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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS/WEBSITE

Next LDHA Board Meeting:  August 11th 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 pot luck.  Look for more details in social section below and next months newsletter. 
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.

2002-2003 LDHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marlin Kleckner, Acting President (2004)	685-5929	
Kellie Cole, Treasurer (2004)	664-6414	
Michael Hills, Co-Secretary (2005)
Brian Mullally, Co-Secretary (2005)	664-3482
685-1913	
Ray Dertz, Maintenance (2003)	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 (2003)	685-5768	
Kevin Koch, Water Quality (2003)	664-6096	
Casey Jones, Gun Plain Township	664-5362	

LDHA MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES FROM:  July 7th, 2003 

1.	Meeting called to order by Marlin Kleckner at 7:30pm (Clubhouse).
2.	Members elected to new positions on the board, new positions will be reflected in next months newsletter. 
3.	LDHA Treasurer’s Report as of June 30th, 2003, Kellie Cole 
 		
Beginning Balance:			$9,201.09	
Total Deposits		Interest and 2003 dues	$521.98	
Total Expenses		Newsletter	($1,253.42)	
Ending Checking Balance			$8,469.65	
Savings Account Balance			$2,321.92	
				
4.	Social, Tom Raich and Diane Burrows:  Our social committee reported that the 4th of July party was a great success and wanted to send out a special thanks to everyone involved, see notes from the Board below.  The party took in $851.50 and cost $809.50.  The extra money may need to go towards a new commodores cup, as the old trophy has run out of space for the name of the current current winner.  Special thanks also to Don Meitz who put on another spectacular fireworks display for the community.  Thanks also to all who financially contributed to the fireworks fund to help Don with the cost.
Next Event:  END OF SUMMER PICNIC Aloha, from the Islands! King Kamahmaha requests your presents at a Hawaiian style Luau. Our fair for the event will be Roast Pig (chicken will also be available). So break out your best grass skirt, coconut bra, and Hawaiian shirt (the louder the better!). Dig into your recipe book and see what kind of dish to pass may appease the King! But, most of all keep September 6th open.We will provide more details in the next newsletter. Questions may be directed to Tom at 685-0696 or Diane at 664-3593
5.	Maintenance, Ray Dertz:  The main beach raft was sunk at the 4th of July party.  Ray did bring over a smaller raft to the main beach and the association was informed that this raft was also turned over.  PARENTS please tell your children not to damage or tip the rafts or they will be gone.  There have been several association discussions already to remove the rafts completely.  Ray also brought up the issue that sand is needed in the water at the main beach.  Several issues were raised in this regard and the sand issue was tabled for another meeting.   
6.	Safety, Jerry Wittwer:  There have been skiers skiing without a spotter, please remember that you must have a spotter in your boat when skiing.  Also, there have been a few people running at high speeds in and out of coves, this is dangerous to others on the lake and must stop.  Please be reminded that your lake privileges can be revoked.
7.	Boat Launch, Kevin Koch:  The gate will be locked, the combination is 2642.  Please make sure you lock the gate after use.
8.	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.

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

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.

Wanted Trampoline:  If anyone is interested in selling his or her trampoline (preferably with safety enclosure) please contact Kristin Anderson at 664-5181.

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.

Notes from the Board

Association members:

Please be reminded that the homeowners association is a social board formed for the primary purpose of promoting and conducting social events and informing the community, through the newsletter, of community issues.  We were not formed, and do not have the authority, to enforce property disputes, deed restrictions etc.  These types of issues are best addressed to the Development Company.

To all who helped and participated in the 4th of July party:

Our 4th of July celebration for 2003 turned out fabulously. The festivities were enough to make Uncle Sam proud!

Despite the morning storms we had a great turn out for our parade. The parade participants braved the trailing edge of the storm and made their way down to the main beach. The parade was lead once again by Bud Warnement from Gun Plains Township Fire Dept. HATS OFF TO BUD!

We all enjoyed hot dogs & sausages cooked by chuck Gregory and his helpers, Brad Saar, Noel Mohberg and Bob Taylor. Thank you, Guys everything tasted great.

The boat parade had one of the biggest turnouts in years. And the Commodores Cup goes to…. Grant Bowen and friends. Talk about scary pirates, we were all terrified for our lives!

A big thanks goes out to all of the helpers. We could not put on a successful party without all of your help. Three cheers to Nancy Gregory, Tom Dejong, Nancy & Ed Giffels, Lieve Brusselman, Rene Saar, Suzanne  Runyon, Carole & Jack Kellogg, Ray Dertz, Adam Swain, Mike Hills, Patti Harpole, Vicki Van Slam Brooke, Kim Brady, Emma Giffels, Kelly and Brad Cole, Sarah Myles, Cathy Willbrand, Lisa Torez, Joan Giffels, Brian Mullally. If we have inadvertently left someone out, our deepest apologizes.

We are now looking for volunteers for the End of Summer Picnic already. If you enjoyed helping please, call us and sign up now. If you didn’t participate as a volunteer now is the time to donate an hour of your time.

Please call either Tom 685-0696 or Diane 664-3593. Remember, volunteers make all the difference!