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CANADIAN LAKES, MI

DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021

GET TO KNOW THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

GIVING BACK A CONVERSATION

WITH ROYAL GRILLE CHEF KYLE PERRAULT 2020 CLPOC BOARD

ELECTION RESULTS

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Winterful Wonder D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 / J A N U A R Y 2 0 21

“Tell me again, Grandma,” he said curled in my lap,

“I want to dream about winter when I’m down for my nap.”

“Winter in Michigan can start in November,

No need to wait for the twenty-first of December.

The leaves are off the trees, most song birds are gone too, They’ll all come back in spring, that’s just the way that they do.

But some trees remain green, like the spruce and white pine, Making homes for the cardinals, handling winter just fine.

You won’t see geese or ducks, or hear them honk or quack, Even loons are gone in winter, but next spring they’ll all be back.

In winter it’s quiet, like your nap time, dear child, Here’s your blanket, and your teddy, now rest for a while.”

“Tell me again, Grandma,” he said curled in my lap, “I want to dream about winter when I’m down for my nap.”

“Winter in Michigan is all dressed up in white, Like frosting on a cupcake, it oozes with delight.

From the bottom of the mitt to way past the Soo, There’s sledding and skating and tobogganing, too.

You can travel cross country, on skis just for fun, Ski fast down the slopes, or you can take the bunny run.

Ice hockey abounds and snow shoes are the fashion, And there’s even ice sculpting, if art is your passion.

After all that activity, you should nap, my dear child, Here’s your blanket, and your teddy, now rest for a while.”

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“Tell me again, Grandma,” he said curled in my lap, “I want to dream about winter when I’m down for my nap.”

“Winter in Michigan means you can slow down a bit, Relax by the fireplace and drink hot chocolate.

There’s grandma’s beef stew and bubbling chicken potpies, Comfy quilts on the bed and views of starry night skies.

There are snowmen to build with orange carrot noses, Mittens on your hands and boots on your toeses, Icicles that sparkle and lots of snowballs to throw, All of this fun can be yours in the Michigan snow.

My story is over, into bed now, dear child, Here’s your blanket, and your teddy, now rest for a while.”

“Tell me again, Grandma,” he said curled in his bed.

As he drifted off to sleep, I bent and kissed his sweet head.

Joyce B. Wilcox // Writer’s Quest

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In This Issue

12 Get to Know the

Executive Committee

14 2020 CLPOC

CONTENTS D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 / J A N U A R Y 2 0 21

Board Election Results

34 Giving Back 36 A Conversation with

Royal Grille Chef Kyle Perrault

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In Every Issue

8 From the General Manager

10 From the Board 16 Marketing 20 Canadian Lakes Safety

22 From the CLA 30 Life on Our Links 32 Focus on Fishing

38 Mobile Watch 40 Canadian Lakes Yard Waste

42 From a Canadian Lakes Kitchen

44 CLPOC Board Minutes

54 Let’s Get Social 56 Art Piece

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From the General Manager

T GREG BABBITT General Manager gbabbitt@clpoc.org

his is my time of year to be thankful and reflect on the past season. Even with this crazy year dealing with Covid-19 and politics, among other things, it is important to reflect and be thankful and of course remain positive. This may be more difficult for some than others. This is where living in a great community is helpful. Many members are always willing to help other members.

This is a great benefit in keeping the community united.

This has been a stressful time for staff as well, attempting to enforce the ever-changing restrictions, keeping some amenities closed and then developing a plan for them to re-open, keeping members and employees safe, etc. In my opinion, during this high stress season staff has done an excellent job in keeping everyone safe. During these challenging times as decisions were made, we received complaints and were criticized by some, even challenged by some, but staff still assisted members as best they could. I am truly grateful for the staff I have and enjoyed watching them rise to the challenge of this season.

It appears we will continue to have some difficult times ahead of us. Things have only intensified during the pandemic, which has been combined with the national backdrop of the most rancorous political season anyone can remember. We will continue to address any challenges, keeping members' and staff ’s health and safety paramount. I realize that some decisions made may be more controversial than others, but I also know we are all in this together.

With the help of each of you we can all continue to work together for another successful year.

SEASONAL RECAP This past season, even though we got a late start, we still saw significant increased activity at both the Highlands and Pines golf courses as well as the outdoor pool. This was somewhat expected as the greens fees at these courses and the pool fees are now inclusive with the membership fee. Even the restaurant with a late start and 50% capacity requirement still had a great season. I want to thank all members for your support of these amenities as well as the other amenities once we were allowed to make them available.

OFFICE 10690 Pierce Rd. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346 Phone: 231-972-7651 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MEMBER SERVICES Meghan Andersen Faith Markin Jane Hensley memberservices@clpoc.org

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OFF-SEASON As winter approaches, we will be operating the tubing tow at the Highland Haus on weekends, when the hill conditions permit. We also offer members the ability to book your own private tubing party. Also, do not forget during the tubing tow operation we offer hot chocolate, popcorn, snacks, and a warm firepit. Staff will also be maintaining a great ice-skating rink again this year at the Highland Haus and the cross-country ski trail on the Highlands golf course. Stay tuned to the Members Bulletin and our website for the latest updates on all our wintertime activities.

FINANCE We are currently in the process of preparing next fiscal year’s budget, FY 2021. With this budget comes establishing the 2021 Rates and Fees Schedule. The Board is in the process of preparing this schedule and will be voting on it at their December 19 meeting. The Board and management are cognizant of the current economic conditions while at the same time trying to balance expenses for services against income.

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to review this schedule on the website at clpoc.org or call the office at 231-972-7651 to have a copy mailed or faxed.

THANKFUL I want to personally thank the many volunteers for your service to Canadian Lakes. I keep saying that volunteerism is in fact priceless, and Canadian Lakes is very fortunate to have such an amazing group of volunteers who continue to willingly provide their time and talents.

I am very thankful for my devoted and hard-working staff of employees and my department heads, Casey Smith, Kim Dowell, Jessica Slendak, Dennis Wolfe, Bill Hull, Rob Mickey, Shayna Hancock, and Kyle Perrault.

Their efforts in keeping this community at its best are appreciated.

As in every year during this holiday time, my staff joins me in wishing each and every one of you a joyous holiday season and a very happy and healthy New Year!

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From the Board

T President Paul L. Szymkowicz

CLPOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@clpoc.org OFFICERS President Paul Szymkowicz pls.clpoc@gmail.com John Colley Vice President jacclpoc@gmail.com Treasurer James French jbf.clpoc@gmail.com Secretary James Swartzendruber jswartz744@yahoo.com DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Dan Altier altierdt@gmail.com Daniel Rice dozerrice1960@gmail.com Bob Halpin rbobhalpin@aol.com CLPOC BOARD MEETINGS Regular Monthly Board Meeting Fourth Saturday 9 a.m., Highland Haus Workshop Board Meeting Second Wednesday 5:30 p.m., CLPOC Office Conference Room

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his year has certainly turned out to be one that will not soon be forgotten. COVID -19 restrictions have played havoc with all our amenities and how we socialize with friends and family. Constantly changing rules and compliance dates also have not made it any easier. We have endured unprecedented changes not only in our daily lives but in life here at Canadian Lakes. We have seen lockdowns nationally, statewide, and even regionally, and we have persevered. With the unbeatable spirit of America, we will overcome this virus. We the members of Canadian Lakes have not let it defeat us, and because we have stood strong in support of each other we are winning!

Through all the many transformations of this pandemic, we still have many bright spots we can point to.

• While we were unable to begin our golf season until May, numbers have shown that The Pines and The Highlands achieved huge growth in rounds. The Royal has also maintained an extraordinarily strong presence.

• Golf revenue has remained as strong as it has been in recent years.

• The outdoor pool was open the majority of the summer and even past the normal Labor Day closing.

• While the indoor pool has had to remain closed, we are preparing for its opening with a brand new liner.

• The lakes were busy on a daily basis, with no seeming decline in usage.

• Next season we will also see an exciting refurbishment of our main beaches.

• The restaurant has in spite of the pandemic experienced another strong year.

• Home sales have been at record levels, housing starts are up, and lots are once again starting to move.

• Because of the great support of our members our local businesses have remained open while many throughout the state have had to close.

• We are in a strong financial position, due in part to the solid financial plan which was resoundingly approved by the membership last year.

• As a result of the strength of the financial plan we will enter next year poised for a minimal increase and maintenance of existing services and an ability for growth.

• Even with the financial challenges of this pandemic we find that delinquencies are down as are defaults. Delinquency recoveries have remained successful.

We all look forward to a full return to normalcy next year. As we go forward, we will continue to exemplify not only the spirit of success of America, but the strength and mutual support which made and continue to make Canadian Lakes “THE GOOD LIFE.” As if COVID was not enough, midyear two Directors and Executive Committee members sold their homes and moved permanently out of state. These two vacancies caused a change in three of the Executive Committee positions. The Vice President was elected to the office of

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President which meant that the office of Vice President and Secretary still needed to be filled.

Why bring this up now? Typically, this is something that we do per the Articles of Incorporation at the beginning of the year, when the four executive positions are filled. In the middle of the year, and under these pandemic conditions, we had Directors step up to the challenge. I believe it is important for the membership to have some background of the individuals that the Board of Directors has chosen as their leadership team.

For this edition of the Canadian Laker I asked all the Executive Committee members to write an article introducing themselves and provide some background information. These individuals stepped up without much advance notice to accept the challenge. It is an honor to be acknowledged by their peers for their experience, qualifications, and abilities for these leadership positions.

I graciously thank my fellow Directors in supporting the individuals that they have chosen, and the Directors who stepped up to fill these positions. I thank them for the outstanding job they have done throughout the second half of this year.

With the recent surge of reported cases of the COVID-19 virus, I would recommend that everyone still practice safe social distancing guidelines. Let us never forget all that our dedicated staff are doing to keep this the vibrant, wellrun and maintained community that we all bought here to enjoy. They work tirelessly to provide the membership the experience they have come to enjoy, even under the constantly changing guidelines we are under with this pandemic.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS VISION STATEMENT Canadian Lakes is a premier recreational and residential community set in West Michigan’s scenic heartland.

As a unified community of private property owners offering an unequaled quality of life, Canadian Lakes fulfills the diverse needs of all members in a natural setting for present and future generations to enjoy.

This Core Vision is characterized by: • The natural beauty of the area and its desirability as a place to live • Outstanding recreational and social activities • Financial soundness and sustainability • Protection of property values through disciplined growth and the development and maintenance of a high quality infrastructure.

CORE VALUES • Our heritage: We value our history and its ideals of friendliness, mutual support, affordability, and shared responsibility for our natural environment.

• Participating in the activities we love: We value participating in activities we love with our friends and neighbors and supporting the diverse and changing interests of our members.

• Protecting property values: We value taking proactive steps to protect and enhance the investment members have made in their homes and in community amenities.

• Financial soundness and sustainability: We value a financial structure that enables us now and in the future to meet community standards for the quality of our properties, membership programs and services and safety.

• Shared governance: We value and depend on the leadership and participation of members in the governance activities of the community and on an informed membership.

• Volunteerism: We value the active volunteer community service of our members, both in Canadian Lakes and in the surrounding communities.

• Leading into the future: We value careful planning, openness to change, and taking proactive steps that will ensure our best future as a community.

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Get To Know

PAUL SZYMKOWICZ

JOHN COLLEY

MY NAME IS Paul Szymkowicz and I am completing my fourth year as a Director of the CLPOC. For the last six months I have held the office of President. In 2019 and for the first six months of 2020, I held the office of Vice President.

It has been my privilege to serve on the CLPOC Board of Directors.

I have been a member of Canadian Lakes for the past 50 years. These years have brought me knowledge and insight as to our community, and I have benefitted from that. I have enjoyed being a Canadian Lakes property owner, and purchased a home here in 1991. I was nine years old when my parents purchased property here. I find it amazing when I think back to those days and can fully realize what our community has turned into today.

I am still in the workforce and have been employed with the same company for 38 years.

Through my hard work and dedication, I have accepted a partnership and am a stockholder within this company. I believe that still being active in the workforce gives an individual a slightly different perspective. I believe it gives one the ability to understand what was required 20-30 years ago and what is required today to run a successful business.

I have two years left in my second term as a Director and look forward to serving our community to the best of my ability. I would like to thank all my fellow Directors past and present for all their support throughout my years on the board. We have such a wonderful group of people in our community. To our volunteers, General Manager, staff, and employees - a sincere thank you for all that you do. Our community would not be what it has become today without your support and dedication.

HELLO, MY NAME is John Colley and I currently serve as the Vice President of the Executive Committee for the CLPOC Board of Directors. I have been a Board member for the past four years. I have been a resident of Canadian Lakes for the past six years and also reside in Georgetown, Texas.

I was born and raised in Livonia, Michigan.

I hold degrees from Lawrence Tech and the University of Michigan (Go Blue) and have worked in the construction industry for the past 40 years. My wife, Kathy, and I have two married children, Amanda (Erik), and Jonathon (Carly). As a family, we have thoroughly enjoyed our time here and fully experiencing “the Good Life.” Whether playing golf, boating, hiking, or just sitting around the house with friends, it is a welcome respite from everyday life.

Canadian Lakes, as you all are aware, is a special community, providing a resort-style way of life in a fantastic setting. Maintaining, growing, and enhancing the community is a priority that I believe will ensure its future. I am proud to be associated with the other board members and community volunteers who work so diligently to make Canadian Lakes what it is.

Creating, maintaining, and furthering the value of being a member is the primary goal of our organization. The Board, in conjunction with the strong leadership of our General Manager and the hard work of his staff, will guarantee our collective futures in this ‘little slice of heaven’.

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The CLPOC Executive Committee

JAMES FRENCH

JIM SWARTZENDRUBER

MY NAME IS James French and I have been a CLPOC Board member for the past five years.

I am also the corporation Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. It is a great honor that my peers on the Board of Directors have given me the responsibility to lead that committee for the past four years. I’ve also served on the Architectural Control and Strategic Planning Committees.

My wife Carol and I purchased a lot in 1979 and built our cottage the following spring. We spent many wonderful weekends both during the summer and winter experiencing Canadian Lakes along with our two daughters, Kristin and Kimberly. We moved from Rochester Hills in 2012 to become Canadian Lakes residents.

This has been a very special place for our entire family that has allowed us to also have many wonderful times with our grandchildren.

During my tenure on the Board and Executive Committee there have been many challenges. A major goal was to put a stable funding plan in place that is now in its first year.

I am very fortunate to have members participate in the Finance Committee that put together what promises to achieve that funding goal.

It is a fact that experiencing life at Canadian Lakes is something very special for me and my family. It has always been a place where we could relax and feel a sense of belonging. I would like to thank so many members for all the support given to me and the volunteers on the Board and committees.

HELLO, I’M Jim Swartzendruber, your Board of Directors Secretary for the remainder of this year. We will again go through the officer selection process during January’s first meeting.

It has been one of my greatest pleasures to serve the membership of our great community for the last several years. These years have brought me a distinct appreciation for the Board and the membership in what they represent for the CLPOC community.

My wife Susan and I have owned our home since 2012 and now live here full time. We sit and pinch ourselves because we can’t believe that we are a part of a dream come true lifestyle, the lifestyle that Canadian Lakes brings you as a property owner. We are so thankful for all the residents and what they all do to make our home so special. We thank everyone for making our life a blessing each day. I look forward to serving our members in the future in some way and thank all of you for making this the Good Life.

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2020 Board of Directors Election

2020 Annual Election Results

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he CLPOC Board of Directors hereby informs members of the election results disclosed at the 2020 Annual Meeting on November 21. In addition, the board thanks the following election inspectors for their hard work: Paul Szymkowicz, Gloria Rogers, Alice Dean, Cheryl Sutcliffe, Deb Macaddino, Lynn Tracy, Eileen Osborne, Monty Sutcliffe, Pete Zeimis, and alternates Barb Collinge and Tim Collinge.

Ballots issued to members in good standing: 3927 Returned ballots required for a quorum: 1233 Number of spoiled ballots: 1 Total ballots returned: 31% The three candidates receiving the most votes are elected to serve as Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors for the years 2021-2023.

Dan Altier – 992 Jerald Juncker – 881 Steve Wilcox – 807 Jim Swartzendruber – 725

Congratulations

TO DAN ALTIER, JERALD JUNCKER, AND STEVE WILCOX!

Dan Altier

Jerald Juncker

Steve Wilcox

The Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation Board of Directors would like to extend a very sincere thank you to all the candidates for their willingness to dedicate their time and talent to serve our community. If you have any specific questions relative to these results, please feel free to contact Greg Babbitt, general manager, at gbabbitt@clpoc.org or 231-972-7651.

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Marketing

Canadian Lakes Marketing

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n the last publication of your Canadian Laker, I gave readers a quick rundown of what the 2020 advertising season looked like.

We stayed the course from previous years by placing our normal radio buys and stuck with display advertising across many different websites on the internet. This year, I added television to our media mix. My, what an amazing season it has been for advertising! It’s actually a bit impossible to base anything on this year because what better time to be on radio and on the internet when people were home and not doing much of anything. Consumers had a lot of time on their hands to hear and see our message and the number of inquiries we had this year proves it! We had more than double the inquiries from the previous year.

2020 turned out well for Canadian Lakes despite COVID-19.

So that brings us to those inquiries and my words in my last article that said I was excited to share what’s coming in 2021 to the marketing department. I also said that I had to get my head wrapped fully around the possibilities and capabilities to be able to tell you all about it. Allow me to be honest and tell you that although I’m not fully there, I’m still going to tell you what I do know and what my goals are.

I’ve been asked so many times over the past five years I’ve been Marketing Director here, “what’s our return on investment?” My goodness – that’s a loaded question! Members have wanted to know how many people have bought a house or lot here from the radio ads I’ve placed or the billboards that have gone up. Sometimes the question is very vague but sometimes it’s very specific like, “You spent $80,000 at the ballpark.

How many people saw our sign and came here and bought property?”

First, please understand that neither I nor the Corporation sells property.

It’s important to understand that all of our advertising currently is branding. We’re not Coca-Cola. or Ford. I don’t have a tangible item in my hand to sell for 25% off today. Our advertising is different. We are selling the sizzle (of Canadian Lakes) - not the steak. I report how many inquiries we get from our advertising and marketing – all those people who hear or see our message that tells them to visit our website for more information and then like what they see so much that they share their contact information to get the full scoop. These interested parties then receive a welcome email full of all the cool things about Canadian Lakes, annual fee, inclusive amenities, rules, articles of incorporation, map, brochure – all the good stuff. Generally, the inquiry and I go back and forth as they always have questions to familiarize themselves with us. Some get referred to a realtor, some come and visit and I or a community volunteer show them around or they even choose to venture out themselves. I’d print off the inquiry notification that would automatically be emailed to me and file that into the three-ring binder based on the month received.

But truly, after the exchange of emails, possibly a visit, and our filing system, the visitor for the most part would disappear from there.

I will say there have been a handful of times a new member would cross my path and I would remember their names, or they stop in to

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say, “Remember me? You showed me around!” We have never had a real concrete way to track and cultivate inquiries – until now!

I’m super excited to tell members that the marketing department now has the Salesforce platform. Salesforce is a software program that provides customer relationship management for both external and internal practices.

Salesforce also has other apps that can be added to complete and enhance the process. Now, when people share their contact information with us on our website or through social media and our email marketing because they are interested in Canadian Lakes, because we also purchased additional applications that tie this all together, their information gets sent to Salesforce where we can now cultivate and connect with them automatically until they either choose not to buy here or become property owners. The time will come soon when Salesforce will tell me, “Hey Jessica! Susan and Mark Morgan from Hudsonville, Michigan, who was a lead that inquired on September 14, 2017 from WZZM TV, are now property owners at 1234 West Royal.” That’s just the start of the power of what Salesforce can do and how it can help us connect not only externally but also internally with our current members. Lindsay and I are still training on this software. The last time I used Salesforce was about 20 years ago and basically that means nothing now. It’s completely different now. I’m told that training truly never stops, and one is always learning. I’m happy that I will be able to tell members what our advertising dollars are bringing us. I plan to bring you more stats and updates throughout 2021 with the help of Salesforce as Lindsay and I gain more knowledge through training.

Watch for sidebars in the Marketing articles. Also, watch for a refreshed look to your Canadian Laker. It’s going to look prettier on your coffee table!

In closing – it’s my favorite time of the year. It’s Christmas! May the

wonder, hope, love and all the blessings fill the hearts of you and yours during this glorious time of the year.

Remember the reason for the season and be sure to show love to those who are most important in your lives. I lost my mother a month and a half ago, so this Christmas will be tough for my family. Therefore, I remind you to love your family a little harder this Christmas.

I love you, Mom

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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday beginning November 27 through December 26 including Christmas Eve, Century 21 White House Realty presents Nights of Lights at the Castle in Canadian Lakes, Michigan featuring over 100,000 LED lights.

Although this year is quite different from the past two years, Canadian Lakes along with Century 21 White House Realty was determined to not allow COVID-19 to completely stifle Nights of Lights this year. In the past, visitors to Canadian Lakes enjoyed walks on the Castle patio, giving them a 360-degree view of the lights, interactive music shows, a food vendor and a hot cocoa bar. However, due to lack of personnel to enforce covid-19 restrictions, these event elements simply cannot happen this year. This didn’t stop the determi-

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nation and passion in the souls of the planning committee who so desperately wanted to bring some sort of normalcy to the lives of those near and far. Together the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation, Century 21 White House Realty, and Angels of Action with their Light up the Nights sponsors made sure the Canadian Lakes Castle would still at least be lit for the 2020 season!

Canadian Lakes is a private recreational community, so before you come to see our Castle, we ask that you get a vehicle pass at www.nightsoflights.org. Choose the date you plan to visit, safely load up your vehicle and take a road trip to Canadian Lakes this holiday season! Drive by our Castle and see it lit up with over 100,000 LED lights! It’s close enough to the road to get great photos and videos right from your vehicle! Post your fun on social

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e are making preparations to enter our winter season.

It has most certainly been an interesting year to say the least. Thank you all for your patience as we make our way through some extraordinary times. Since the cold months are here, I’d like to take a minute to highlight some of our winter procedures and remind you all of some rules/deed restrictions that come into play now.

ROB MICKEY Safety Department Director rmickey@clpoc.org

Winter Watch/Red Light Program Members who choose to participate in this program purchase a “winter watchman” box that plugs into a standard outlet, then is connected via extension cord to a red light bulb and placed in a visible window. These are available at Ace Hardware here in Canadian Lakes. If the temperature falls below the desired setting in the house, the red light comes on to alert somebody that there may be a problem with the furnace, etc. We have a list of people who participate in this program, and this list is generated by the homeowner coming in to the CLPOC office EACH YEAR to register — your registration does not carry over between years. If something goes wrong, in the vast majority of red-light activations it is an improper setting as the winter watchman boxes and their temperature dials are not an exact science. The following may provide those with a box some valuable information: I have found that generally a setting around 15 degrees below your usual winter thermostat setting is adequate, leaning more towards the 30-40 degree range. Again, it is not an exact science, but this may help alleviate some false activations. Rest assured both our Safety officers and our dedicated Mobile Watch volunteers are always on the lookout to help keep your house safe. Please feel free to give us a call with any questions you may have.

Vehicle Parking There is absolutely NO overnight and/or long-term parking allowed within street medians in Canadian Lakes. People have been utilizing these areas for overflow parking, etc. There have been several issues over the past few years within our development, particularly along Belle Isle. This is a safety hazard to not only other motorists, but also to the vehicle owner. It also causes problems with our plowing and snow removal process.

Trailers and RVs These are not approved to be kept on your property in Canadian Lakes. These vehicles include utility trailers, boats/boat trailers, campers and motorhomes. Please make sure you have an approved location for winter storage if need be.

Thank you again for your patience, understanding and cooperation.

I realize things have not been easy for any of us during this past year. In closing, I ask you to please be kind and do your part to help keep Canadian Lakes healthy by wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing as you are out and about in our buildings and properties. This only works if we pull together as a community and make it happen!

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E BY EARL CHRISTIANSON President 313-204-0877 eande751@sbcglobal.net

laine and I hope you all had a very nice Thanksgiving. We also want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, and peaceful New Year. What 2021 has in store for us as citizens of the United States, or as members of Canadian Lakes, can’t be predicted, and there is no way I can tell you what the Canadian Lakes Association will be able to provide in the upcoming year.

For one, I don’t have a crystal ball. But secondly, it will be up to the new CLA President and his Board to provide this information to you. And speaking of the CLA Board, in case you have not heard or read, I am pleased to list the CLA Board Members for 2021. Some members are new, and the others are continuing on with their term as Board members.

Congratulations and thank you all for volunteering your time to serve our community. I know you will do an excellent job.

OFFICERS: Harold Wolf President Peggy Brohl Vice President Sharon Schmidt Secretary & Medical Supplies Alice Brandt Treasurer DIRECTORS: Robin Bielby Food Service & Volunteers Lori Gorecki Communications

Jo Alex Membership Mike Burke Purchasing & Medical Supplies Marsha Wolf Lite Lines Editor & Social Activities Maggie Richardson Assistant Social Activities Tom Gawenda Sanctioned Clubs, Medical Supplies & Buy-A-Brick Lace Polluch Assistant Board Member

Since I can’t give you a definite listing of next year’s events, what I will do is make this last article as President of the CLA my “thank you” note. It’s hard to believe, but I have served on the CLA Board of Directors for seven years and five years as President. Now it’s time for me to hand over my gavel. This has been a very rewarding and enjoyable time for me, and it has been my honor to serve the Canadian Lakes Association and the Canadian Lakes community. As I said once before, I hope I have given as much as I have received. There is much that I want to say, so I will do my best to keep it in an organized flow, unlike some of my Lite Lines articles where I ramble on!

First, I want to say, when Elaine and I joined the CLA as property owners, we did not realize the significance of the Canadian Lakes Association. As we learned the history of the CLA and began volunteering at events, we discovered that this was much more than a group of people who put on a party once in awhile. As Canadian Lakes Association Board members, we recognized the value that the CLA brings to Canadian Lakes. We discovered that one of the reasons people move to Canadian Lakes and stay in Canadian Lakes is because of the CLA. This is not just a place to live, Canadian Lakers are a family. The sanctioned clubs, the social and educational events, the Membership Directory, 22

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and the Lite Lines all help to unite us.

You have read and been told that the CLA started in 1975 as the “Year Arounders Club.” This small group of people wanted to make life even better in Canadian Lakes by providing social activities and clubs.

In 1980, our Articles of Incorporation were filed with the state of Michigan and the Canadian Lakes Association was born. The CLA played a major part in the development of the Canadian Lakes Property Owners Corporation (CLPOC) when the Canadian Lakes Development Corporation turned over ownership of the community to all Canadian Lakes property owners. Since the inception of the CLA, there have been many CLA members who have volunteered to serve on the CLA Board of Directors, and they have provided a wide variety of events for this community.

The Board and I truly wanted to have a 40th anniversary party for all CLA members this year and enjoy a well-earned celebration. However, Covid-19 put a stop to that as well as most of our events for 2020. But what I can do is acknowledge and pay tribute to all the people who served on the CLA Board over the years. Each of us who has enjoyed a Summer Picnic, a Winter Carnival, participating in a club, making use of the Directory, or reading the Lite Lines owes a “thank you” to all these people. Included in this article is a listing of all those who have served on the CLA Board of Directors since 1980. This is an impressive list of volunteers who stepped up to serve their community.

My time on the Board has been a gift and I have met an incredible number of great people. I wish I could thank each of them/you individually, but it would be impossible. So, let me say “thank you” this way.

Thank You: • To all the local businesses who have been supportive of the CLA in the way of donations, discounts on products or promoting us to your clients or patrons.

Canadian Lakes Association

Canadian Lakes Association Board History *CLA President

1980 - 1981

Merle Evert* Evan Butler Cal Markham Chuck Talbot Fran Vanderbee Bill Holmes George Lambert Evalyn Rodeheffer Don Collins

1982

George Howard* Ray Davis Millie Rice Bill Holmes Norm Transeth George Lambert Bill Castanier Evelyn Rodheffer Jim Hogarth

1983

Margie Robinson Allen VanderBee Lloyd Vander Werf Bob Wilhelmsen George Howard Norm Transeth Dorthy Brichta

1986

Ernie Schmidt* Marion Lyon Len Moses Cliff Niemann Dorthy Brichta Dick Buchanan John Conforte Dick Duncan Margie Robinson Al Vanderbee Lloyd Vander Werf

1987

George Howard* Ray Davis Millie Rice Leonard Moses Norm Transeth George Lambert Bill Castanier Evelyn Rodheffer Ernie Schmidt Dorthy Brichta Galen Frantz

Dick Duncan* Dick Buchanan Dick Steele Marion Lyon Charles Luterman Charles Mueller Al Passiak Cliff Niemann Bob Klapp Dave Laverdier Phyllis Director Margie Robinson

1984

1988

Ernie Schmidt* Millie Rice Len Moses Cliff Niemann Margie Robinson Allen VanderBee Lloyd Vander Werf Bob Wilhelmsen George Howard Norm Transeth Dorthy Brichta

1984

Ernie Schmidt* Millie Rice Len Moses Cliff Niemann

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Dick Duncan* Marion Lyon Dick Steele Dick Buchanan John Conforte Bob Klapp Dave Laverdiere Dick Lovett Chuck Luteren Chuck Mueller Al Passiak Wayne Potter

1989

Chuck Luteren* Florence Cockfield Ed Barry

Jill DeYoung Francis “Toad” Heinz Chuck Mueller Al Passiak Mary Saliz Joe Shafer Al Strom Jack Wallbillich Lou Pranger

1990

Chuck Luteren* Florence Cockfield Ed Barry Jill DeYoung Francis “Toad” Heinz Chuck Mueller Al Passiak Lou Pranger Mary Saliz Joe Shafer Al Strom Jack Wallbillich

1991

Jill DeYoung* Herb Baker Ed Barry Florence Cockfield Francis “Toad” Heinz Norm Kehoe Lou Pranger Mary Saliz Ralph Schweikhart Joe Shafer Al Strom Jack Wallbillich

1992

Francis “Toad “ Heinz* Herb Baker Ed Barry Jill DeYoung Louise Eichenlaub Bill Galinet Dick Heimerdinger Mary Saliz Bill Love Ralph Schweikhart Joe Schafer Tim Hoffman

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1993

1997

2001

1994

1998

2002

1995

1999

2003

1996

2000

2004

Herb Baker* John Birkle Andy Cosentino Louise Eichenlaub Bill Galinet Dick Heimerdinger Tom Hoffman June Kilmer Bill Love Keith Miller Donna Nolan Ralph Schweikhart

Tim Hoffman* John Birkle Louise Eichenlaub Joyce Eeisenhart Bill Galinet Pat Gleason June Kilmer Bill Love John Miles Keith Miller Tom Poole Donna Nolan John Birkle* Joyce Eisenhart Pat Gleason Bob Greene Bill Guy Ray Herbert June Kilmer John Miles Keith Miller Rosamond Nelson Donna Nolan Tim Poole John Miles* Joyce Eisenhart Pat Gleason Bob Greene Bill Guy Tom Gray Ray Herbert Rosamond Nelson Tom Poole Ron Steinberg Dick Treharne Dick Wyse

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Tom Gray* Bill Guy Al Aiken Millie Diget Bob Greene Rosamond Nelson Don Pincuspy Bert Sampson Ron Steinberg Dick Treharne Gaylene Tucker Dex Wyse Tom Gray* Al Aiken Millie Diget Shirley Ford Jim Hansen John Kilbow Bill Liddell Don Pincuspy Ron Steinberg Dick Treharne Gaylene Tucker Mary Ann Twigg Al Aiken* Millie Diget Shirley Ford Frank Grozenski Jim Hansen Hank Levine Bill Liddell Don Pincuspy Bobbi Skovgard Jim Thompson Gaylene Tucker Mary Ann Twigg Shirley Ford* Don Diget Jo Gray Frank Grozenski Jim Hansen Hank Levine Bill Liddell Gloria Reed Bobbi Skovgard Jim Stechshulte Jim Thompson Mary Ann Twigg

Hank Levine* Don Diget Rosalie Gose Jo Gray Ann Marie Greshover Frank Grozenski Jim Hansen Bonnie Price Gloria Reede Bobbi Skovgard Jim Stechshulte Sharon Swathwood Don Diget* Rosie Germain Rosalie Gose Jo Gray Ann Marie Greshover Frank Grozenski Sue alzahn Elaine Pickles Gloria Reed Jim Stechshulte Sharon Swathwood Bob VeBurg VerBurg, Bob* Germain, Rosie Gose Rosalie Gresehover, AnneMarie Gross, Phyllis Grozenski, Frank Henry, Marshall Lorr, Sharon Malzahn, Sue Paape, Joyce Pickles, Elaine Swathwood, Sharon VerBurg, Bob* Dean, Liz Georges, Helene Gross, Phyllis Grozenski, Frank Henry, Marshall Kendall, Warren Lanz, Doris McCollum, Gary Paape, Joyce Pickles, Elaine Van Horn, Dee

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• To all the CLPOC members who have attended our events even though you are not a CLA member. If you and your family have participated in all that we provide, consider filling out a CLA Membership Form and joining us. I know you realize that for $25 per year, per family, it is a great investment.

• To the CLPOC Board of Directors, CLPOC General Manager Greg Babbitt and his staff for all the support that they have given me and the CLA. • To Rob Mickey and the CL Safety Department and to Roger Stobert and his Mobile Watch for directing traffic and keeping everyone safe at our large events.

• To Dennis Wolfe for his support and participation during our Winter Carnivals.

• To Casey Smith, Bill Hull and your staff for moving and hauling tables and chairs to set up and clean up for our many events. And especially to Connie Day who always had my back to make sure that I did not forget anything.

• To all the CLA members who have supported us by joining and/or renewing their membership, volunteering to work at our events, and for sharing some of your ideas and suggestions with me. You are all the best.

• To Elaine for many things such as: being Editor of the Lite Lines for over five years; for proofing my articles in The Canadian Laker and the Lite Lines and removing anything that might not be exactly “presidential” or “proper,” for letting me bounce about 963,271 various ideas off of her, forgiving me when I used to wake her up in the middle of the night before a large event wondering if everything was ready, and for those very few times over the last five years when things might not have gone exactly as planned and I might have spouted off a bit. Hard to believe that of me, right?

• To John Loy (six years) our Treasurer and Bill Kerwin (four years) our Directory Ad salesperson. John and Bill will be leaving the Board this year after serving their terms of office. Both

have served the CLA and their community well and they will be missed.

• To Liz Dean for asking me to join the CLA Board seven years ago and having the confidence in me to head up the CLA. • To all members of the CLA Board of Directors, both current and past, whom I have had the pleasure of working with. From the bottom of my heart, it has been an honor and a privilege being on the Board with all of you. We have not always agreed on some issues, but that’s how it should be on a Board. That’s how we provided the best we could for this community.

People have told me that I have done a good job as President, but the truth is that all of you have done a good job, and you have graciously let me come along for the ride. Whether or not you realize it, each and every one of you has taught me something different that I will always carry with me. You will all be a great asset to your new President.

But don’t forget guys – raise your hand when you want to speak at the Board meetings like you were taught!!!

And finally, to Harold Wolf, the new CLA President and the new CLA Board members – have fun. This is a great responsibility you have taken on, but it will truly be one of the best times in your life. What you provide for the members of our community will be fulfilling and gratifying to you, but more importantly, it is needed and appreciated by our CLA members and the Canadian Lakes community. A former CLPOC Board member once told me during my first year as President, “Earl, I don’t think you totally realize the importance of the CLA to Canadian Lakes yet.” And she was correct. I didn’t, but now I do.

So that’s it. Can you believe it?

Under 100,000 words! Stay healthy everyone and Elaine and I will see you at the CLA events. Can I have an Amen?

My best to you all, Earl

Canadian Lakes Association

Canadian Lakes Association Board History *CLA President

2005

Henry, Marshall* Dean, Liz Georges, Helene Germain, Rosie Kendall, Warren Lanz, Doris Leszczynski, Jim McCollum, Gary Nee, Kathy Paape, Joyce Van Horn, Dee Westenberg, Lila

2006

Henry, Marshall* Covey, Janice Dean, Liz Georges, Helene Lambka, Jack Lanz, Doris Leszczynski, Jim McCollum, Gary Nee, Kathy Ratledge, Wanda Van Horn, Dee Wolken, Lee

2007

Henry, Marshall* Covey, Janice Knobloch, Bunnie Kotting, Margaret Lambka, Jack Lanz, Doris Leszczynski, Jim Nee, Kathy Ratledge, Wanda Setlock, Mary Lou Woerner, Jerry Wolken, Lee

2008

Wolken, Lee* Covey, Janice Heinrich, Jackie Henry, Marshall Knobloch, Bunnie Kotting, Margaret Lambka, Jack Leszczynski, Jim Nee, Kathy Ratledge, Wanda Setlock, Mary Lou Woerner, Jerry

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2009 Woerner, Jerry * Covey, Janice Fields, Janet Heinrich, Jackie Knobloch, Bunnie Kotting, Margaret Leszczynski, Jim Marsh, Bob Nee, Kathy Parsons, Sharon Setlock, Mary Lou Whitfield, Cliff 2010

Covey, Jan* Campbell, Jan Fields, Janet Heinrich, Jackie Leszczynski, Jim Marsh, Bob Mittelstaedt, Jan Nee, Kathy Pickles, Elaine Setlock, Mary Lou Switzer, Jerry Whitfield, Cliff

2011

Covey, Jan* Campbell, Jan Dean, Liz Fields, Janet Fields, John Masrsh, Bob Mayo, Sandy Mittelstaedt, Jan Pickles, Elaine Ratledge, Wanda Switzer, Jerry Whitfield, Cliff

2012

Fields, John* Campbell, Jan Covey, Janice Dean, Liz Foley, Peggy Mayo, Sandy Mittlestaedt, Jan Pickles, Elaine Ratledge, Wanda Stack, Jeanne Switzer, Jerry

Towne, Kathy Woerner, Jerry

2013

Dean, Liz* Campbell, Jan Covey, Janice Fields, John Foley, Peg Mayo, Sandy McCollum Elayne Mittlestaedt, Jan Pickles, Elaine Ratledge, Wanda Switzer, Jerry Towne, Kathy Woerner, Jerry

2014

Dean, Liz* Campbell, Jan Christianson, Elaine Christianson, Earl Covey, Janice Mayo, Sandy McCollum, Elayne Mittlestaedt, Jan Pickles, Elaine Switzer, Jerry Towne, Kathy Woerner, Jerry

2015

Woerner, Jerry* Campbell, Jan Christianson, Elaine Christianson, Earl Dean, Liz Loy, John Mayo, Sandy McCollum, Elayne Mittlestaedt, Jan Pickles, Elaine Switzer, Jerry Towne, Kathy

2016

Christianson, Earl* Christianson, Elaine Dean, Liz Loy, John Mayo, Sandy McCollum, Elayne Towne, Kathy Woerner, Jerry

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Canadian Lakes Association Board History *CLA President

Gawenda, Tom McCormick, Lee Ann Lofdahl, Linda Bielby, Robin Schmidt, Sharon

2017

Christianson, Earl* Christianson, Elaine Loy, John Quiggle, Lori McCollum, Elayne Towne, Kathy Gawenda, Tom McCormick, Lee Ann Bielby, Robin Schmidt, Sharon Teeter, Bob Kerwin, Bill Burke, Mike Alex, Jo

2018

Christianson, Earl* Christianson, Elaine Loy, John McCollum, Elayne Towne, Kathy Gawenda, Tom McCormick, Lee Ann Bielby, Robin Schmidt, Sharon Teeter, Bob Kerwin, Bill Watson, Judy Burke, Mike Alex, Jo

2019

Christianson, Earl* Christianson, Elaine Loy, John Towne, Kathy Gawenda, Tom Bielby, Robin Schmidt, Sharon Teeter, Bob Kerwin, Bill Burke, Mike Brohl, Peggy Preston, Lou Alex, Jo

2020

Christianson, Earl* Loy, John Gawenda, Tom Bielby, Robin Schmidt, Sharon Kerwin, Bill Burke, Mike Brohl, Peggy Brandt, Alice Wolf, Marsha Wolf, Harold Butzin, Jeff Hauck, Danielle Richardson, Maggie Goreckie, Lori Polluch, Lace Board Assistant Alex, Jo

Canadian Lakes Association Board of Directors Positions for 2021 OFFICERS: President Harold Wolf 269-209-9871 haroldwolf63@gmail.com

Assistant Social Activities & Website Maggie Richardson 616-799-5697 maggiehawk44@gmail.com

Vice-President Peggy Brohl 901-831-1673 msbrohl@comcast.net

Sanctioned Clubs, Buy-A-Brick & Medical Supplies Tom Gawenda 231-557-4776 btgawenda@charter.net

Secretary & Medical Supplies Sharon Schmidt 517-483-3182 schmidts55@yahoo.com TREASURER Alice Brandt 214-843-8825 abrandtcl@gmail.com DIRECTORS Food Service & Volunteers Robin Bielby 231-823-4302 rbielby3@gmail.com Communications Lori Gorecki 248-841-5526 lorigorecki.c21@gmail.com Membership & Directory White Pages Jo Alex 847-754-8137 jolalexclakes@comcast.net Purchasing & Medical Supplies Mike Burke 231-359-1114 mburke890@charter.net Lite Lines Editor & Social Activities Marsha Wolf 269-841-6807 marshawolf12@icloud.com

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CLA Board Assistant Lace Polluch 989-255-3121 lacejdsm@gmail.com CLA BOARD VOLUNTEERS: Directory Yellow Pages Norm Brohl 901-826-3972 nbrohl.cla@gmailcom Membership/Directory Assistant Karen Kulman 586-202-4479 karenavakulman@gmail.com Website Lee Ann McCormick canadianlakesassociation.org

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OW, WHAT A YEAR THIS WAS. The first month of the season closed by government mandate. The secDENNIS WOLFE ond month of the season no golf cart usage or building PGA Golf Pro access for 15 days. On May 16 golf cart usage was made If you have questions available and customers could enter the retail space. Golf was lucky about golfing in to provide a recreational outlet during such uncertain times. Not only Canadian Lakes, did we survive, but golf thrived.

Our season produced over 37,000 call Dennis Wolfe at rounds of golf compared to 31,744 in 2019 and that is with losing six The Royal Golf Shop. weeks of our season on the front end.

231-972-8979 Inclusive golf on The Pines and The Highlands was a big catalyst for dwolfe@clpoc.org this success. Rounds of golf at The Highlands were up 38.6% and The Pines 56.4% compared to 2019 statistics. We knew we would generate growth, but the numbers were difficult to predict.

GroupGolfer visits reached an all-time high with 2007 visits from the 2400 plus coupons sold. Redemptions exceeded 80% for the first time ever. When the pandemic hit, we were concerned that players would not make a visit and that we would have to extend voucher deadlines and diminish sales potential for 2021. The outcome was just the opposite. GroupGolfer attracts an abundance of repeat customers and the reviews produce a wealth of compliments on our course conditions. This program is good for our business and is a good marketing tool Canadian Lakes for our community.

Hole-In-One COVID-19 did suppress more than the length of Club Winners our season. It shortened our golf league season. It The 2020 golf season produced three caused three of our charities to cancel their events. winners in the Hole-In-One Club.

Most of our large group gatherings (family reunions, Congratulations to Sandy Wallin guys’ golf weekend, etc.) decided to take a year off. All (#16 at The Royal), Jeff Butzin (#3 at these areas have an economic impact which carries The Royal) and Steve Alexander (#3 over to the Royal Grille as well. Despite these chalat The Royal). Each player will receive lenges we still were able to produce very strong usage numbers. $453.33 in gift certificates for their The 2020 season also produced some great support “ace.” Always remember that you never for several of our events. The Match Play Blitz was know when the next shot is going in! sold out for the first time ever. The Canadian Lakes Kings & Queens event grew from a previous high of 40 players to 88 players. The Firecracker Open produced a record 62 foursomes. The Match Play Sixes sold out for the first time. Our Men’s Invitational was on the brink of cancellation by mid-June, but we decided to forge ahead and filled the field in less than a month. Our Ladies Invitational was the most difficult event to pull off, but we pre-

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vailed, and it was a rousing success! A huge thank you to all our golfers who chose to embrace golf and support the events that we offered.

The 2021 season should bring us some optimism. We may not be done with COVID-19, but we will be more prepared to cope with it. We know our courses are good products. We know are leagues and events provide an abundance of competitive, charitable, and social events. We also know that our members enjoyed the opportunity that inclusive golf provides.

Stay safe, stay healthy and we look forward to your support next season!

Score Posting Guidelines for November through March Cold climate golfers are now in the inactive season regarding score postings.

Scores produced after November 1 in Michigan are not valid for posting. Warm climate golfers (south of the Mason/Dixon Line) remain in an active season environment and are required to post scores. All players need to remember that they are subject to peer review. Your peers know if you are playing and they also know if you are posting.

The USGA provides full details on what are acceptable scores for posting purposes.

This can be found online at usga.org under the handicapping section.

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FOCUS ON

FISHING

BY DALE DOEPKER For questions about fishing in Canadian Lakes or the Fishing Club, contact Dale Doepker at dtroutman97@aol.com or 231-972-8663

CANADIAN LAKES FISHING CLUB UPDATE At the October Club meeting, there were no attendees, so the officers for 2020 will continue for another year: President, Dale Doepker, Vice President, George Groll, Treasurer, Don Charles. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:00 p.m., at a location to be determined. All Canadian Lakers interested in fishing are encouraged to attend.

We will begin planning our events for the summer season. Please remember to release live all bass and muskies, plus pike that are 24” and over.

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Pike Tournament Results

Twelve fishermen caught 79 pike in six hours on Saturday, September 12.

The Longest Pike award went to Jeff Abel for 29”. Second longest was Dale Doepker with 26.5”. The most total inches of 24 and over award went to Frank Laxo for 75.5”. Mike Major got the award for most total caught. The second most caught award went to Jeff Woodward. Some qualified for awards in two categories but only one award was given per person.

ABOVE: Pike Tournament winners: Dale Doepker, Jeff Abel, Frank Laxo, Mike Major and Jeff Woodward.

Photo credit: Natalie Abel.

RIGHT: Jeff Abel holding his 29" pike.

Photo credit: Natalie Abel

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Annual Big Fish Contest Results

Grant Jagacki holding his winning pike.

Canadian Lakes Fishing Club is pleased to announce the winners of the Annual Fishing Contest, with thanks to all who entered. There were two Largest Fish trophies awarded, with both going to our young entrants. Grant Jagacki, age 14, won for the largest pike and Anthony Smith, age 6, for the largest perch.

Six other trophies were given to young anglers for catching a fish of any size.

Remember that the next contest runs from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021. The entry blanks consist of one entry form for both. If the entry is a young angler the information for the angler must be filled in as to age, etc. All entries will be eligible for the Largest Fish Contest if the minimum length is met. The NEW entry forms will be available on the web site, members. canadianlakes.org and at the CLPOC office soon. PLEASE make sure the form used is for the current year, 2020 to 2021. In the meantime, keep track of your catches so you can enter them by October 10, 2021.

Good luck on your fishing trips and remember, “That’s why it’s called fishin and not catchin.” (in memory of Jim Hilton)

Ice Safety

Below are some common safety tips to remember before venturing out onto any frozen lake or pond: 1. Check the ice thickness with a spud or auger. Be aware that snow or slush can hide thin areas.

2. Do not go out alone.

Also, carry a rope and ice spikes.

17th Annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring the kids for a fun time ice fishing, whether they have done it before or not. No registration needed, just show up. Fishing rods, bait, holes, shelters, underwater video, fish finders, bonfire, hot chocolate, and donuts provided free. CL Fishing Club members will give instruction and assistance in catching fish. In past years, kids have caught hundreds of bluegill and perch, plus several pike.

Location is on the Main Lake, just south of Buchanan, off West Royal, with parking alongside the pickleball courts. We will also have a free raffle for the kids with over a dozen great prizes at 10:30 a.m. Adults are welcome to come and learn the techniques. Mask and distancing requirements TBA. Questions, call Dale Doepker, dtroutman97@aol.com, 972-8663.

3. Take a cell phone to call 911 for help for yourself or others.

4. To help someone who falls through, do not go near the hole, but use a rope or long object to help them.

5. If you make a large hole for ice fishing, insert a tree branch to mark it before leaving.

LEFT: Anthony Smith with trophy and $10 for largest perch.

Eli Smith with trophy for the fish he caught. Photo credit: Kathy Sak RIGHT: Marina Weldy and Elise Braun holding the bullheads they caught and received trophies for. Photo Credit: Michelle Braun

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Giving Back and Ways You Can Help

BY DALE DOEPKER

Red Kettles

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PLEASE BE GENEROUS and show your concern for those in need by giving a donation at the Salvation Army Red Kettles, especially those at Canadian Lakes Refuse Center and Lakeside Motorsports, plus the counter kettles at Hixson’s Market and Conley’s Bakery. All donations are used to benefit people in the four-county area served by Big Rapids Salvation Army. To volunteer for attending a Red Kettle, contact Dale Doepker, dtroutman97@aol.com, 972-8663.

THIS ORGANIZATION Will be closed for the holiday period after Friday December 18, 2020 and will re-open on Tuesday January 5, 2021. Everyone is encouraged to visit and shop at the resale store, as the money raised from these sales is the main source of income for purchasing food that is donated to needy families. They are open only on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Located on 50th Ave, just south of M20. Resale materials drop off only on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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A CONVERSATION WITH ROYAL GRILLE CHEF KYLE PERRAULT

BY FRAN VOCI

to produce juicy turkey meat. It will also be the base for your gravy. Roast the turkey under a foil tent until close to the end when you remove the foil to brown it. Follow roasting instructions found on the turkey packaging.

How do you know when it is done?

A Dark meat cooks slower than the white meat. When the leg and thigh are very loose, easily separating, there should be no evidence of blood, then the turkey is done. Important – let the turkey rest on a platter or tray for a half hour under foil to allow the meat juices to settle in the meat.

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Side dishes are an important part of any turkey dinner. Thank you for sharing your family recipe for stuffing. Do you have a preference for the potato variety that makes the best mashed potatoes? Do you have other ideas for vegetables beyond the traditional green beans?

A Yukon Gold potatoes make the best mashed potatoes. They have a naturally buttery flavor. Other than the familiar green beans and green bean casserole, squash is another traditional side dish; peas with mushrooms and onions are another option. Kyle likes to do peas with grape tomatoes in a balsamic reduction. With the wide variety of produce available in our stores now, there are limitless options.

In addition to Kyle’s stuffing recipe, he also shared a cheese ball recipe and a pumpkin cheesecake recipe. The easy cheesecake is very light, and lightly sweet.

Even pumpkin skeptics will enjoy it.

Thank you, Chef Kyle for sharing your recipes and knowledge with us.

The Royal Grille staff has done a great job of providing great food and great service throughout this very challenging year. We are looking forward to enjoying very good food at the Royal Grille in 2021.

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ID YOU SEE the notice this fall that our Royal Grille was offering 50 complete Thanksgiving dinners for take out on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving?

These meals have gotten rave reviews for the last two years. Frankly, I found the thought of preparing 50 dinners for delivery on a single day mind boggling.

Kyle must know a whole lot about making a turkey dinner, and I asked him to share his knowledge and tips with us.

Part of the secret is that the Royal Grille kitchen has a lot of oven space, so many turkeys can be roasted at the same time. Kyle says it is an intense two days before delivery day. But there were other questions that I had and perhaps you have them too.

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There are so many different kinds of turkeys in the stores, do you have a preference?

A Any turkey will give you a good result if it is well prepared and basted frequently. Don’t feel you have to buy a brand name.

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How do you prepare the turkey?

Should we salt the cavity, salt the outside, stuff it?

A Put an apple and an onion in the cavity, do not salt cavity or stuff it. Put 3-4 cups of seasoned water in the roasting pan. Season the water with whatever poultry seasoning products you prefer, a little butter can be added, and some paprika for color. This becomes your basting liquid and the moisture

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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Directions:

1. In a metal mixing bowl combine brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cream cheese and pumpkin pie spice. Beat until smooth.

2. Fold in whipped topping, do not over mix.

3. Pour into crust, chill, overnight is best.

Ingredients: 1 graham cracker crust ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 cup pumpkin puree

8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice 8 oz. whipped topping

Holiday Cheese Ball Directions:

1. Have cheeses and butter softened at room temperature.

2. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

3. Chill overnight.

4. Roll into a ball or log. Serve with crackers.

Ingredients: 14 oz. Merkts sharp cheddar cheese spread 8 oz. cream cheese 4 oz. stick margarine

2 tbsp yellow onion, finely diced 2 tbsp green or red pepper, finely diced 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Kyle’s Family Stuffing Directions:

1. In a pot of the water, crumble pork sausage, onion, celery, and seasonings. Cook until celery is soft.

2. Strain mixture but save seasoned water.

3. Mix stuffing mix and cooked ingredients.

4. Add seasoned water as needed, mix until croutons are moist.

Ingredients: 12 oz. packaged cubed dry stuffing mix 1 lb. pork sausage, whatever brand you prefer 6 stalks celery, chopped 1 med. yellow onion, medium diced ¼ tsp. black pepper 1-2 tsp. poultry seasoning, amount will vary to suit your taste 1-2 tsp. sage, amount will vary to suit your taste and whether you use sage sausage 6 cups cold water, do not use broth

5. At this point you can safely taste the stuffing mix and adjust the seasoning to your taste. Stuffing can be assembled and refrigerated ahead of time, for baking on serving day.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown.

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BY ROGER STOBERT

Mobile Watch Needs YOU! Mobile Watch can fulfill its mission only with your support and participation.

While we have many volunteers, there are still areas that need additional patrollers. If you can help, please understand that the commitment is small. It only takes about an hour per week. If you are interested in becoming a patroller, even if only part time, please contact Roger Stobert, Mobile Watch Coordinator, at 231-972-1232 or at spankky@charter.net, or just call Canadian Lakes Safety at 231-972-8555.

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CANADIAN LAKES HAS BEEN most fortunate at having very few home invasions, but break-ins do occur. Whether you are planning a winter get-away, going on a short romp in the sun come spring, or making a quick dash to Hixson’s or Ace, please consider these helpful suggestions before you leave home.

1 If a burglar can hear your radio, chances are very good that he/she will think someone’s home.

Consider keeping a radio on a timer to come on and off at preset times. Make sure the radio can be heard outside of the front door. (Don’t use a digital radios unless you are sure that it won’t lose its setting if the power goes out.

Replacing clearly heard music and talk with a staticky station won’t fool anyone).

2 An alternative to leaving a radio on while you’re on vacation is to use a device that simulates the flickering lights of a TV. The product is called a Fake TV Burglar Deterrent Television Simulator. It is available on Amazon as well as other online merchants. The unit sells for around $40. One resident in Royal South swears by this device.

3 If your get-away is only for a short period of time, a real barking dog really does deter break-ins. There are also motion-activated devices that provide a recorded sound of a barking dog; however, reviews of such units are mixed. Again, this electronic “tool” is available online.

Consider installing an alarm 4 system that will notify you by phone when something is wrong at your house. If you get such a message on your cell, call Canadian Lakes Safety (231-972-8555) immediately.

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Depending on the situation, also call the Mecosta County Sheriff ’s Office (231-972-0150). Be prepared by having the Canadian Lakes Safety and Mecosta County Sheriff ’s Office in your cell phone’s contact list. You may also want to consider an alarm that makes a loud noise outside your house.

Loud noises outside the house alert neighbors and frighten burglars.

(Be sure Safety has a key to your house and directions on how to disable and then reset the alarm. This can be done by filling out a Resident Vacation Form that can be obtained at the CLPOC office or on the CLPOC website, members.canadianlakes.org).

6 Consider putting lights on timers to give the appearance you are home. Overlap the times lights come on and go off so that you don’t have short periods in which the house is plunged into total darkness.

Some burglars are career crim7 inals. They work hard at their craft to blend in with the surroundings. Professional thieves may present themselves as clean-cut service workers. They may even wear work uniforms with some going to the extent of wearing fake logos on their jackets or shirts. Some seasoned home invaders may drive newer vehicles with expensive utility trailers.

(Often times it is difficult to know if the workers are loading or unloading merchandise). Others may want to present themselves as the typical day laborer. Thieves looking just like that stole cords of wood in Canadian Lakes.

If your house is seasonally occupied or used only on an occasional weekend, alert your closest year-round neighbor of the activities at your home. Ask your neighbors to call Canadian Lakes Safety to report activities at your home

that they haven’t been apprised of.

Tell your neighbors not to be concerned with “calling the cops” on what may be an innocent vendor or provider. Legitimate business people or workers will never be offended if Safety asks to see their identification and/or work orders.

8 Burglars don’t mind taking the entire safe with them if they’re too impatient to figure out how to crack it. Bolt it down.

9 Never reveal your vacation or business trip plans on your Facebook page. Don’t assume your address can’t be found just because it’s not on your page.

10 No errand is too short to

leave your garage door open. A burglar can invade your home and steal your valuables in a lot less time than it takes you to run to Hixson’s to buy a loaf of bread.

Unless it is apparent that you are home, you can count on Mobile Watch to report to Canadian Lakes Safety that your garage door is open.

Never hesitate to notify Canadian Lakes Safety (231-972-8555) if you intend to be away for a few days. Safety will notify the Mobile Watch of your absence so that they can be extra vigilant of your home while you’re away. Consider filling out a Residential Vacation Form (Red Light) which may be obtained at the CLPOC office or at members.canadianlakes.org, under Governing/Documents and Forms.

REFLECTIVE HOUSE NUMBER SIGNS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! MOBILE WATCH AND CANADIAN LAKES SAFETY are strong advocates of reflective house number signs. Many of our Canadian Lakes neighbors have them. Do you?

Mobile Watch volunteers love the reflective signs because it makes their job of identifying your home easier should there be a need to report a red light, open garage doors, or suspicious person or vehicle(s).

More importantly, however, is the fact that these signs can be lifesavers.

Here’s an idea – go out on your own street, outside your home in the evening and see how hard it is to see your house numbers. Many people have beautiful homes with nice looking house numbers on them, but they often blend into the house. They look nice but may be hard to spot. The last thing you want is to delay emergency services because they can’t find your house in the dark.

Nothing could be worse than having an emergency, calling for Canadian Lakes Safety, the police, fire department, or ambulance, only to have to wait as valuable minutes tick by while the responders search for your house address.

A few minutes could mean the difference between a life and death, tragedy, or a positive outcome.

Signs are inexpensive and can be obtained through the Morton Township Office or at our local ACE hardware store. Six-foot metal posts can also be purchased at ACE or at most home improvement stores. If you need help installing these signs, contact a Mobile Watch volunteer who will either install it for you or find someone who will. When installed, the signs should be near the road in front of your house and high enough so that plowed snow won’t obscure the numbers.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR

I WOULD LIKE TO extend holiday greetings to all the Mobile Watch volunteers.

Because of your selfless duty, our Canadian Lakes residents can rest a bit easier knowing that their homes and the safety of their families are regularly monitored by a group of dedicated volunteers.

One of the greatest joys of this season is the opportunity to say THANK YOU for all you do and to wish you and your One little poke can go a long way to protect you, your family and the community. The more people that are vaccinated, the more we build our strength in numbers to fight the flu together.

families a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

Mobile Watch would like to wish all Canadian Lakers, wherever you are spending your holidays, a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy 2021!

Your Mobile Watch will keep a vigilant eye on your homes to help ensure Santa’s arrival and departure are without incident.

There are many ways to get your flu shot. The most important thing is that you get it. Schedule your flu shot in MyChart, get it curbside, go to a walkin clinic or visit your local pharmacy.

We’re ready for you.

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s Canadian Lakes Yard Waste Coordinator, I would like to say thank you to all the Yard Waste attendants for your service to Canadian Lakes in 2020. Your support helps ensure an important asset is available to all the Canadian Lakes residents which helps minimize the dumping of these wastes on neighbors’ lots and common areas.

To the community at large, I would like to ask for your help in keeping this vital service fully operational. As with most volunteer groups, the Yard Waste Site experiences attrition of its attendants due to health, work responsibilities, family dynamics, and a host of other reasons. Consequently, we are always looking for additional members. If you can spare two hours a month on a Sunday or Wednesday from April through November, please consider volunteering as a Yard Waste attendant. The training is minimal, and the job involves no manual labor.

Attendants report that they receive positive and immediate feedback from our grateful Canadian Lakes members.

To all of the Yard Waste attendants, I wish to send to you my happy holiday greetings. May you and your families have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

On behalf of the Yard Waste attendants, I would like to express to all Canadian Lakers our heartfelt wish for a very merry Christmas and happy and healthy New Year.

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ello, my name is Billy Abbott, otherwise known as Chef Des Lacs, whom some of you may have heard of through the videos and recipes that my wife/sous chef, Keri, and I have posted on Facebook.

We have also done several chef dinners throughout the lakes where we have been able to meet some wonderful people!

I grew up in Michigan near the Hart/Silver Lake area until my family moved to Holland, Michigan. I eventually met my wonderful wife of 14 years while we were both working at Red Lobster, she as a bartender and I as a cook, of course.

I got the cooking bug as a young boy making mini pizzas with my mom, wearing my own little white apron. Although I have taken several different career paths along the way, I always came back to cooking. Creating dishes and preparing them has become a passion for me. Along my culinary journey I have been fortunate enough to be part of the staff of some amazing restaurants including fine French dining at Toulouse in Saugatuck, Butch’s Dry Dock in the heart of downtown Holland, Boatwerks along the lakeshore, and now, Lakeview Alley Cat in Lakeview, Michigan.

We made the move to Canadian Lakes as a fresh start after Keri’s battle with glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer). Even though most of our family live in the Holland area, the hustle and bustle of the ever-growing city was not ideal for us any longer. We had come up to Canadian Lakes several years ago just to check it out and this area, has continued to stay on our radar. When we found our house here it felt like it was meant to be. Keri and I tell ourselves all the time how lucky we are to have found Canadian Lakes and this wonderful community of friends!

Having left our jobs and city life behind, we had to figure out what was next for us and that is when we came up with Chef Des Lacs. Inspired by all the fresh local farm and Amish produce and baked goods we decided to give it a go. Things had been going well, but unfortunately Covid-19 threw a wrench into things. I ended up finding a great chef job in Lakeview, and continue to look forward to what the future holds for Keri and me.

We feel so blessed to be part of the Canadian Lakes community and so thankful for all the warm and friendly people we have met and worked with since we moved here almost a year and a half ago.

As we all know the cold weather is here and that means the holidays are going to be upon us soon! So I thought it would be festive to share one of my recipes with everyone.

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CLPOC Board Minutes CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNER CORPORATION Board of Director Meeting September 26, 2020 @ 9:00 AM Attendee’s Role Present Absent Paul Szymkowicz President X John Colley Vice President X James French Treasurer X James Swartzendruber Secretary X Dan Altier Director X Robert Halpin Director X Dan Rice Director X Linda Tilley Director X Seth Wenger Director X Zoom online meeting – Others in attendance – Greg Babbitt, General Manager; Kim Dowell, Comptroller; and Jessica Slendak, Marketing and Zoom Manager.

MOTIONS & AGENDA TOPICS 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance – Meeting called to order

by President Szymkowicz @ 9:00 AM and Pledge conducted.

2. Agenda Approval – Motion by Director Halpin with Support Director Rice – Approved.

3. Austin and Morton Township Reports – Included in the online minutes.

4. Presidents Report – President Szymkowicz commented on the unusual times we have and how well the CLOPC staff has responded to the pandemic. That everyone should enjoy their community and look for the new director candidate profiles coming soon in the Laker Magazine. That the decisions on directors were important to the community.

5. Financial Report – Comptroller Dowell reported that the corporation has seen an asset increase of 1.2 M and a liability decrease of 64K for the month of August.

Reported that contributions to the Capital and Replacement Reserve accounts are on schedule.

That our current number of outstanding lots is at ____. A more complete report is available in the online minutes.

6. Committee Reports – ACC Committee– Director Swartzendruber reported that three new home constructions and a garage build were approved this month and a concept build 44

for a new home was approved.

CLA – Director Swartzendruber shared that the total membership for 2020 is at 906 with three new members signing up last month. Richard Rittmuller was the appreciation winner for this month. Reported that they are working on the program with the Mecosta County Health Department for Flu shots for the community on Friday October 9th from 9:00 AM to 3 PM. They ask that you come prepared to follow the Insurance process and adhere to the pandemic rules. All the details are in the Lite Lines as well as on the CLA webpage.

They appreciate the community support in all they do and the patience they have shown.

Executive Committee – President Szymkowicz shared that they met and discussed pending legal issues, Marketable Title Act action, and status of amenities. Finance Committee – Treasurer French reported that they reviewed the month ending statements, current audit progress, amenity status, small claims activity, and developed a sub-committee to look at the future process of the Replacement Reserve Funding. LDC Committee- Director Halpin shared that the committee has met with the State Land Bank (SLB) personnel and worked through timelines and action plans for the Memorandum of T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

Understanding (MOU). That the committee has agreed on a report out format for suggestion that come forward. Nominating Committee – Director Halpin shared that we have four (4) candidates for this year’s election and reminded everyone to view the online Meet the Candidates meeting later today. That they will be taking online questions for the candidates. Strategic Planning Committee– Director Altier Reported that adjustments to the community planning process have been made because of the pandemic on the timeline and that those involved have agreed to the new schedule. That the committee has started a new project of reviewing the IT needs of the CLPOC and community.

That a group of subject matter experts has been formed and that they have started doing the preliminary work on the project.

That they have an excellent start to the task.

7. General Managers Report – General Manager Babbitt reported on overall operations, amenity usage and restrictions in place, seasonal activities and various miscellaneous items. A completed report can be seen on the CLPOC website in the minutes for today.

8. Consent Calendar – Motion made by Director Swartzendruber and Supported by Director French to approve the minutes

CLPOC Board Minutes from the August 12, 2020 Workshop Meeting and the August 22, 2020 Board Meeting as presented and to approve the August 2020 Check Disbursements. Approved 9. Member Comments on action or discussion items – Geralyn Monfils- GPE 109 shared a comment on the Market study, have we asked the real estate companies, townships or merchants to share in the cost of the study, as they will also benefit from its data.

Asked if outsourcing of marketing may be a better way to spend the dollars.

10. Items for Board Action – Beach Rejuvenation Project – Director Rice presented the project to the board and made a motion to complete the project as presented, supported by Director French.

In discussion Director Halpin shared that he has reviewed each beach on the proposal and that there is no question that White Pine and Pierce Road beaches

need this work completed. His review of the BAG committee report suggests that a sand sifter may work on the remaining beaches. Shared that may be these remaining beaches could wait for further evaluation of completed beaches and that money saved could be used for the purchase of a sand sifter. He asked how the beaches were selected. Director Rice shared that several factors were used, condition, location, usage, and volume to reduce overall cost. That it was all so a recommendation of the proposal committee. He shared that his conversation with the lake manager indicated no overall adverse effect on lakes would take place and permits for the work would be obtained. Director Swartzendruber asked if a plan or process was in place to evaluate and complete the remaining beaches.

Director Rice indicated that the BAG and Lakes committee have

this on their schedule for the future. Vote call for by Director French and was approved.

11. Community Market Study – Director Halpin presented the proposal of the Market study and covered some additional information. Shared that that the committee has just recently had a meeting with the SLB and that they indicated that if our study was approved that they were 95% sure that they would be able to grant us $5,000.00 for that purpose sharing the cost to the CLPOC. Director Halpin commented that the cost would be over two fiscal years and this would lessen the immediate impact on the budget. Director Colley said that this would put further calcification on the direction of several committees and groups.

That this will help us develop our target group for the next 5 to 10 years in our action plans. This may answer the question how we

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Director Halpin reminded all that this will be a great decision assisting tool, that it’s external data and objective. Motion by Director Halpin and supported by Director Swartzendruber, Approved. Appointment of Election Inspectors for the Annual Meeting – Motion

by Director Swartzendruber to appoint President Szymkowicz as head election inspector and appoint members Gloria Rodgers, Alice Dean, Cheryl Sutcliffe, Deb Macaddino, Lynn Tracy, Eileen Osborne, Monty Sutcliffe, and Pete Zeimis as election inspectors and Tim Collinge and Barb Collinge as alternate inspectors for the 2020 annual meeting of the members to be held Novem-

ber 21, 2020. This was supported by director Halpin and approved.

12. Items for board discussion – None 13. Member Comments – Geralyn Monfils shared a concern about our dam inspections and asked ifthey are being completed in a timely manner. Asked if we are current with the inspections toprevent an incident similar to Midland County.

14. Director Comments – Director Colley thanked everyone for the work that was done on thebeaches and market study. That leadership was shown in both areas and that they will provider big dividends to the CLPOC. Also acknowledged the management team for the handling of thepan-

demic situation and the results that are coming from the new funding plan with positiveutilization of amenities.

15. Member communications – Director Swartzendruber asked that we share the voting procedures and timelines for the upcoming election. Director Altier would like to see information on the two major items approved today as well.

16. Moved to executive session @ 10:20 AM to discuss legal actions of the board. Adjourned Executive session @ 10:55 AM and adjourned the meeting @ 10:55 AM Meeting had 14 members zoom view during the meeting.

(Board minutes are printed as submitted.)

CANADIAN LAKES PROPERTY OWNERS CORPORATION Board of Directors Meeting October 24, 2020 @ 9:00 AM Attendee’s Role Present Absent Paul Szymkowicz President X John Colley Vice President X James French Treasurer X James Swartzendruber Secretary X Dan Altier Director X Robert Halpin Director X Dan Rice Director X Linda Tilley Director X Seth Wenger Director X Zoom online meeting – Others in attendance – General Manager Greg Babbitt and Lindsay Halcomb Zoom Manager 1. MOTIONS & AGENDA TOPICS 2. Call to Order – Meeting was called to order @ 9:00 AM by President Szymkowicz and welcomed all in attendance and those that may view later.

3. Agenda Approval – Motion by Director French and supported

by Director Rice to approve the agenda as presented. Approved 4. Austin and Morton Township Reports – Will be attached to the electronic report of the minutes.

It may be viewed online.

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Szymkowicz reminded all to practice all the rules related to Covid indoors and outdoors for the safety of all. Enjoy the fall colors that are great this year as well as thanking the entire staff and membership for all of their cooperation for this year.

6. Financial Report – Comptroller Dowell shared the information with the Board that the corporation has an increased total asset of 1.2 M over last year and a 64K reduced liability. We have remained the same for the last month. That we are on schedule to meet our T h e C a n ad i a n L a ke r

contributions to the Capital and RR funds for the year.

7. ACC Committee – Director Swartzendruber shared that there was no activity to report but a new home is scheduled for review within the next few weeks.

8. CLA Report – Director Swartzendruber reported for the CLA, that Flu Shot Clinic was fully used and provided 200 shots for the community. They wanted to thank the Mecosta Count y Health Department and Mobile Watch for all their assistance in the activity. Current membership

CLPOC Board Minutes is at 908 and asks that you get your renewals in for next year.

Applications are online or available from Jo Alex membership coordinator. The CLA Board asks that all CLA clubs re-sanction as soon as possible for the next year by sending your applications to Tom Gawenda. Appreciation winner for this month was Raymond and Cecile Gilbert they will receive a Gift Card in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the CLA. Because of Covid the CLA will not have its Trick or Treat, Halloween Costume Dance or Christmas Craft Show this year.

A reminder that the Medical supply room is open by appointment only by contacting Mike Burke at 231-359-1114 to arrange a pick up or a drop off. Please disinfect all items being returned.

9. Executive Committee Report – Director Szymkowicz shared that the group discussed the legal

issues pending, the Marketable Title Act, and method for all meeting for the near future.

10. Financial Committee Report – Director French reported that the reviewed of the YTD budget was done and we are doing OK at this time. We need the remaining fees in to meet the projected forecast.

Reported that golf for the Pines and Highlands is almost double of last year and that the Royal is equal to last year even with the late start. Small Claims activity continues in county courts that are open for online cases, and that the CLPOC is processing them online. We are still waiting for our response to the PPP loan and it’s forgiveness of that loan.

The Finance committee will now have a new meeting day of the Tuesday before the Board Meeting.

11. Lot Default Committee – Director Halpin shared that the Market

Study Kickoff meeting will be held today @ 12:00 Noon with our vendors. That all directors have been invited to attend in person or online. Shared that as soon as the study is completed that the MNLB will make their $5,000.00 contribution to the cost as they indicated. Study completion should be in May of 2021.

12. Nominating Committee – Director Halpin said that they have had no meeting but the ballots are out and the deadline for return is Nov 19 for mail in, and Nov 20 for electronic or drop in ballots. Shared that if you have not reviewed the Meet the Candidates forum online, that you can still do that.

13. Strategic Planning Committee – Director Altier commented that the facility usage talks near to being finalized and that he thanked everyone involved in this important work. The depart-

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CLPOC Board Minutes ment planning meetings are in full swing and that each team is working to determine that best plans for their teams and the CLPOC. That planning progress is positive so far. Director Altier concluded with a report that the IT group is progressing well and that data gathering on our assets and desires from the staff continues.

14. General Managers Report – This report can be viewed online with the minutes. It will include updates on Operation Items, Amenity Usage, Seasonal Activity, and Miscellaneous Items from our General Manager Greg Babbitt.

15. Consent Calendar – Motion

by Director Swartzendruber to approve the Minutes from the September 9, 2020 Workshop Meeting and Minutes from the September 26, 2020 Board Meeting and receive and file the September 2020 Check Disburse-

ments. Supported by Director Rice Approved.

16. Member Comments – Items for action or Discussion – None 17. Items for Action – None 18. Items for Discussion – Roberts Rules of Order –Ad Hoc Committee, President Szymkowicz requested that we form an AdHoc Committee to review our application to Roberts Rules and how that we may better make them fit our meetings with some minor changes going forward.

The directors agreed that it would be worth the effort to improve our function in our meetings.

Motion was made by Director French to suspend the rules to allow for action and was supported by Director Halpin. Motion Approved. President Szymkowicz asked that Director Wenger and Tilley be appointed to the committee at this time. Director Swartzendruber asked if this is

a director Ad-Hoc committee, how will Director Wenger Serve beyond the ends of December.

President Szymkowicz stated that Director Wenger would stay on as a member at large if it is required beyond the end of December and that a director replacement may not be needed. It is the goal of the committee to finish before December 31, 2020. Motion by Director French to approve the Ad-Hoc committee with support

by Director Swartzendruber.

Approved.

19. Item to address the selection of Officers for future CLPOC Board of Directors – Director Halpin introduced a process plan for the selection of Board Officers going forward. Shared that this was a joint effort with Director Swartzendruber to improve our board function and roles. Director Halpin shared the history for the last ten years and

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CLPOC Board Minutes how that about 50% of directors are selected into one of these positions and that this method could improve the number. That this would be helpful for director development and further the exchange of talents and ideas.

Executive Committee selection process – Director Halpin also shared a process for the selection of Executive Committee membership that was not directly tied to the selection of officers. That this process would allow for directors to be placed on the executive committee to insure a well rounded education of the board and its activities. That this helps move directors into positions of leadership that are willing to serve. The procedure allows for director at large positions on the executive committee and ensures that everyone has an opportunity within their three year term. Director Swartzendruber commented that either of these two processes could accomplish this task. Director Halpin ask for any further input from director be done before next regular meeting. Item to replace the indoor pool liner – GM Babbitt ask that we spend a NTE $20,000.00 to replace the pool liner out of the replacement reserve funds. That this is not in this year’s budget but the forecast was for 2025. The liner was damaged during the filling process and was beyond repair. This will allow for the pool to be open yet this year. Motion by Director Rice to suspend the rules to take action with support by Director Wenger – Approved. Motion by Director Rice to approve the pool liner purchases as presented with support by Director French - Approved. Item for the repair of the center bath house. GM Babbitt requested that we spend RR Funds to repair the center bath house.

The cost was $27,442.39 to complete the work. This will allow for improved method of installation and to meet the ADA law require

ments. Motion to suspend the rules to take action by Director Rice with support from Director Wenger. Approved. Motion

by Director Rice to approve the bath house expense as presented with support by Director French.

Approved.

20. Member comments – Tim Collinge CL983 asked that we keep the Royal Golf Course open beyond the November close date.

That we missed some golf time early in the year.

21. Director Comments – None 22. Member Communication – Get your votes in for the Director selection.

23. Moved to Executive Session @ 10:13 AM to discuss pending legal issues. Left Executive Session @ 10:49 and adjourned the meeting.

(Board minutes are printed as submitted.)

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Strings of lightbulbs still in the boxes, Many more lights to frame the front door, Grandpa will perform his porch magic, Lights aglow from the roof to the floor.

Christmas cookies still in the oven, Many more batches yet to be baked, Grandchildren will help with the baking, Creations like theirs can’t be faked.

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Let’s Get Social, Canadian Lakes

DAY TIME

ACTIVITY

Canadian Lakes Weekly Scheduled Activities NOTE: All activities are open to Canadian Lakes property owners, family members, and guests. Property owners are asked to obtain guest passes from the CLPOC office.

SEASONAL

LOCATION

CONTACT

MONDAY

2nd

9:30 am 1 pm 3:30-5 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Melody Makers (ladies) Apr-Jul/Sept-Dec. Dotted Cubes (bunko) Canadian Lakes Men’s Chorus Apr-Dec. Euchre Club Camera Club Every other Mon

Highland Haus Alpine Haus Highland Haus Alpine Haus Highland Haus

231-796-2460 231-972-7920 231-359-1114 231-972-7950 989-560-2124

TUESDAY 2nd

2nd

2nd

9 am 1 pm 7 pm 7 pm 7:30 pm 2-3 pm 9-11 am

Morton Township Meeting Odd months Pool Cue League Oct-Dec/Jan-Mar. Table Tennis Morton Township Meeting Even months Austin Township Meeting Monthly Exercise/Dance Class Drop-In Mixed Tennis Seasonal

290 Main, Mecosta Member homes Alpine Haus 290 Main, Mecosta 14132 Pierce, Stanwood Alpine Haus Alpine Haus Courts

231-972-7138 231-972-7327 231-408-7716 231-972-7138 231-972-7472 231-972-0029 231-408-8801

WEDNESDAY 1st 9 am Garden Club Apr-Nov. Highland Haus

2nd 9:30 am Book Babes Book Club Apr-Dec. Member Homes

3rd 9:00 am Novel Friends Book Club Apr-Dec. Member Homes

3rd 10 am-4 pm Quilt Club Highland Haus

11:30 am Mah Jongg Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus

12:30 pm Mixed Bowling Sept-May Remus Lanes

1 pm Duplicate Bridge Weekly Alpine Haus

2nd 1 pm CLPOC Workshop/Agenda Mtg Main Conf. Room

4:30 pm Girl Scout Troop 4788 Alpine Haus

1st 4:30 pm Canadian Lakes Players Highland Haus

2nd 7 pm Canadian Lakes Fishing Club Apr-Oct. Alpine Haus

3rd 7 pm Morton Twp. Planning Comm. Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct 290 Main, Mecosta

4th Variable Treasure Seekers Destinations Vary

4th Variable Fishing Fun Night May-Sept.

Main Beach

231-972-5702 231-972-8869 231-972-4246 231-972-4039 231-972-3054 231-215-5556 231-972-4858 231-972-7651 231-629-2259 231-972-4257 231-972-8663

THURSDAY

1st, 3rd

10-11 am 1 pm 1 pm 1 pm-3 pm

Exercise/Dance Class Alpine Haus Needles and News See Lite Lines Alpine Haus Drop-in Bridge Model Yacht Club Apr-Oct. Edgewater Park

231-972-0029 231-972-2685 231-972-8530 231-629-1004

FRIDAY

1st

9-11 am 11:30 am 3:30 pm

Drop-In Mixed Tennis Mah Jongg Apr-Oct. Writers Quest

Royal Courts Alpine Haus Alpine Haus

231-408-8801 231-972-3054 734-223-7841

SATURDAY 4th

2nd

9 am 1:00 pm 1-3 pm

CLPOC Monthly Board Meeting Euchre Tournament Oct-April Model Yacht Club Apr-Oct.

Highland Haus Highland Haus Edgewater Park

231-972-7651 231-972-3054 231-629-1004

Indoor Pool & Fitness Area: 972-2123 (CLOSED on Tuesdays) Lap Swimming: Mon, Wed-Fri 7-8 am Adult Open Swim: Mon, Wed, Fri 9-10 am, Thurs 7-9 am Open Swim: Mon, Wed, Fri 11 am-8 pm, Thurs 7-9 am, Sat, Sun 9 am-8 pm Outdoor Pool/Pines Pavilion: 972-4462 May 28-Sept. 7, 11 am-6 pm Pickleball: Contact: Tambi Zaun 248-941-7263 Legacy Park Daily: 9am-12 pm (Apr.-Oct.) Tennis: Open play daily at all courts (see above for drop-in mixed tennis) Thursday Ladies 9-Hole Golf: Contact: Sandy Engott 848-933-0759 jengott@aol.com Ladies 18-Hole Golf: Contact: Janet Dorer 517-719-5390 Euchre Tournament: Contact: Kathy Lawyer 231-972-3054 vklaw@charter.net. Alternate contact: Diane Kennedy 231-972-3176 Tuesday Men’s 9-Hole Golf: Contact: Ken Swathwood 231-972-4039 swathkp41@gmail.com Writer’s Quest: Contact Joyce Wilcox: 734-223-7841 joycewilcox@gmail.com. Alternate contact: Griz Holbrook 231-9721947 grizh@yahoo.com Girl Scout Troop 4788 Club: Contact: Jennifer Cady 231-629-2259 cady-jb@hotmail.com.

Alpine Haus 4:30pm-6pm meets bi-weekly (Oct.-June)

231-972-7138 231-359-1023 231-972-8663

Men’s Tuesday 9-Hole League:

Contact: Tim Hannon 248-231-2990 timhannon@comcast.net Tournament Bridge Club: Contact Karen Melson 231-972-2855

karenincanlakes@gmail.com; days, times and locations vary Silver Spokes: Contact James Diehm, 231-598-0383 jim-diehm@cmsimter.net CL Camera Club: Contact: Troy Smith 989-560-2124 smithtd1969@gmail.com MARSP: Contact: Mary Salisz 231-972-8084 marysalisz@gmail.com Alternate contact: Chris Wernette 231-972-7336 chrisandsandy@yahoo.com Novel Friends Bookclub: Contact: Dee Gilkerson 231-972-4246 dhgilkerson@aol.com.

Alternate contact: Julie Quick 231-972-7140 julaneq56@gmail.com Canadian Lakes Dog Club: Contact: Jim Ashbaugh 231-359-1464 jimash550@yahoo.com

Please confirm before you plan to partake in any Canadian Lakes function as COVID-19 may affect meetings, events, and operations.

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Micki Armon

lakeslodging@gmail.com

231 972 972-8303 8510 100th Avenue Canadian Lakes, MI 49346

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Vacation and Long Term Rentals

Professional Property Management

HOME - where fun happens!

Sue Kempton 231-638-3498

Kathleen Adams 231-250-3197

Todd Lincoln 989-560-4884

Michael Roberts 989-506-4275

Kolina Mako 989-423-0452

Joe Mako 989-303-8544

Full Time Agent Strong Sales Record Individualized Personal Service Progressive Marketing Social Media Marketing Waterfront Specialist

Kathy Adams Associate Broker

Guiding You home

Peter Taylor 989-857-9017

Marshall Henry 231-598-0838

231-250-3197 Bob Manzagol 231-349-8096

Jim (JB) Bradley 231-598-4640

Rich Marino 586-630-8773

Rockie Peacock 231-349-5533

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Email me at kadamsCBLakes@gmail.com

8520 100th Ave. Canadian Lakes, MI

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