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VI. Items from Members Member, T. Piechota, stated he would like to help with the cleanup and noted there was a mandatory sign-in sheet for Volunteers and asked what the process was. Both D. Weber & B. Rogers stated they are encouraging members to work in pairs due to the risks in the hunting area.
VII. Adjourn Special Board Meeting
Motion by L. Miller, supported by D. Weber. to adjourn the April 21, 2025, Special Meeting at 7:39 PM. Motion Approved 9-0.
MISSION STATEMENT Canada Creek Ranch Association, Inc. The purpose of Canada Creek Ranch Association is to preserve our hunting and fishing heritage and to provide a quality outdoor environment for those other recreational activities which are unique to its woods, waters, and wildlife; and to promote among its members an enduring fellowship working to preserve its properties, and friendly spirit for future generations. This mission is to be implemented within principles of ecologically responsible resource stewardship, sound, farsighted financial management, and respect for the dignity of fellow members. Consistent with these objectives are the following implementation goals:
GOALS:
1. Provide efficient administrative services. 2. Provide a healthy habitat for fish and wildlife( game and non-game species for the purpose of viewing, hunting and trapping, fishing, etc..).
3. Provide temporary rental lodging and dining facilities for the members.
4. Provide camping facilities for the members.
5. Make seasonal outdoor recreation opportunities available for members-promoting fellowship and family participation.
6. Maintain a secure environment for members and property.
7. Provide timely and efficient communication of Ranch business and activities to the members.
8. Administer the Ranch as a community which recognizes and supports the interests of visiting low usage members and well as high usage and resident members.
9. Code of conduct should be enforced equitably, and a spirit of self-imposed personal integrity and ethics should be promoted by and expected of the members.
Adopted March 28, 1992
May New Member First Readings
Marcus & Lia McLennan 5342 Fern Ave. Grand Blanc, MI 49739 Interviewer: Vicki Rakowski
May New Member Second Readings
By Janet Edwards
Matt & Lia Farkas
CCR Ladies Auxiliary
All female members of Canada Creek Ranch are members of the Ladies Auxiliary and encouraged to attend the meetings on the first Wednesday of the month and make new friends. I hope you can attend our first meeting on Wednesday May 7, at 10:30 in the Ranch House.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary run the gift shop and the library. Please check out the gift shop to see our new merchandise including T shirts, with the slogan“ I survived the Ice storm of 2025.”
The first wine tasting of the year will be on Tuesday, May20 at 6:00pm in the Bickley Room. We will be pairing wine with Girl Scout Cookies. Please sign up at the Ranch House. The cost is still $ 10.00 per person. Every couple should also bring a bottle of wine.
Due to the ice storm, the Spring Fling Dinner scheduled for May has been postponed.
We are also planning a field trip to the Rockport Quarry, which is South of Rogers City, on Wednesday, June 11 to go rock hunting. This is a follow up to the September, Women in the Wild presentation by Becky Goldberg.
We also have an ongoing food drive to benefit The Caring Place in Atlanta. There is a bin in the vestibule of the Ranch House where the food can be placed.
We are continuing our service project of collecting clean T shirts to make Produce Bags for the Atlanta Farmers Market. If you have any T shirts to donate to this ongoing project, please place them in the box in the vestibule of the Ranch House.
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