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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS/WEBSITE

Next LDHA Board Meeting:  November 10th, 2003, 7:30 pm, at the Clubhouse.   
Next Social Event:  The Newcomers Party will be November 8th, 2003, 7:30pm at the clubhouse. 
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 New Comers party.
Recycling Schedule:  Pick-up the 2nd Wednesday of each month. 
Large Trash Pick-up:  2nd Tuesday of each month, April thru October except July.
Fall Leaf Pick-up: A dumpster will be placed at Brusselmann Park on Thursday, October 30, 2003 for seven days or until it is full. Do not place plastic bags in the dumpster.  Curbside pick-up is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2003.  Time of pick-up is uncertain so remember to place leaves out the night before.  
Do not use plastic bags for curbside pick-up.  Leaves may be collected in large paper bags, boxes, or garbage cans – but plastic bags will be not be picked up or emptied by the pick-up crew.  
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:  OCTOBER 13, 2003 

1.	Meeting called to order by Brian Mullally at 7:30pm (Clubhouse).  Several members of the community were in attendance.
2.	Minutes were approved from last months meeting.
3.	Maintenance, Ray Dertz:  Several buoys have been damaged apparently from collisions. Buoys and rafts will be repaired by next spring. The fall leaf pick-up program will be the same as last year.  Pick-up dates and instructions for disposal will be noted in the October newsletter.
4.	Treasurer’s Report, Everett Harpole.   As of October 13, 2003, the Lake Doster Acquisition Fund has collected $14,000, with 115 homeowners participating.  The LDHA Account balance as of September 30, 2003 is below.  Should any member wish to see a more detailed accounting, Everett distributes a very detailed accounting sheet at every homeowners meeting
 		
Beginning Balance:			$8,928.35	
Total Deposits		Interest and 2003 dues	$856.05	
Total Expenses			($1,482.36)	
Ending Checking Balance			$8,221.39	
Savings Account Balance			$2,321.92	
Total Cash Accounts			$10,543.31	
5.	Social, Brian Mullally. The next big event will be the Newcomers Party November 8th, 2003.  Volunteers are still needed!  If you can help please call either Tom Raich (685-0696) or Diane Burrows (664-3593).
6.	Safety, Jerry Witter:  No current safety issues.
7.	Newcomers, Marilyn Brainerd and Paige Meddock:  Snowbirds should provide winter addresses if they wish to receive the newsletter while away.  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.
8.	Water Quality, Kevin Koch: Two late-season water quality tests are being completed. 
9.	Land Acquisition from Development Company, Brian Mullally.  The Land Acquisition Subcommittee met on September 30, 2003 to discuss the option agreement and fund-raising.  A second fund-raising letter will be sent to those homeowners who have not yet participated.  The option letter has been presented to Joseph P. Langkamp of the Lake Doster Development Company.   Copies of the letter will be included in the next mailing. The lake acquisition process will take approximately two years.  After the agreement is signed, the next step will be to prepare a budget and workflow list for completing tasks.

Joseph Langkamp. Based on a preliminary review of the option letter, Joe said that the basic framework appears to be acceptable, but he has concerns about the parks and entryway that he will continue to discuss with board members and his attorney.

Questions from the many community members in attendance were invited. There was a lengthy discussion about the objectives of and process for transferring ownership of the lake, the nature of the entity that will manage the lake and common areas, fund-raising and budgeting for the acquisition process, collection of dues, protection of lake access rights, liability, safety and enforcement.  There appears to be general positive support for acquisition of the lake and common areas as long as certain issues are addressed. Several noted the potential positive effects on maintenance and property values. Brian thanked homeowners for their support and noted that several excellent points were raised.  The process will take two years and these and many other issues will need to be addressed in future subcommittee and Board meetings.  Community members were urged to continue to participate.     

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm.  The next board meeting will be on November 10th at 7:30 pm at the clubhouse. (Please direct any corrections to the minutes to Jana Edwards at 664-3122)

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

POPCORN:  Please help support Boy Scout Troop 35 by calling and ordering your popcorn now! 73% of all sales stay local and 10% of that goes into my scout account for camp. I can come to your home and show you all of the tasty flavors that are available. Please help me become the top-salesman this year. Call Jake Steele (Horseshoe Court) 685-0696.

PONTOON BOAT: For Sale, 1990 Riviera Cruiser, 24-foot, 25 hp Johnson engine, full furniture, covers, excellent condition - $3,200. Call 664-5012.

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.

FLOAT FOUND:  Black and blue float found after End-of -Summer Party.  Call Vicki at 664-3045

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

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.

Editor’s Note: Please contact Jana Edwards by (preferred) e-mail (lemmingsrus@aol.com) or phone (664-3122) 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

The Board will provide updates on the land acquisition project at future meetings and encourages community members to participate. Please note that the land acquisition project is not just about acquiring and maintaining the lake.  It includes acquiring and maintaining all the common areas in our community including the playground, the beaches and the front entrance.   Call or write members of the Board if you have any questions or suggestions.

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.

NEWCOMER’S PARTY

COME WELCOME THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY!

Saturday, November 8, 7:30pm
at the Lake Doster Clubhouse on Country Club Blvd.

All residents are invited to attend!
(Please line up babysitters for the little ones, this is a more adult event)

Enjoy appetizers, beverages and camaraderie!
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Volunteers are still needed!  If you can help please call either
Tom Raich (685-0696) or Diane Burrows (664-3593)