PROPOSAL 2
APPLICATION FOR CLUB LICENSE PROPOSAL 3
GYPSY MOTH SUPPRESSION
Proposal: To authorize the Board of Directors to apply for
and obtain a Club License from the State of Michigan Liquor
Control Commission. Proposal: To authorize an annual special assessment of up to
$100.00 per certificate for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 for
the purpose of gypsy moth suppression.
Explanation: The devastating effects of gypsy moths in the
cabin area, campground and beach recreation area are likely
to jeopardize many of the shade trees and other foliage
throughout the Association. This year’s damage from the
gypsy moths has placed tremendous stress on the trees and
foliage. If this continues, we may lose some of our weaker
trees next year and possibly more if the stress continues for
another year after that. The state has ceased funding for
suppression (spraying) and as a result the County does not
provide assistance.
Explanation: The purpose of this proposal is to establish a
club license for Canada Creek Ranch Association, Inc. (CCR).
The State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission requires
the membership to approve (by those voting at the annual
meeting or via Proxy) the CCR Board of Directors the right
to request a license. This club license would allow the sale
of alcohol to members.
Once a club license is obtained, CCR may only sell alcoholic
beverages to bona-fide club members (those individuals in
good standing, paying annual dues, and eligible to vote) who
have attained the age of 21. Children of members or guests
are unable to purchase alcoholic beverages directly from
CCR. Members may purchase alcoholic beverages for their
sponsored guests.
Effective suppression (spraying) for gypsy moths can only
be done during a limited period during the spring. Since the
timing of the suppression (spraying) is critical to its success
and since the window of opportunity is so small, the
Association must take action now to assure funds are
available in the future for gypsy moth suppression
(spraying), which will preserve the valuable assets of the
Association.
The cost to CCR for initial capital assets (such as coolers,
beverage-ware, taps, etc.), annual costs (excluding beverage
inventory purchases) such as State of Michigan Fees and
insurance premiums will be paid from existing CCR funds.
Future capital assets (such as additional coolers, beverage-
ware, taps, etc.) may be purchased later if the demand is
deemed necessary.
Therefore, the Board of Directors recommends an annual
special assessment, in an amount to be determined annually
by the Board of Directors, not to exceed $100.00 per certificate,
for Membership years 2020, 2021 and 2022, to fund the cost
of suppression (spraying) for the gypsy moths.
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” this
Proposal.
These amounts will only be expended for gypsy moth
suppression (spraying) in the cabin area, campground, and
Ranch common area east of Canada Creek which is
approximately 1,400 acres. CCR has received proposals and
the current going rate for aerial spraying up to $100.00 per
acre. The funds will be held in a segregated account of the
Capital Account and any funds not expended in a given year
will be carried forward in the Capital Account for use in future
years’ gypsy moth suppression (spraying) programs.
The Board recommends a vote “FOR” this Proposal.
4 th of July 3D Archery Shoot
(July 7, 2019)
The weather for the day was perfect to test the skills of
25 archers on the 3-D targets at the Pete Thomas CCR
archery range.
Their equipment ranged from compounds, recurves and
longbows. Everyone had a great time. After the shoot
the archers were awarded with door prizes. The 50/50
prize of $46 was won by Gary Kirsh of which he donated
$41 dollars back to the archery committee. Gary Zechel
donated some archery hunting accessories for door prizes.
The archery committee thanks both of them for their
donations.
Thanks to all the people who helped to set up the 3-D
targets on the course.
Have a safe summer and shoot straight.
The Archery Committee
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