From the General Manager

Greg Babbitt

General Manager gbabbitt@clpoc.org

CLPOC 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

Dawn McNeill Kathy Graham Jane Hensley memberservices@clpoc.org W e just completed a very busy Labor Day weekend. The community was busy with members and guests experiencing the GOOD life in this great community. Hopefully, you got a chance to partake in the Cruisin’ at the Castle Car Show, Patriot Day Scramble, Campground Trick or Treating, did the traditional beach, boating, swimming, or just some good ole rest and relaxation. I hope each of you enjoyed your Canadian Lakes summer as I believe it was another tremendous success.

With our busiest season coming to a close we would be remiss not to thank my great staff, led by my Department Heads Kim Dowell, Casey Smith, Dennis Wolfe, Bill Hull, Kristin Wilcox, Kendall Ouwinga, Ryan Rasmussen, and Lindsay Halcomb. It makes me feel good knowing that we have them devoting so much of their talent, time, and energy to our great community.

As is typical this time of year, I would like to inform you of some friendly seasonal reminders. If you own a watercraft, please make sure it is removed from the water by November 1st. If you own a common area dock or mooring device, you may leave it in the water all year or remove it and haul it away, but do not leave your dock or mooring device lying on common property. Additionally, if you are using one of our canoe/kayak racks, your watercraft is also required to be removed by November 1st.

Members complying with their Deed Restrictions and Rules are always appreciated. Along with boat removal is the use of a trailer, and I want to remind all members the only acceptable place to store a private trailer on your lot is in your garage.

From a financial perspective, so far through August, income is marginally over budget and expenses are also marginally over budget. On the expense side, the overage is mainly due to fuel costs, legal fees, and repair items. Also, there remain potential inflationary concerns that we are monitoring as we try to maintain a balanced budget.

As we head into fall, the staff continues to be busy. We are currently in the middle of preparing for our major, time-consuming software conversion that should happen this fall. This will include some exciting features; besides the new accounting and member database, it will include, a new website and mobile app, electronic golf tee time reservations, and many other needed upgrades that will be phased in over time. Other projects we have completed are the Castle air conditioning, road striping, restaurant ovens, and cart path resurfacing. Projects we are still planning to get accomplished include replacing the Castle entrance drive brick pavers, Campground waste station pad, Campground center bathhouse stall partition doors, and adding restaurant kitchen air conditioning.

One last reminder that I like to provide this time of year is that I continue to offer an Open Door Policy and I am willing to listen, no matter how big or small the issue may be. I trust that with a commonsense approach, we should always be able to reach an understanding.

It is again that time of year when cooler temperatures will lead to members heading for warmer climates. So, as always, whether you plan to stay or leave this amazing community, please be safe and courteous out there, and remember to focus on the positive. Enjoy your fall GOOD life!