Lake Doster Homeowner’s Association Newsletter

June 2006

LDHA ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting will be held June 12, 2004 at 7:30pm at the Lake Doster Clubhouse.   There will be the election of new Board members and other important issues for the coming year will be discussed.  We need volunteers to serve on the LDHA Board and to coordinate community activities.   

Please come and take part in your home-owner’s association.  

Calendar of Events:
•	LDHA ANNUAL MEETING:  June 12 at 7:30 PM at the clubhouse.
•	3rd Annual Lake Doster Community Garage Sale    June 17, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.  To register, contact Ed Giffels at 664-5205.
•	Annual Fishing Contest will be held Saturday, July 1st.  Call Larry at 664-5310 to sign up.
•	Boat numbers – Call Dave Hurwitz at 664-5364.
•	Recycling: 2nd Wednesday of each month, Gun Plain Township only.
•	LDHA Website: www.lakedoster.org  
•	Webmaster e-mail: dfortune@chartermi.net
•	Newsletter Editor e-mail:    Jane Secor (Kemper) at kemper-secor@worldnet.att.net 

Annual LDHA Membership Dues Are Due NOW

Annual dues for 2006-07 are due by June 1st.  Please make checks out to LDHA for $30.00 and send them to Carole Kellogg, 89 South Lake Doster Drive.  

New phone directories will be available to paid members at the annual meeting.

 

LDHA July 4th
Celebration

The Children’s Parade kicks off celebration.  Decorate your
bikes, wagons and scooters (even golf carts) and join in the fun!  Plan to 
gather at 11:45 am.  The parade starts at noon at the corner of Horseshoe Court and S. Lake Doster and continues to the beach on Midlakes.  

Games for the kids at the beach follow the parade.  Hot dogs and sausage, chips and cold drinks will be on the menu again this year.

One of the highlights of a Lake Doster 4th of July is the boat parade.  Each year we have a theme and some of our neighbors get very creative with their boat decorations.  Remember:  if it floats, it qualifies as a boat for this event.  Do you have a suggestion for a theme for the boat parade?  Send us your ideas and we will pass them on to the event coordinator.

 We are in need of an Event Coordinator and about   30 volunteers to set-up, serve food, organize games and activities and clean-up.  We need your help to make this day the memorable event we’ve all come to expect.  Please contact Kevin Koch at 664-6096 to volunteer.

	

 

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LDHA May 8, 2006 Board Meeting Minutes

Board Members present:  M. Brainerd, S. DeJong, R. Dertz, D. Fortune, K. Koch
Guests:  C. Below, H. Brainerd, B. Johnson, C. Jones

April 2006 meeting minutes were approved pending additional social volunteer thank you’s.  

Treasurer’s report: D. Fortune
1.	Account balance is at $4,253.02 (combined savings and checking)
2.	Discussion of proposed 2006-2007 budget was tabled until after 2006 Annual Meeting.  A draft can be viewed on the LDHA web site.

Maintenance- R. Dertz
1.	Price information about supplemental tents was presented.  A 10 x 20 collapsible tent costs about $240.  Two of these could be used when the current tent needs to be replaced (at a current cost of $3000).  Repairs will be made to the current tent to increase its lifespan.
2.	The volleyball net is missing.  If any homeowner borrowed it from the firehouse, please contact Ray or other Board member.  It will be needed for the 4th of July party.
3.	More “lake friendly” fertilizer is available.  It is available at a discounted price of $25.00.
4.	Discussion was held about current on- and off-lake maintenance responsibilities.  These duties will need to be redefined once the LDLA maintenance is in place.
5.	Anyone who signs out the tent or tables for non-LDHA functions should contact Ray or Board member first.  It is important the Board knows where these items are, so they are available for LDHA events.
6.	Reminder to residents: DO NOT dump or allow lawn maintenance contractors to blow or
dump leaves into lake, canal or inlets.  Additional organic matter will add to weed growth.

Membership – 
1.	Bills for 2006-2007 have been mailed.  Current dues are coming in.  Please send your 
payment to Carole Kellogg.  Payment can also be made at the Annual Meeting on June 12th.
2.	Paid members can pick-up their new Directories at the meeting.

Social- 
1.	 Belated thanks to Michelle Stuart for her help in planning the Easter Egg Hunt.  Her assistance is greatly appreciated.
2.	A social chairperson is still needed.  Currently, volunteers are running each event.
3.	Volunteers are still needed to help plan and run the 4th of July party.  One person has offered to assist, but veterans of the event are still needed.  Please contact Kevin Koch or other Board member if you are interested.

Newcomer’s – M. Brainerd
1.	Four welcome packets have been distributed since the end of Dec.
2.	If you are aware of any new neighbors or homes for sale or lease, please contact Marilynn. 

Safety – S. DeJong
1.	Lake activity is increasing.  Be safe; please use spotters for water skiing and tubing and stay clear of the swimming area.
2.	Gun Plain Twp. patrols are out at Lake Doster.   Please watch your speed and look out for children, walkers and bikers.

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Welcome Our
New Neighbors

Jeff and Lorrie Chamberlin
346 Southfork
 
Scott and Stacey Rakow
50 Eagle Green

 Kimberly and Marcio Curvelo
97 S. Lake Doster
 
Ron Reith
11 Drake Ct.

Do you have new neighbors who you would like to have us welcome to the community?   Please email Jane at kemper-secor@worldnet.att.net. 

Corrections from last month’s newsletter:

1.  Lake Usage & Regulations:  The following two regulations were inadvertently deleted from the bottom of page 4.  Please make a note of the on your copy of the lake rules.

19.  No water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, etc. is allowed in Trout Cove.

20.  No wake beyond Parkway Point is permitted.

2.  The Fishing contest will be held on Saturday, July 1st, not July 2nd.  Contact Larry Kunkle at 664-5310 to sign-up.

Gun Plain Township – C. Jones
1.	No new reports
2.	City of Plainwell updates: Chemical treatment planned for Kalamazoo River

Old Business –

1.	LDLA Update:
Kevin K. and Dave H. attended an informational meeting with the LDLA last month. There was general discussion about the role of each entity and their designated or future responsibilities (i.e. front entrance, raft and beach equipment, park placement).  Discussion also was held about the LDHA member access to beach and potential fees in 2006 for non-LDLA members.
There is some concern by current Board members that the prior financial support given by the LDHA to assist in the formation of the LDLA (legal work, mailings, lake management plan, etc.) should have some consideration.  It was recommended the two Boards work out an arrangement to grant LDHA members (who are not part of LDLA) beach access in 2006, with or without an additional fee.  Another suggestion included LDHA funding contributions to the LDLA for yearly beach access.  Any determination will need to be approved by the LDHA Board and LDLA and future stakeholders. 
2.	Bylaw Revisions:
Minor changes to LDHA Bylaws were discussed concerning the organization purpose and officer/Board member sections.  Dave F. will create a “marked-up” version on the LDHA website where potential changes will be highlighted.  Further discussion will be held at the Annual Meeting.

3.	Replacement Board officers:
Need for future Board members was discussed.  Several residents have expressed interest, but more are still needed.  Current Board members were urged to make contacts prior to Annual Meeting.

New Business:
1.	Annual Meeting:  Discussion about the Annual Meeting agenda was held.  The meeting will be held at the Clubhouse on June 12th at 7:30 PM.  A PowerPoint presentation will be prepared.  Shaun Willis, representing the Lake Doster Development Company, will be invited to attend to discuss potential changes and development in the Lake Doster area.  A representative from the LDLA will also be invited to provide an update and answer questions.”

LAKE DOSTER 2006 RESIDENT FISHING CONTEST – Saturday, July 1st

All residents and family members are invited to participate in the 2004 Lake Doster fishing contest scheduled for July 3rd.  Sign-in will be at 7:00am. Fishing starts at 7:30am.  Weigh-in will be at Noon.

THE FISHING CONTEST RULES:
1. This contest is open to Lake Doster resident and family members whether or not they live on the lake which means your favorite grandchild can come along for the fun.  
2.  Boats are restricted to those owned by Lake Doster residents with approved boat numbers.
3.  Any number of contestants per boat, as long as it is safe.
4.  Catch and release format after weigh-in.
5.  Only live fish will count.
6.  Artificial bait only, except for little tykes.  If they want to dangle a worm, go for it.
7.  Best five fish per person will count.
8. Contestants are on their own, no pooling or switching caught fish.
9.  No size limitation, you catch it and bring it in alive, it will count.
10.  Total weight of five live fish will determine the winner (semi-honest judges, TBD).
11.  Any type of fish will count in the young’uns category.
12. Bass only for adults.

CATEGORIES AND FEES:														PRIZES PER AGE CATEGORY

Young’uns   Ages 0 to 7  			$2.00								 	 	1st Place		60% of entry money
Youths	       Ages 8 to 15			$3.00							  		 	2nd Place		20% of entry money
Adult	          Ages 16 to 99		$5.00								 		3rd Place		10% of entry money
																															Big Fish Contest:   10% of entry money

Plainwell Concerts 
in the Park

All concerts begin at 7:30 PM every Wednesday evening in June and July. Concerts are held at the band shell, unless noted otherwise.
  6/7 		Otsego Jazz Band
 (with Dave Hurwitz on Trombone.)

6/14		Crossroads Country Gospel Band

6/21		Kalamazoo-Mall City Chorus & Midlakes Chorus
	
6/28		Los Bandits

7/12		Rich Ridenour & Ice Cream Social

7/19		Kalamazoo Symphony (Fannie Pell Park)

7/26		Superior Dixieland Band

Organized by the Plainwell Music Society
Remember to bring your own lawn chairs.

2005-2006 LDHA Board of Directors    

President:      	 Kevin Koch (2006)    	    			    664-6096
								    E-mail: cbkoch@hotmail.com

Vice-Pres.:      Dave Hurwitz (2007) 	       			    664-5364
			  E-mail: davehurwitz@earthlink.net

Secretary:	      (Position open)

Treasurer:       Dave Fortune (2007)	        		    685-1066										E-mail: dfortune@chartermi.net   

Maintenance:  Ray Dertz (2006) 	          	    		    685-2776
			   E-mail: RED@kalnet.net

Safety:             Suzanne DeJong (2007)   			    685-8829
			   E-mail: ptrainersmr@yahoo.com

Social:       			(Position open)

Newcomers:  		 Marilyn Brainerd (2007)      	 664-3388
				    E-mail: lovebirdz@charter.net 

Membership: 		(Position open) 

Water Quality: 	 (Position open; Dave Fortune (acting)     E-mail: dfortune@chartermi.net   										685-1066

Gun Plain Township:  Casey Jones          		   664-5362
				 E-mail: jcjones@accn.org

Help Support Alexa: She is collecting recyclable bottles, cans, & ink cartridges to raise money for a mission trip.  She leaves 6/29. Please call 664-5810 for pick-up.  She also baby-sits and pet-sits.  
WANTED: Some gently used boats.  If you want to sell your kayak, paddle boat, fish/ski boat, please call Kristin at 664-5181.
Trek Bike Tag-Along:  Single-wheel bike attachment for child. Excellent condition! (almost $200 new) For sale $125. Call 664-6096. 
Longaberger Baskets & Pottery:  Beautiful baskets, kitchen accessories, spices & food.  Call to schedule a catalogue party or receive a catalogue.  Johanna Hoelscher 685-8112.
Need a better view?  Tree Trimming by Lake Doster Resident.  Reasonable prices.  Call Rich for a free estimate@ 664-5299.  ~~Chain Sharpening for $2.50 Each~~

Plainwell Store Away: Special storage unit prices for Lake Doster residents.  Call Ben at 929-1830.

Creative Memories:  Scrapbook supplies conveniently located in your neighborhood.  Home-based business offers personal shopping, crops and home demonstrations.  Call for new catalog, crop dates, personal shopping appointment, or home demonstration.  Call Sharon at 664-4883 or email: bnsschmidt@worldnet.att.net  Memory keeping at its best!
Invitation Imagination: Planning a wedding, graduation party or shower?  We have a large selection of invitations & party accessories.  We also have personalized stationery if you are looking for a unique & personalized gift. Call Leslie Jo Hurwitz at 664-5364.
Piano and Voice Lessons:  Janet Richards KAMTA, 275A Fairway Ct, 664-5380
For Sale:  Silk arrangements for all occasions: oriental, nautical, etc: centerpieces and gift items.  Call Mary Jane at 685-8287. 
Work Wanted—Yard work, odd jobs, animal sitting and walking, etc.  Call Tom Richmond at 664-3277.
Neighborhood Handyman available (landscaping, tile work, shelving, etc.). Call Chuck Gregory on Horseshoe Court at 685-5032 or cell phone #501-7706.  
Printex:  Doster residents, Jim and Marlene Berry, offer free pickup and delivery of printing to any Lake Doster resident's home or business.    Get $25 off your first new order over $150. Call today for more info 962-5500.

Baby Sitters:
Emily Burley (4/2/90)* *			664-6969
Rosie Cool (04/12/91)					664-3613
Helen Dolley (1/13/93)*	*			664-5658
Ariel Gray (10/27/89)**				664-5195
Michael Haas (7/26/92)				664-5417
Jordan Hoelscher (12/8/94)* 685-8112
Juliah Hoelscher (12/8/94)	*	685-8112
Catey Koch  (9/23/93)*		   	664-6096
Abby Murray (3/14/88) 				664-6643
Sarah Myles 									 	664-3059
Alexa Sheets	(4/23/93)				664-5810
Jenna Sheets (5/10/90)				664-5810
Branden Stewart (10/11/88)	664-3613
Sarah Skocelas (5/25/89)* *	664-4181
Katy Whited (5/10/90)         	664-5500
Kelsey Whittaker (06/03/90)
		Please call for resume’.   664-6232
   * Bronson Safe Sitter Certified 
**Red Cross Certified
    
Pet Sitting:
Erin Cool (1/21/88)						664-3613
Rosie Cool (04/12/91)					664-3613
Helen Dolley (1/13/93)				664-5658
Ariel Gray (10/27/89) 					685-5195
Gena Haas (9/1/90)						664-5417
Jordan Hoelscher (12/8/94)  685-8112
Juliah Hoelscher (12/8/94)		685-8112
Alexa Sheets (4/23/93)				664-5810
Jenna Sheets (5/10/90) 				664-5810
Sarah Skocelas (5/15/89)			664-4181
Abby Murray (3/14/88)				664-6643
Zach Saar (6/22/93)						664-4778
Branden Stewart (10/11/88)	664-3613

Yard Work:
Michael Haas (7/26/92)				664-5417
Zach Saar (6/22/93)						664-4778

Neighborhood Services

For Sale/Wanted

Advertisements and personal notices should be submitted to Jane Secor at kemper-secor@worldnet.att.net by the second Wednesday of the month.  Anyone submitting an ad or notice must be a member of LDHA.  Include your name, address, phone number and birthday (children only).  Please be brief—two or three lines.  Unless you specify otherwise, ads or notices will run for two months.