved property shall be required to be registered with the CLPOC office and shall visibly display the appropriate CLPOC sticker.

This rule is for YOUR SAFETY and the SAFETY OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Friends and Neighbors

Mobile Watch, like most volunteer groups in Canadian Lakes, is always in a state of flux. Participation in Canadian Lakes clubs and organizations changes because of health, family dynamics, age, interest, or a myriad of other reasons. Although we do our best to retain our existing members for as long as possible, we need new volunteers to help sustain Mobile Watchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longevity. Mobile Watch encourages its volunteers to talk to their friends and neighbors about the purpose and duties of Mobile Watch volunteer and how their involvement promotes the safety and security of our community and its residents.

If you know of someone interested in joining the Mobile Watch, please contact Roger Stobert, Mobile Watch Coordinator, at 231-972-1232 or spankky@charter.net.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year I would like to extend holiday greetings to all the Mobile Watch volunteers.

Because of your selfless duty, our Canadian Lakes residents can rest a bit easier knowing that their homes and the safety of their families are regularly monitored by a group of dedicated volunteers.

One of the greatest joys of this season is the opportunity to say THANK YOU for all you do and to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

The Mobile Watch would like to wish all Canadian Lakers, wherever you are spending your holidays, a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2020!

Your Mobile Watch will keep a vigilant eye on your homes to help ensure Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival and departure are without incident.

Roger Stobert, Mobile Watch coordinator, on behalf of your Mobile Watch patrollers

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BY: KATHY HALCOMB During these cold winter months, we all have that tried and true comfort soup recipe. Over the years I have tucked away several soup recipes that are sure to warm even Jack Frost. This one in particular I want to share is both warming and hearty, surely to fill the mightiest soul. I hope you enjoy this one as much as my family does. So from my family to yours, Bon Appétit!

UNSTUFFED PEPPER SOUP • 1 ½ lbs ground beef • 1 medium yellow onion • 1 medium red bell pepper • 1 medium yellow bell pepper • 2 medium green bell peppers • 2 cans Swanson beef broth • 2 cans petite diced tomatoes • 2 cans condensed tomato soup • 2 bags prepared white rice

Canadian Lakes December Idyll A clear starry night With snow pristine white In pines’ tow’ring height Sits Cardinal bright.

Watch deer in dawn’s light See geese soar in flight Feel frost’s icy bite And Winter’s fierce might.

Brown the ground beef with your chopped onion, drain the fat.

Add all chopped bell peppers with salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper to taste and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add liquids: beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato soup and simmer for 30 minutes over low-medium heat. Mix in prepared rice and simmer on low until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Serve hot with fresh Italian bread.

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CLPOC Board Minutes The following Board Meeting minutes have been condensed from the original for easier reading and to reduce the number of pages printed in The Canadian Laker. Complete minutes are available at www.members.canadianlakes.org under the governing tab, where you’ll also find full videos of Board meetings.

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday September 28, 2019 Highland Haus 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Jan Watts at 9:00 am.

Board members present: James French, Bob Halpin, John Colley, Paul Szymkowicz, Jim Brakora, Beckie De Young and Jim Swartzendruber Board members absent: Dan Altier Staff present: Greg Babbitt, Jessica Slendak, Lindsay Halcomb, and Kim Dowell APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: French moved to approve the agenda.

Motion passed unanimously.

AUSTIN TOWNSHIP REPORT: None PRESIDENT’S REPORT: (Jan Watts) •Extended a thank you to everyone for attending, the General Manager, operational staff and fellow Board members.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Kim Dowell reviewed the financial information for the month of August, 2019.

•Currently 490 lots have outstanding 2019 Membership Fees totaling $244,920 and 270 lots of the 490 also have outstanding 2018 Membership Fees totaling $153,922.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committees reports as follows: a.ACC: (Jim Swartzendruber) •Approved two new home, bringing the total this year to nine.

•Approved one attached garage b.CLA Liaison: (Jan Watts) • The CLA Annual Board Meeting will be held at 11:00 this morning. Meet the Candidates Forum follows their meeting.

•September winners of the CLA $10 member appreciation drawing are Joel and Sandy Politowicz. c.Executive: (Watts) •Discussed legal issues.

•Talked about member communication tools.

•Reviewed operational issues that the GM will cover later on the agenda. d.Finance: (Jim French) At their September meeting the committee: 44

•Discussed the corporation’s financial status to date for this fiscal year. Things going well to budget.

•Discussed the Membership ID System and data being received.

•Met with Dorothy Howard to review the results of the FY2019 audit. She did not raise any concerns and felt everything was being operated well.

•Kim Dowell presented an update on the small claims. Program continues as we go after those who have chosen not to pay their Membership Fees.

•Discussed operational items.

•Talked about strategic planning.

•Talked about Royal Deck replacement. e.Lot Default Ad-Hoc: (Bob Halpin) •Committee members met with members of the Michigan Land Bank and exchanged information. They signaled an interest in working with us regarding Canadian Lakes properties they hold.

•At the regular committee meeting on September 18 they discussed: oAn analysis of amenity sales and the campground. oGeneral discussion on ideas related to lot ownership value and lot buying scale generation.

•Work continues on:

–Updating the lot default and

delinquency map.

–Evaluating commonality across all

deed restrictions.

–Identifying top five plats with a high

degree of delinquencies.

•Will continue to discuss the topics around lot ownership value and how to generate lot buying in scale. f.Nominating: (Jim Swartzendruber) •Nominations closed with eight candidates.

•Members will have the chance to meet the candidates and ask them questions at Meet the Candidates Forum. Forum will be recorded and broadcast. g.Strategic Planning: (Jim Swartzendruber) •Continue to work on the Community Plan. Started the first phase with initial T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

meeting with the General Manager.

•Plans moving forward related to the educating and on-boarding of the management staff.

•Working on:

–Defining the planning team

committees’ membership protocol.

–Developing a concept for communi cation related to the Community Plan •Talked about the hiking and biking trail.

Still waiting for legal opinion. Looking at how to connect roads within Canadian Lakes to increase bike path.

•Looking at utilization of community buildings.

GENERAL MANAGER REPORT: (Greg Babbitt) a.Marketing Update: (Jessica Slendak ) •Introduced Lindsay Halcomb, the new marketing associate.

•Presented information on the November 9 Century 21’s Light up the Night event, the November 22 Members’ Night of Lights and the following Festive Fridays and Night of Lights starting November 29.

•2020 planning continues.

–It will not include the Canadian

Lakes Landing at 5th 3rd Ball Park.

The monies will be re-directed.

–Considering TV advertising.

–Increasing buys on the successful

search engine and radio marketing

campaign.

•Corporation Photo Day will be re-scheduled after the election. b.Usage Report: •Meeting handout provided the August statistics and year to date totals for each area. c.Community Projects Update: •Contractor installing the concrete paths, pool patio area, and some landscaping for the Royal Building patio area. Expect work to be finished in the next 2 weeks.

•Installation of the three new aluminum Pines Building doors nearly completed.

The remaining two private office doors will be installed later this fall. d.Maintenance Items: •Road grading for winter plowing.

CLPOC Board Minutes •Final road brine.

•Roadside tree trimming.

•The Truxor most likely done for the season.

•Small area at the north end the Main Lake containing a new invasive plant called Starry Stonewart.

•Recent algae outbreak primarily in Far West Lake. e.Amenity Update: •Restaurant: Will be introducing a fall menu. Monday Funday buffet continues to do well. Members enjoyed the recent karaoke night. Listed upcoming planned events.

•Golf: Activity continues to do well and August was an extremely good month for golf rounds. Listed upcoming golf events.

The golf cart service day was well attended.

•Pools and Fitness Center: The Indoor Pool/Fitness Center continues to be busy.

Outdoor pool closed for the season.

•Campground: Currently there are not any seasonal sites available. Labor Day weekend Trick or Treating went very well.

Stated office hours for October.

•Storage Area: Remains full with a waiting list. Members asked to observe the new post system. Members needing to access the storage area outside of the Campground office hours to contact Safety directly for access. f.General Manager Committee Update: •BAG: Discussed the following:

–Replacement of subdivision signs

and changing the name on the current

Pines sign to Canadian Lakes East.

–Completed Castle wall coating repairs.

–Performing a complete review of all

current Replacement Reserve items

and data to verify accuracy.

•Lakes & Environmental: Discussed the following:

–End of season activities.

–Receipt of permit for Lost Lake

channel dredging next spring.

–Algae issue in Far West Lake.

–Replacement of main lake launch dock •Golf: Discussed the following:

–Golf financials and rounds, Group

Golfer stats, and upcoming events.

–Upcoming bunker sand replace ments in October.

–The Who Cares We Care internal

golf event.

– End of season maintenance items.

•Marketing & Awareness: Topics handled under Slendak’s report.

•Compliance: Discussed the following:

–Home foreclosures with trash issues.

–Recent common area dock violations.

–Safety patrolling for trailers & RV’s.

–Potential ability of Safety to stop

vehicles on CLPOC roadways and

common areas for speeding and other

violations.

–Upcoming red light and home walk

around program.

•Restaurant: Scheduled to meet in October. g.Seasonal Activities: •The Pines and Highlands will both be closed beginning October 1st. The Royal will remain open at least thru October with special pricing.

•Bow hunting at the Pines October 1st thru October 31st.

•The Campground water scheduled to be turned off October 21st and seasonal use of the Campground ends October 31st. h.Special Note: •Ken Swathwood announced his resignation from his Small Claims duties.

Thanked Ken for all his hard work and wished him the best in the future.

CONSENT CALENDAR: De Young moved to approve the August 14 Workshop Minutes and the August 24, 2019 Board Meeting minutes as well as receive and file the August 2019 check disbursement. Motion approved unanimously.

MEMBERS COMMENTS ONLY ON ITEMS FOR ACTION ITEMS OR ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: None ITEMS FOR ACTION: a. Approve the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Members Election Inspectors: •French resolved that the Board of Directors does hereby appoint Board Secretary Beckie De Young as Head Election Inspector for the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Members to be held November 16, 2019.

The Board of Directors does hereby appoint the following members, Alice Dean, Gloria Rogers, Cheryl Sutcliff, Deb Macaddino, Lynn Tracy, Eileen Osborne, Cathy Mariner, Judy Genotti, Monty Sutcliff, and Mike Osborne as election inspectors for c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Members to be held November 16, 2019.

•Resolution approved unanimously. b. Approve Ad-hoc Committee for Gifts and Memorial Procedures & Naming Rights: •DeYoung moved the Board approve the Ad-hoc Committee for Gifts & Memorials Procedures & Naming Rights with members Sue Malzahn, Paul Szymkowicz, and Mark Zaun.

•Committee is the result of Board’s earlier recognition that a policy and procures for gifts and memorials were needed. Committee to develop these items and present to the Board as a recommended Board policy.

•Motion passed unanimously. c.Approve Liquor License Resolution: •Szymkowicz made the motion to approve the Michigan Liquor Control Commission Liquor License Resolution for the application date stated above for a special license to provide alcohol.

•License for the CLA New Year’s Eve Party on December 31, 2019 at the Castle.

•Motion passed unanimously.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a. Annual Audit: An item to receive and accept the annual audit of the Corporation’s financial statements by Dorothy L. Howard, CPA, PLLC for the 2019 fiscal year ending March 31, 2019.

•The draft of the audit was presented to the Finance Committee without any substantial findings presented but a couple recommended minor changes.

•A final audit, Management Letter, and Comments & Recommendations Letter will be provided to the Board for action at the next month’s meeting. It will then be available to the general membership.

MEMBERS COMMENTS: None DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: a.Swartzendruber: CLA Board Meeting and the following Meet the Candidates Forum. b.De Young: Thanked maintenance staff, Casey Smith and the General Manger for their recent work making our roads safer and easier for our contractor to maintain by removing the Autumn Olives on the road side. c.Watts stated the maintenance staff was proactive in making our roads safer for 45

CLPOC Board Minutes those walking, biking and in automobiles on our roads and added her thanks.

MEMBER COMMUNICATIO N REQUIREMENTS: a.Formation of the Ad-hoc Gifts & Memorial Committee EXECUTIVE SESSION: None ADJOURNMENT: French moved to adjourn at 9:45 am with support NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: a.The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in the CLPOC Conference Room, 10690 Pierce

Road, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 5:30 p.m. b.The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Highland Haus, 11560 Belle Isle, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 9:00 am.

Respectfully submitted, Kris Bybee Assistant Secretary Beckie DeYoung, CLPOC Board of Directors Secretary (board minutes are printed as submitted)

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CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Saturday October 26, 2019 Highland Haus 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Jan Watts at 9:0 am.

Board members present: James French (Skype), Bob Halpin, John Colley (Skype), Paul Szymkowicz, Jim Brakora, Beckie De Young, Dan Altier (Skype), and Jim Swartzendruber Board members absent: None Staff present: Greg Babbitt, Jessica Slendak, Lindsay Halcomb, and Kim Dowell Members at Large present: 14 AUSTIN TOWNSHIP REPORT: (Sandy Mayo) •New township clerk.

•Charter/Spectrum raising their bill.

•Four members will attend Mich. Twp. Assoc seminar.

•To put driver’s license security information in winter newsletter.

•Treasurer reported 63% of tax collections received effective September 10.

•Sent out bids for painting township hall.

•Hall rental fees.

•Cemetery Board •Voting machine accuracy test was held.

•Possible Morley Stanwood School bond proposal •Condition of 130th and 140th •Census count PRESIDENT’S REPORT: (Jan Watts) •Ballots sent out •Errors — Did encounter, were rectified or corrected. Apologized for any inconvenience.

•Election inspection process can be viewed on the October 9 Board Workshop video.

•Are eight candidates this year. A thank you goes out to them.

•Importance of membership vote.

FINANCIAL REPORT: •Kim Dowell reviewed the financial information for the month of September, 2019.

•As of September 30, 2019, 456 lots have outstanding 2019 fees totaling $227,350 and 261 lots of the 456 also have outstanding 2018 fees totaling $147,880. For comparison, in September 30, 2018, 442 members were delinquent in paying the 2018 Membership fees due that year.

CLPOC Board Minutes •The audit is complete and everything came out well.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Committees reports as follows: a.ACC: (Jim Swartzendruber) •Approved a dog run, a fenced in area with a shed, and an addition to a home. b.CLA Liaison: (Jan Watts) •Announced September winners of the $10 appreciation gift certificate.

•Membership is 947, an increase of 16 from one year ago.

•Encouraged CLA membership.

•Looking for members interested in becoming a CLA board director.

•Listed upcoming events for October and November.

•Time to renew CLA membership for 2020. c.Executive: (Watts) •Discussed the following:

–Ongoing legal issues

–Lot Default Committee proposal

–Financial matters –Safety: 1.Ongoing problem with speeders 2.Options available to CLPOC

–Amenity procedure effective

January 1, 2020

–Procedure for board members

wishing to run for the Executive Committee d. Finance: (Jim French) At their October meeting the committee: •Reviewed the FY2020 budget projections, discussing the budget performance, projections for the rest of the year and performance of the amenities & the departments.

•Discussed the Membership ID System statistics.

•Discussed FY 2019 Audit being finalized and published.

•Had long conversation about Small Claims status. New Small Claims Manger hired. Actively pursuing delinquent individuals.

•Discussed various Replacement Reserve items.

•Talked about on-going proposed projects. e.Lot Default Ad-Hoc: (Bob Halpin) 1.Had an update on the work done on the CL lot analysis on delinquencies, lot defaults and lot vacancies using public and Canadian Lakes records.

2.Brakora updated membership transfers of amenity usage information. Past 4 years data shows a surprisingly small number. Last year it was below 130. Is not a detailed analysis.

3.Had an update on deed restriction analysis reviewing what are the commonalities.

Looking to understand what obstacles there might be in deed restrictions to a possible opportunity to re-purposing the lots.

4.Consulting study update to be covered later on the agenda.

5.French added the transfer of amenity use rights involve members transferring rights to family members. (Roughly 40% are family transfers.) Also a number are transfers to another member so the second member can register more than two power boats. Watts added that the Membership Fee has to be paid before the transfer of use rights. Canadian Lakes is not involved in that transaction other than handling the paperwork. f.Nominating: (Jim Swartzendruber) •Nominations are closed.

•Have eight candidates.

•Voting is critical •Thanked committee members and office staff for disseminating information. g.Strategic Planning: (Dan Altier) •Covered three things: –Trails: 1.Legal opinion rendered.

2.Will be considering options to identify routes that members can use for varying reasons.

–Facility Usage: 1.Looking at numbers to see if can consolidate building utilization.

2.Want to be sure can we can maintain and improve each facility to the best of its utilization and possibly reduce staff work load.

–Community Funding Plan 1.Major change but most of the changes will be behind the scenes. Is a developmental and on-boarding process.

2.As part of the first on-boarding will try to schedule meeting with the management staff in November.

3.Will look at if additional resources are needed for the staff.

4.Within the next quarter will have detailed explanation with documentation of the concept and the plan for the community to see. c a n a d i a n l a ke s .o r g

GENERAL MANAGER REPORT (Greg Babbitt) a.Marketing Update: (Jessica Slendak ) •The deadline for the next Laker is November 6th. Looking for some Holiday recipes to share with the membership.

•Marketing Committee seeking new members.

•Outlined Night of Lights event details including:

–Light up the Night on November 9th

is a fund raiser for Angels of Actions

–Members Night is November 22nd

5:30-7:30. There will be an open bar

thanks to Century 21 Realty. Hixson’s

will be providing snacks including

their famous boneless chicken wings.

There will be live entertainment and

a photo booth. Sponsors are Century

21, Hixson’s Family Market, EMS

Boat Storage, A1 Dock & Lift and

Randy’s Plumbing and Portable Restrooms –Festive Fridays begin November 29th with a hot cocoa bar, and Bubba-Q Cart. The light shows will be at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 on November 30th thru the holidays. Make sure you go on our website to obtain vehicle passes for nonmembers to enjoy the lights.

–WZZM13 will be shooting the crews setting up the Castle with lights beginning next week and will air the week of November 25th. b.Usage Report: •Meeting handout provided the September statistics as well as the year to date totals for each area. c.Community Projects Update: •The contractor completed his portion of the Royal Building patio area. Staff now in the process of getting a bench, bistro table, and chairs.

•All 3 of the aluminum doors for the Library, Pines Pro Shop and Pines Office have been installed. Jessica is working on a logo and lettering for each door. The remaining 2 private office doors will be installed next month. d.Maintenance Items: •Road grading for winter plowing put on hold. Roads need to dry out so are not grading mud. After some drying days they will be start grading in the required areas.

•Staff continues to do roadside tree trimming in the areas most in need.

•Consumers Power has hired a company 47

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•Golf irrigation and Campground water lines have been winterized.

•Removal of swim buoys, navigational buoys and the main launch boat ramp.

•All watercraft are required to be removed from the lakes and common areas by November 1st. e.Amenity Update: •Restaurant: Will be introducing a fall menu in November. Looking forward to the Tuesday themed buffets during the off-season and adding some twists. The last day to order the Turkey dinner is November 15th. The Kelley Quinn concert was a great success. Another karaoke night is planned for November 1st along with the restaurant Halloween party. Are looking into a special party for the Michigan/ Michigan State football game.

•Golf: Total rounds expected to exceed last year’s. The Royal is open until October 31st. Beginning November 1st will assess the weather forecast and possibly remain open into November with special pricing.

•Pool & Fitness Center: Continues to do well.

•Campground: The campground will close for the season on October 31st. Off-season usage and rules will begin November 1st and continue thru April 14th. Office hours for October will be M-F from 10:00am to 3:00 pm. with the office closing November 1st.

•Storage Area: There have been a few storage openings this fall but remains full with a waiting list. Members needing to access the storage area beginning November 1st will need to contact Safety. f.General Manager Committee Update: •BAG: Scheduled to meet next Thursday.

•Lakes & Environmental: Discussed the following: –Reviewed the Water Quality Monitoring report prepared by our Lake Manager. oSpring plans for Lost Lake channel dredging, using the Truxor suction dredge, and related dewatering of material.

–The ongoing balance of weeds versus no weeds.

–Muskrat trapping.

–Tested for bacteria in certain locations.

The results did not show any issues.

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•Golf: Discussed the following: –Golf financials, rounds, and Group Golfer stats.

–Ongoing bunker replacements.

–End of the season maintenance items including aerification projects.

–Handicap Committee for next season.

•Marketing & Awareness: Topics addressed under Slendak’s report.

•Compliance: Discussed the following: –Recent common area dock violations –Safety total community patrol for trailers & RV’s –Obtaining the Mecosta County Marine division report –The upcoming red light and home walk around program.

•Restaurant: Discussed the following: –Financials –Off-season plans –Entertainment g.Seasonal Activities: •Bow hunting on the Pines Golf Course. h.2020 Inclusive Amenity Usage: •Beginning January 1st the Indoor Pool & Fitness Center and the tubing tow will become inclusive for members in good standing. If a member has not paid their $695 membership fee for 2020 by April 1st, the members would no longer be in good standing and unable to use the amenities.

CONSENT CALENDAR: De Young moved to approve the September 28, 2019 Board Meeting minutes as well as receive and file the September 2019 check disbursement. The September 11, 2019 Workshop was cancelled due to inclement weather thus there is not any notes or minutes for a September workshop. Motion approved unanimously.

MEMBERS COMMENTS ONLY ON ITEMS FOR ACTION ITEMS OR ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: •Steve Wilcox (RS630&631, SS054): Shared concerns about what he heard at last Lot Default Committee meeting. Presented copy of his remarks for the record.

(Minutes Attachment A) ITEMS FOR ACTION: a. Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Audit: •French made the motion to receive and accept the annual audit of the Corporation’s financial statements by Dorothy L. Howard, CPA, PLLC for the 2019 fiscal T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

year ending March 31, 2019.

•Swartzendruber thanked the financial staff and the Finance Committee for the generation of the report. There were very few exceptions/comments. Audit was done by an independent outside firm familiar with our processes.

•Motion was approved unanimously. b. Approve Replacement of the Campground Office Siding: •French made the motion to approve the drawdown of the Replacement Reserve Fund in the amount of $8,200.00 for the replacement of the Campground Office siding.

•Only budgeted $5,165 based on wood siding. The replacement will be vinyl for an updated look and extended life. Cost also impacted by additional needed repair work.

•Swartzendruber stated need to look at Replacement Reserve to make sure it addresses inflation.

•French stated the Replacement Reserve Fund is being analyzed to check to see if the values are reasonable to today’s pricing.

Pointed out that this reserved amount has been adjusted for inflation since its conception but the calculation could not take into account things like rotted wood.

•Motion passed unanimously.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: a.Comprehensive Market Analysis Study/ Report: – an item to approve a comprehensive market study/report: •Halpin initiated discussion by delineating what the Lot Default Committee was doing, trying to accomplish, and some of the thoughts/philosophies.

•Covered what was contained in the white paper, regarding the rational, expected scope and delivery of the study, the process timeline that drives the idea, and information on study costs. Depending on the results from a Request For Proposal (RFP) initial information indicates a cost ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 and the Committee submitting a recommendation to the Board by July 2020.

•Talked with the Michigan Land Bank who expressed interest in working with us.

•MLB was pretty emphatic about our need to do a market analysis in wanting to work with us although not a prerequisite.

•Study with a professional outside opinion serving as a baseline is needed by the Lot Default Committee for them to come

CLPOC Board Minutes back to Board with the best professional recommendations. Could also be used by other committees, the management team and newly formed Community Strategic Planning Committees •DeYoung stated there are a large number of issues wrapped up with this item. She moved to table discussion today and go into an in-depth discussion at the November workshop as there are a lot of questions that need answers before taking action. Motion failed.

•Lengthy discussion followed among Board members including membership involvement, position on vote to table, market plan both in general and as presented by Halpin, importance of outside independent analysis, anticipated benefits, study scope to be defined as a result of the RFP, and cost of study & where the finds could come from.

•It was noted the word “approval” should have been removed from the discussion heading as the intent was to open discussion on the item (RFP) and not seek approval at this meeting.

•Directors as well as Babbitt asked individually if they supported the concept of

an outside study as discussed today within the range of the money talked about. At one level or another, all supported the idea of a market study but some expressed some level of concern regarding cost. b.Replacement of Subdivision Signage – an item to approve the replacement of the Pines, Royal North & Trapper Woods subdivision signs: •Looking to replace three subdivision signs, two are in the budget and the third is in need of replacement.

•Signs are wood and have rotted. To be replaced with composite material.

•“The Pines” sign will be renamed “Canadian Lakes East” as this is the entrance to more subdivisions than just the Pines which was the case when the sign was originally installed.

•Question rose whether granite signs had been considered to be uniform with other signs. Price of granite signs exceeds our budget and not sure that style of sign is needed at every entrance location.

•Signs will not contain logo, just the same black, white and gold color scheme.

•Colley expressed concern about incon-

sistency in the branding driving around.

Need to look at branding from a comprehensive standpoint.

•Will be brought to the Board next month for approval. Anticipate the signs will be installed a month or two following approval. c.Common Area Mowing & Maintenance Contract – an item to award Classic Property Management the commons area mowing & maintenance contract for a period of three (3) years: •Classic just completed their fourth 3 year contact for a total of 12 years.

•Are asking for the same amount as for the past six years for same level of service which has been very satisfactory.

•Finance Committee reviewed contract. Is concerned that bid process would likely increase the contract price. Recommends foregoing bid process and sole sourcing this contract to Classic Property Management.

•Given Babbitt and the Finance Committee did due diligence and the quality of Classic’s service without a price increase, Swartzendruber moved to suspend the rule for this item. Motion passed unan-

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MEMBERS COMMENTS: None DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: a.Halpin: Appreciated everyone’s patience thru the discussion. Apologized for not taking “approve” out of the heading for discussion item 12A. b.Brakora: Encouraged everybody to return their vote. Emphasized the meeting dates are different in November.

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c.De Young: Gave the number of paper ballots and members opting to vote electronically. d.Swartzendruber: Important to turn in vote as it is a very important time for Canadian Lakes. Thanked Board for open discussion on the market thing. Is sure Halpin gleaned a lot of information. e.Altier: Be sure to vote. Had some challenges voting electronically so be patient. f.French: Voted electronically and it went very easily. Would encourage as many as possible to vote electronically in the future as it saves the corporation money. g.Colley: Encouraged everyone to cast their vote. Sees it as an obligation. Looking forward to seeing the results.

MEMBER COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: a.FY2019 annual audit was approved and accepted by the Board. It is available to the membership. b.Market Analysis Study – in the discussion phase and requesting member input. c.2020 Inclusive Amenity Usage. d.Items from the General Manager’s Report highlighting last month’s accomplishments.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Szymkowicz motion to adjourn to Executive Session approved unanimously at 11:25 am ADJOURNMENT: French moved to adjourn at 11:25 am with support NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETINGS: a.The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in the CLPOC Conference Room, 10690 Pierce Road, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 5:30 p.m. b.The Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Highland Haus, 11560 Belle Isle, Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 beginning at 9:00 am. c.The Annual Meeting of the Membership will be held November 16, 2019 at the Castle located at 9400 Pere Marquette, Canadian Lakes, MI beginning at 1:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kris Bybee Assistant Secretary Beckie DeYoung, CLPOC Board of Directors Secretary (board minutes are printed as submitted)

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CALENDAR EVENTS of AREA

December

February

1 Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2 1-22 Elf the Musical 8 5 Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Christmas 2 5 Symphony Orchestra, a Special Holiday Concert

1 PBR: Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour2 5-8 Punk Rock: presented by CMU University Theatre3

8 Winter Carnival7 8 Youth Ice Fishing Derby7 14-15 Bulldog hockey hosts Michigan Tech1 15 L uke Combs2 25 S ymphonic Wind Ensemble3 27 C hoir Concert3 28-29 Bulldog hockey hosts Lake

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5 GR Symphony Presents Wolverine Worldwide Holiday Pops 5

8 Christmas Concert 7 12-13 Home Decorating Contest 7 13 G rand Rapids Ballet Presents the

Nutcracker 5

18 G R Symphony Presents Old National

28-29 Disney on Ice Presents Celebrate

Bank Cirque de Noel 5

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20 G rand Rapids Ballet Presents the Nutcracker 5

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30 Jeff Dunham: Seriously?2 31 N ew Year’s Eve Party 7

January 4 GR Symphony Presents The Snowman4 9 truTV’s Impractical Jokers “Cranjis McBasketball

World Comedy Tour” Starring The Tenderloins2

17 GR Symphony Presents Hollywood Hits 17-18 Bulldog hockey hosts Alaska1 26 Harlem Globetrotters2

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Let’s Get Social, Canadian Lakes

DAY TIME

ACTIVITY

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

LOCATION

MONDAY 9 am-10:30 am Castle Walkers Oct-March Castle

9:30 am Melody Makers (ladies) Apr-Jul/Sept-Dec. Highland Haus

2nd 1 pm Dotted Cubes (bunko) Alpine Haus

3:30-5 pm Canadian Lakes Men’s Chorus Apr-Dec. Highland Haus

6:30 pm Euchre Club Alpine Haus

6:30 pm Camera Club Every other Mon Highland Haus TUESDAY 2nd 9 am Morton Township Meeting Odd months 290 Main, Mecosta

10 am-12 pm Women’s Bible Study Feb-May Highland Haus

1 pm Pool Cue League Oct-Dec/Jan-Mar. Member homes

7 pm Table Tennis Alpine Haus

2nd 7 pm Morton Township Meeting Even months 290 Main, Mecosta

2nd 7:30 pm Austin Township Meeting Monthly 14132 Pierce, Stanwood

2-3 pm Exercise/Dance Class Alpine Haus

9-11 am Drop-In Mixed Tennis Seasonal Alpine Haus Courts WEDNESDAY 1st 9 am Garden Club Apr-Nov. Highland Haus

9 am-10:30 am Castle Walkers Oct-March Castle

9:30 am Bible Study Alpine Haus

2nd 9:30 am Book Babes Book Club Apr-Dec. Member Homes

3rd 9:00 am Novel Friends Book Club Apr-Dec. Member Homes

3rd 10 am-4 pm Quilt Club Highland Haus

11:30 am Mah Jongg Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus

12:30 pm Mixed Bowling Sept-May Remus Lanes

2nd 1 pm CLPOC Workshop/Agenda Mtg Main Conf. Rm.

4:30 pm Girl Scout Troop 4788 Alpine Haus

1st 4:30 pm Canadian Lakes Players Highland Haus

2nd 7 pm Canadian Lakes Fishing Club Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus

3rd 7 pm Morton Twp. Planning Comm. Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct 290 Main, Mecosta

4th Variable Treasure Seekers Destinations Vary

4th Variable Fishing Fun Night May-Sept.

Main Beach THURSDAY 10-11 am Exercise/Dance Class Alpine Haus

1st, 3rd 1 pm Needles and News See Lite Lines Alpine Haus

1 pm Drop-in Bridge

1 pm-3 pm Model Yacht Club Apr-Oct. Edgewater Park

7pm- 9 pm Social Dance Club Sept-May Alpine Haus

FRIDAY 9-11 am Drop-In Mixed Tennis Royal Courts

9 am-10:30 am Castle Walkers Oct-March Castle

11:30 am Mah Jongg Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus

1st 3:30 pm Writers Quest Alpine Haus SATURDAY 4th 9 am CLPOC Monthly Board Meeting Highland Haus

2nd 1:00 pm Euchre Tournament Oct-April Highland Haus

1-3 pm Model Yacht Club Apr-Oct. Edgewater Park Indoor Pool & Fitness Area - 972-2123 (CLOSED on Tuesdays) Lap Swimming Mon, Wed-Fri 7-8 am Adult Open Swim Mon, Wed, Fri 9-10 am

Thurs 7-9 am Open Swim Mon, Wed, Fri 11 am-8 pm

Thurs 7-9 am

Sat, Sun 9 am-8 pm Outdoor Pool/Pines Pavilion - 972-4462 May 28-Sept. 7

11 am-6 pm Pickleball - Contact: Laura Moore 231-972-0473 dlcdmoore@yahoo.com Legacy Park Daily 9am-12 pm (Apr.-Oct.) Tennis - Open play daily at all courts (see above for drop-in mixed tennis) Thursday Ladies 9-Hole Golf - Contact: Lynne Edin 231-972-4662 ledin6985@gmail.com Alternate contact: Sandy Engott 848-933-0759 jengott@aol.com Ladies 18-Hole Golf - Contact: Janet Dorer 517-719-5390 Euchre Tournament - Contact: Kathy Lawyer 231-972-3054 vklaw@charter.net Alternate contact: Diane Kennedy 231-972-3176 Tuesday Men’s 9-Hole Golf - Contact: Ken Swathwood 231-972-4039 swathkp41@gmail.com 54

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