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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS/WEBSITE

Next LDHA Board Meeting:  Monday, June 9th, 7:30 pm, at the Clubhouse. (This is the annual meeting)
Annual Lake Doster Residents Fishing Contest:  Saturday July 5th, 2003 (look for more details in next mailing)
Forth of July Party:  Friday, July 4th (look for more details in next mailing)
Pay Dues:  Form enclosed.  This is how we can produce the newsletter and support events like newcomers, 4th, Easter…
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

Ted Birkebak, President (resigned)		
Marlin Kleckner, Vice 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
May 12, 2003 
1.	Meeting called to order by Marlin Kleckner at 7:30pm (Clubhouse). 
2.	The board introduced themselves as there was a large turnout for the May meeting.   
3.	LDHA Treasurer’s Report as of March 31st, 2003, read by Brian Mullally. 
 	
PLEASE SUPPORT THE LDHA WITH YOUR 2003 DUES PAYMENT!  Membership dues are the LDHA’s revenue source.  The 2003 dues form and information update request is attached to the last page of this newsletter.   Thank you for your continued support of our community.

MINUTES, UPDATES AND NEW BUSINESS

1.	Annual Meeting agenda:  Brian Mullally will discuss future lake management; Kevin Koch will give an overview of the lake management study and how it is/can be used to improve the lake; Casey Jones will inform members of the emergency warning system for Lake Doster;  Nominations for new board members.
*pick up new directory.
*Forth of July volunteer sign up sheet.

2.	Future Lake Management:  At a LDHOA meeting a few months ago The Lake Doster Development Company expressed an interest in relinquishing management of the lake.  This fact spurred the Home Owners Association to conduct an initial investigation into the possibility of interested homeowners coming together to form an entity to manage the lake.  This issue has been discussed at the last couple of meetings and reported in the last couple of newsletters.  The issue was again discussed at length during the May meeting with the many members in attendance.  Brian Mullally will discuss the issues again at the annual meeting, June 7th, 2003. 

3.	Lake Management report:  There have been numerous questions and inquires as to the status of action and the benefit of having had the “Lake Doster Management Plan Report” (hereinafter the report) as prepared by Progressive AE.  It is not practical to summarize the report findings for the newsletter, the report does provide, however, valuable information and it is recommended reading.  Copies are available on-line or through the water quality director.  The report made several key recommendations (see report page 29), following through on these recommendations is the responsibility of each home owner and the Lake Doster Development Company (current lake manager).  The report gives a detailed analysis of the lake that can serve as a guide for informed future decision-making that may go beyond the immediate recommendations contained in the report.  Moreover, some of the recommended actions require a professional study prior to approval by state and local agencies.  Lake management is therefore positioned to obtain governmental approval should management adopt those recommendations.     

4.	Lake Doster Development company has a new website at www.lakedoster.com

5.	Social, Tom Raich and Diane Burrows:  Next event is Forth of July Party – Big Event, Big Fun – need VOLUNTEERS.  Sign up to volunteer at the annual meeting.

6.	Safety:  Youth Boater Safety Class Proposed:  Please contact Karen Gustafson (664-4000) if you are interested in having your child or yourself attend a boater safety class.
Swim lessons:  At Lake Doster, given by the YMCA, see notice below for more details.

7.	Maintenance, Ray Dertz:  Ray has re-carpeted one raft, one raft to go.  Ray will continue working on the rafts and get them into the water when/if the weather becomes warmer.  Ray needs help, anyone interested, most notably swim raft users, please contact Ray at 685-2776.
Spring Clean Up:  low official turnout of eight people.  Ray did note, however, that there were other homeowners out picking up trash.  Many thanks to those who helped keep it clean.
Fertilizer:  $11 dollars a bag for phosphorus free fertilizer, call Ray for details.
			
Miscellaneous Items:  
a.	Joe Langkamp has indicated the lettering on the “LAKE DOSTER” sign at the M-89 entrance will be taken down and each wall painted over white, as vandals routinely steal and/or destroy the letters and it has become too costly to keep replacing them. 

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

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

Swimming Lessons:  For youngsters 3-12 years old.  The YMCA is coming to the lake to provide lessons July 7 –18.  There are two separate week long classes.  Classes are separated by age.  Classes go Monday  - Thursday beginning at 12:30, 1:00 & 1:30.  Must sign up by the end of June.  Cost is $42 dollars.  Call Sharon Schmidt to register at 664-4883.

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

Summer House Rental Wanted:  Former Lake Doster resident seeking house for summer rental.  Timing flexible.  Please contact Dave Hurwitz at 602-923-3387 or davehurwitz@earthlink.net.

Wanted - paddle boat:  If anyone is interested in selling their paddle boat please contact Larry or Bea Kunkle at   664-5310.  Thanks

For Sale:   BOAT - BOAT TRAILER - BOAT LIFT, 1990 Sea Ray 180 Bow Rider - Vanguard Trailer - Boat Lift with Cover $6,000.00 for all, Interested or need more information call:  Jack & Carole Kellogg 664-6420

Wanted Trampoline:  If anyone is interested in selling their 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.  

Letters to the editor:

Hello,  
I would like a couple of concerns mentioned in the next newsletter.  First, a reminder that people who own dogs and walk them, pick up after them.  Car tires, bike tires and feet go through messes left.  It is for the cleanliness of all our neighborhood.  I don't see many walking with bags and scoops when walking their dogs.
Second, I pay for a yard waste dumpster each season and pay a lawn service to remove my leaves and brush each spring and fall.  I notice these areas that are "dump sites" around Lake Doster, by the golf course, the damn, and other areas that trash our neighborhood.  Could we mention not to do this and to rent a yard waste dumpster that is picked up each week or use a service to remove 
yard waste?
Thank you,

Editor’s Note: Please contact by (preferred) email or phone Michael Hills mhills@ameritech.net (664-3482) or Brian Mullally (685-1913) ldha2003@cs.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.

Please join or renew your 2003 Membership to the Lake Doster Homeowners Association
Welcome New Residents!  Thanks for your support.
Your membership dues support:				Events:  
Newsletters and Phone Directory				Annual Meeting - June		
Maintenance of parks, lake and beaches 			4th of July Picnic and Parade
Lake Water Quality Testing					End of Summer Picnic
Lake Rafts and Buoys						Children’s Holiday Party
Welcome Packets						Newcomers Party – November
Information on Community and Township			Summer Fishing Contest
	Issues							Neighborhood Spring Clean-Up 		

Please send this information form to:	Nancy Watson, LDHA Membership
							350 Lakeview Lane
							Plainwell, MI  49080-9113
Name:  ____________________________

Address:  __________________________	Phone:  __________________

Dues enclosed:  $30.00 (June 2003-June 2004) $________
Note to new residents, please prorate dues ($2.50 per month) from your move-in date.
Please send car stickers to identify me as a Lake Doster resident:  #________
Would you like to receive a welcome visit?  Yes_____	No_____

Phone Directory Information and changes:

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Phone: ___________________
Email address:  _______________________________
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