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January 2020
VVA Board of Directors January 12, 2020 Call to Order Susan Zalenski, Lot 364, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the upper level of the clubhouse. Members in attendance were Flint Hibler, Lot 183; Mark Leggett, Lot 72 and Mike Booth, Lot 1259. Troy Lesan, Lot 576, Eric Odette, Lot 220, and Tony Gronniger, Lot 2281 were unable to attend. Shad Mort led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mark Leggett led in prayer and asked for a moment of silence for the loss of one our longtime members, Daryl Bailey. Approval of Minutes Mike Booth moved to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2019 Board meeting. Flint Hibler seconded; motion passed. Committee Reports Handbook Committee: Susan Zalenski asked if there were By-Law changes that need to be submitted to the paper for members to review before the Annual Meeting in March. Sally Zerbe responded that she had a copy of the changes from the Committee and would get them in the January paper. Finance Committee: Shad Mort gave a finance report. Kim Spidle was at the finance meeting to review our investments. Shad reported to the Board that final numbers for 2019 will not be complete until the end of January, so the financial reports in the January newspaper will be preliminary. The Finance Committee discussed our 2019 income tax return and decided to allow our attorney to file that again this year. He had filed for us 2 years ago to secure our not-for-profit status, so we will continue to use him for preparing our return for another year. Strategic Planning Committee: Susan Zalenski pointed out the sound proofing panels have been installed in the upper level. The Committee presented their long-range plan to the Board and will be posting that for the members to review. Activities Committee: Flint Hibler asked the Board to approve the 2020 list of Activities. Susan Zalenski asked that the motion be made under Board Action later in the meeting. Building Committee: Flint Hibler reported 2 new permits were issued in December, with one of those being a new house. Fire Department: Mike Booth reported new decals had been put on the big pumper truck. Campground: Flint Hibler reported the plumbing and electrical supplies for the campground expansion have been ordered. Lake Committee: No Report. Infraction Committee: No Report. Dredge Committee: Bob Hayes reported for the Dredge Committee. Bob attended a grant writing workshop recently, but unfortunately nothing [Continued on Page 8]
Polar Plunge and Beyond! The Official Party of Winter is Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. The 13th Annual Lake Viking Polar Plunge will take place Feb. 15. Brave men and women from around the area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips into Lake Viking. Their “Reason for Freezin” . . . the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri! All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit training and competition for the 1,200 Special Olympics Missouri athletes here in the north area. The Polar Plunge is open to anyone 10 years or older who is a fan of having a good time for a good cause. The event is hosted by both the Chillicothe Correctional Center and the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department and will take place at the Lake Viking Clubhouse. Day-of registration begins at 11 a.m. and the Plunge starts promptly at 2 p.m. The Pee Wee Plunge will take place for all those 9 years and younger prior to the main event. In 2019, Polar Plungers raised over $15,000 for Special Olympics Missouri North Area athletes. Each participant must raise a minimum of $75 to participate and can earn incentives by reaching fund-raising goals. Pee Wee plung[Continued on Page 3]
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Volume 32, No. 9
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ANNUAL MEETING March 1, 2020 The Viking Valley Association Annual Meeting will be held March 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the upper level of the clubhouse.
In order to attend the meeting, each person must be an Active Member in good standing. EACH PERSON MUST have their 2019 Membership Card with them to be admitted to the meeting. This is the only verification we have during registration that you are a paid member in good standing. A valid driver's license may also be required to validate identification. As stated in the Viking Valley Association By-laws, Article I and Article II, Renters and Associate Members are not entitled to receive notice of any meeting, to vote, or to participate therein. Only “Active Members in Good Standing” (record owner of a lot or tract of land located in Valkyrie Valley Subdivision) are eligible to attend and participate in the meeting.
Please remember: EACH PERSON MUST HAVE THEIR 2019 MEMBERSHIP CARD IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED TO THE MEETING!
Questions ... For Agenda of Annual Meeting of Members Viking Valley Association members who have questions that may require proposed amendments or policy changes to anything concerning the Association, including, but not limited to the Handbook, Committee Process or minutes of previous meetings, must submit their question(s) in writing to the Association Office four weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. This will allow the Board time to research the question and provide an appropriate discussion during the Annual Meeting. In order to give all members advance opportunity to know what decisions could be made and votes taken at the Annual Meeting, NO MOTIONS on any subject will be allowed from the floor, unless you have put your question in writing and submitted it to the Association Office by February 1, 2020 to be placed on the Annual Meeting Agenda and published in the Lake Viking News.
Topic: Dredging
Town Hall Meeting Feb. 1 A town hall meeting is scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020, to discuss dredging and funding options, and to inform our members. The decisions on how we move forward and what options we choose will affect the lake for years to come. Please plan to attend this important meeting! Additional information on page 7.
6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 Lower level of the clubhouse
All members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you want on the agenda, you must notify the office on or before the Monday prior to the board meeting.