LAKE DOSTER
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION (LDHA) AUGUST 2003 NEWSLETTER

CALENDAR OF EVENTS/WEBSITE

Next LDHA Board Meeting:  September 8th, 2003, 7:30 pm, at the Clubhouse.
Next Social Event:  The End of summer party will be September 6th, 2003.  The theme is a Hawaiian style Luau Pig Roast and potluck.  Look for more details in the attached flyer. 
Pay Dues:  Dues were due on June 1st.  Can’t get your new blueberry 2003-2004 phone directory until dues are paid.  Send check to Nancy Watson at 350 Lakeview Lane.  All association events are only open to members, pay your dues and enjoy the end of summer Hawaiian style pig roast.
Recycling Schedule:  Pick-up the 2nd Wednesday of each month. 
Large Trash Pick-up:  2nd Tuesday of each month, April thru October except July.
Email/Website:  ldha2003@cs.com; www.ldha.homestead.com; webmaster email: dfortune@chartermi.net.

2003-2004 LDHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brian Mullally, President (2005)	685-1913	
Marlin Kleckner, Vice President (2004)	685-5929	
Michael Hills, Co-Secretary (2005)
Jana Edwards, Co-Secretary (2006)	664-3482
664-3122	
Ray Dertz, Maintenance (2006)	685-2776	
Jerry Wittwer, Safety (2004)	685-6190	
Diane Burrows, Social (2005)	664-3593	
Tom Raich, Social (2005)	685-0696	
Paige Meddock, Newcomers (2004)	664-5296	
Marilyn Brainerd, Newcomers (2004)	664-3388	
Nancy Watson, Membership (2006)	685-5768	
Kevin Koch, Water Quality (2006)	664-6096	
Casey Jones, Gun Plain Township	664-5362	
Everett Harpole, Treasurer (2006)	664-3059	

LDHA MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES FROM:  August 11th, 2003 

1.	Meeting called to order by Brian Mullally at 7:30pm (Clubhouse).
2.	Maintenance, Ray Dertz:  Ray joyfully reported that he did not have to repair any rafts last month.  The large sign at the main beach, however, had been pulled from the ground and tossed into the lake.  The Lake Doster Development Company will be putting the sign back and securing it with even more cement.   
3.	LDHA Treasurer’s Report as of July 31st, 2003, Everett Harpole 
 		
Beginning Balance:			$8,469.65	
Total Deposits		Interest and 2003 dues	$1,512.57	
Total Expenses			($1,050.94)	
Ending Checking Balance			$8,931.28	
Savings Account Balance			$2,321.92	
				
4.	Theft, destruction of property and reckless driving were discussed at some length.  Many board members had been personally victimized, and others have been in contact with other members of the community that have been victims.  The police have been contacted and reports have been made.
5.	Social, Tom Raich and Diane Burrows:  Tom Raich reported that Pizza Yen will be roasting the pig and the side dishes will be potluck, please see the alphabetized designation for what you should bring in the attached flyer.  As always volunteers are needed, if you can help please call either Tom or Diane.  Tom at 685-0696 or Diane at 664-3593
6.	The reoccurring issue of members of the community parking their trailers next to their homes in violation of plot restrictions was discussed again.  After discussion the board determined to draft a letter to sent to the entire community.  The letter will be presented to the board at the September meeting.
7.	Newcomers:  Please contact Paige Meddock 664-5296 or Marilyn Brainerd 664-3388 if you notice a new neighbor so that we can welcome them with a basket.  419 homes/ 14 for sale/ 293 paid members.
8.	New Business:  Special guest Robert Lennon addressed the Board regarding the proposed purchase of Lake Doster and other common areas in the community.  Mr. Lennon is a highly respected attorney practicing in the area of property rights and is a long standing member of our community.  It was clear that Mr. Lennon has a firm grasp of Lake Doster’s history and of the current legal hurdles that must be cleared to acquire property from the Development Company.  Mr. Lennon discussed at length the options available regarding the purchase of Lake Doster and the surrounding common areas.  Mr. Lennon’s first piece of advice is to get a document signed that states a time period for the community to create the necessary entity for taking control from the Lake Doster Development Company.  On the other side of the contract, if the community acts in good faith, the Lake Doster Development Company would be required to transfer the established property to the new entity.  Mr. Lennon stayed for an extended time and answered our many questions.
9.	Brian Mullally drafted a letter to send to the community regarding the issues discussed by Mr. Lennon and the prospect of taking over the Lake and common areas.   The board reviewed the letter.  A motion to mail the letter to everyone in the community was made, seconded and passed.  Expect to see the letter this month. 

PUBLIC SERVICE NOTICES

BABY SITTERS:
Kristen Sternbery (6/14/82) 664-6949 CPR certified
Katie Whited (5/10/90) 664-5500
Margo Kern (10/28/85) 685-6915  Red Cross certified, experienced, references
Kerrie Krahn (11/8/82) 685-6342 Red Cross certified
Tracy Prullage (11/12/84) or Laura Prullage (4/7/83) 685-0327
Jessica Kohler (1/12/85) 685-1725
Brad Bishop (11/10/85) 664-6562
Jimmy Wilson (2/23/85) 685-9243			    	ODD JOBS:  
Katie Houghton (12/29/82) 685-8461			Katie Houghton (12/29/82) 685-8461
Paul Bunce  (10/01/85) 685-4663				Jimmy Wilson (2/23/85) 685-9243
Abby Murray  (3/14/88) 664-6643				Brad Bishop (11/10/85) 664-6562
Sarah Myles 664-3059					Aaron Richmond (10/27/84) 664-3277
Branden Stewart (10/11/88) 664-3613			Paul Bunce (10/01/85) 685-4663
Erin Cool (1/21/88) 664-3613    			
Sarah Skocelas (5/15/89) 664-4181 Red Cross certified
Ariel Gray (10/27/89)  685-5195 Red Cross certified
Emily Burley (4-2-90) 664-6969 Red Cross certified

PET SITTING:						YARD WORK:
Aaron Richmond (10/27/84) 664-3277			Jimmy Wilson (2/23/85) 685-9243
Sarah Skocelas (5/15/89) 664-4181				Brad Bishop (11/10/85) 664-6562
Tracy Prullage (11/12/84) 685-0327			Aaron Richmond (10/27/84) 664-3277
Jenna Sheets (5/10/90) 664-5810				Paul Bunce  (10/01/85) 685-4663		
Paul Bunce  (10/01/85) 685-4663				 
Abby Murray (3/14/88) 664-6643				 
Branden Stewart (10/11/88) 664-3613
Erin Cool (1/21/88) 664-3613
Ariel Gray (10/27/89)  685-5195
FOR SALE/ WANTED

HIGH CHAIR:  for sale Peg-Perego high chair, like new, $100 OBO.  This high chair retails for $170.  664-3482.

House plants for sale:  some 10' tall, dieffenbachia, mother in law's tongue, Boston fern goose foot, assorted cacti some about 6' tall, palms, peace lily and many more, priced $10-25.  664-3277

George Foreman Rotisserie For Sale, never used, was $150, asking $100.  Call- 664-3277, ask for Tom or Nancy.

PADDLE BOAT: for sale, 4 person, green and white on bottom, dolphin brand, phone 650-2151.  

KAYAK WANTED - If anyone is interested in selling a kayak, please call 
Kristin Anderson at 664-5181.

SAILBOAT FOR SALE:  16'  Snipe. Wood hull with fiberglass coat.  Wood mast, boom and tiller.
Aluminum dagger board with oak handle.  White main and jib.  Trailer.
$400 Or Best Offer.  Please call Bill Amsbury @ 269-664-4949 Eve/Weekend or 269-685-5827 Weekday

PIANO & VOICE LESSONS:  Elementary-High School.  
Sign up for fall, 664-5380.   Janet Richards KAMTA, BCAMTA  -  275A Fairway ct.

For Sale:  Black lacquered coffee table, 36” round; two rectangle matching end tables, all with glass tops.  $200.00 call 685-8892.

GOLF BALLS FOR SALE:  Elizabeth and Bryce Anderson are selling "like new" golf balls at 3 for $1.00 and "very good" golf balls at 4 for $1.00.  These balls have been washed and are ready to be used!  Please call Elizabeth or her Mom, Kristin at 664-5181, or stop by the house at 320 Blarney Ln.  

Editor’s Note: Please contact by (preferred) email or phone Michael Hills mhills@ameritech.net (664-3482) or Jana Edwards lemmingsrus@aol.com by the second Wednesday of the month to either add or remove a name from the lists above.  Please include your name, phone number, and birthday.

LOST & FOUND

Lost at 4th of July party -  child’s boogie board with rope/strap.  Yellow with USA lettering in red.  Call 664-6414

NOTES FROM THE BOARD

The board has received many e-mails requesting that I put something in the newsletter regarding the theft in the neighborhood.  The issue was addressed at the meeting and is reflected in the minutes.  The e-mails I have received indicate there is a rash of theft in the neighborhood of boat batteries, gas tanks and other items that are commonly left out overnight.  The purpose of posting this message is to notify everyone in the community of the problem and to keep our eyes open and report suspicious activity.

Reckless driving has also been witnessed, reported and prosecuted.  Please keep reporting any reckless driving, there are many young children in our neighborhood and in one reckless moment lives can be destroyed.

Brian Mullally has started to put together a listserv (email database) as another form of communication with association members.  If you want your email address on the listserv please send you email address to ldha2003@cs.com.

SPECIAL THANKS

Joe Langkamp:  thank you for support of daughter in Iraq

I'd like to give a special thanks to Nancy Wilson and Marilyn Brainerd for all of their help in the monthly Newsletter, while I was recovering from shoulder surgery. Thanks, Nancy Watson

CUT & PASTE
(Insert for your 2003 – 2004 newsletter, page 3)

2003 –2004 LDHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brian Mullally, President		685-1913

Marlin Kleckner, Vice President		685-5929

Michael Hills, Co-Secretary		664-3482
Jana Edwards, Co-Secretary		664-3122

Ray Dertz, Maintenance			685-2776

Jerry Wittwer, Safety			685-6190

Diane Burrows, Social			664-3593
Tom Raich, Social			685-0696

Paige Meddock, Newcomers		664-5296
Marilyn Brainerd, Newcomers		664-3388

Nancy Watson, Membership		685-5768

Kevin Koch, Water Quality		664-6096

Casey Jones, Gun Plain Township	664-5362

Everett Harpole, Treasurer		664-3059