If you’re already an active volunteer, thank you. Keep that
selfless spirit focused on strengthening the Association. If
you are a newer member or haven’t been actively involved
on behalf of the Ranch in a while – consider volunteering.
There are countless opportunities to serve your fellow
members and strengthen CCR for future generations.
Consider a committee assignment or help out at one of our
many social events. You’ll not only be helping the
Association, but you’ll have the opportunity to meet and
work alongside other members who share your enthusiasm
for our Club’s welfare.
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the same developer who started CCR, requires their members
to pay $1,500 each year, over twice the annual dues as a CCR
member.
In addition, their user fees are significantly higher than CCR.
Here are some examples. Each year, Lost Lake Woods charges
each member a $25 fee for a Sportsman’s Badge, another $25
for each vehicle they want to register, and $10 for a Blind
Tag. CCR members pay nothing extra for these same benefits
and conveniences. Members who camp at Lost Lake Woods
are charged $25 per night for a 30-amp site, while our member
rate is just $10 per night.
We’re looking forward to the next 12 months with the
anticipation of positive results. We have fresh new
management and a fresh new Strategic Plan to guide our focus.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, here’s our sincere wish
that each of you enjoy a healthy, happy, and worthwhile year
ahead.
These comparisons are useful for a couple of reasons.
First, it is helpful – and indeed necessary – that we remind
ourselves that membership in Canada Creek Ranch
Association is a really good deal!
MANAGER’S REPORT – Brian Rogers
Hello Members,
Let me start out by saying thank you to the CCR’s Board of
Directors, CCR’s membership and the CCR’s team. As I
stepped into the position of General Manager on September
1 st , I have received numerous notes and comments of support
and encouragement not only to me, but to my entire family.
Second, we also need to remind ourselves that although the
current state of the Ranch is solid, constant attention is
required to make certain we remain on course.
It seems to be part of human nature to take the current state
of things for granted, as though they’ve always been this
way and will always remain this way.
Reality is very
different.
I follow a great man, Eric Johnson, who has helped shape
CCR to a place of financial stability, vast capital
improvements, and overall enjoyment. I know Eric will be
there by his phone, ready to answer a call when the Board or
I would like to ask a question, run an idea by him, or just to
have a pleasant conversation. I would like to personally thank
Eric for his passion and dedication to this club over the past
12 years!
History has shown us that especially when “times are good”
we must remain vigilant and guard against complacency.
Those of you who have been members since the mid-1970s
recall the cash infusion of over $5 Million we received from
the oil companies looking to exploit our oil reserves. You
may also recall that by the early 1990s Canada Creek Ranch
was insolvent – unable to pay its operating bills. Virtually
all the staff was laid off and the dining room was closed.
This is a cautionary tale for all of us.
Since our last annual meeting, there have been many
improvements to CCR assets. We continue to plant trees in
the hunting area; repair the perimeter fence; mange ongoing
forestry, wildlife and stream habitats; restore trails where
needed and much more. We have replaced numerous pistol
range ballistic blocks; replaced two Ranch House overnight
room A/C units every year; stained the Ranch House overnight
room decks along with the lake side Dining Room deck;
replaced the Dining Room carpet; replaced Cabin 4 & 5 boilers
and water heaters; replaced the front-end loader; replaced
two sets of Fire Brigade Turnout Gear; replaced the Ranch
House basketball hoops; stained the Main Entrance archway;
replaced and upgrade one of the main Campground power
transformers; scheduled replacement of Campground sites
11 – 20’s water, sewer and electric utilities; continued
replacing our lights with LED fixtures; started revitalizing
Campground pads with crushed limestone; replaced the
Ranch House flag pole; scheduled, replaced a maintenance
truck (in which the old one is up for auction right now),
replaced the Ranch House Lobby furniture; purchased a 1987
GMC Tanker for the Fire Brigade; and purchased a pizza oven
for the Dining Room. As you can tell, we have many assets
that needed repair and/or replacement, and I am proud of the
Board of Directors preventative maintenance approach.
The role of the Board, and of this Strategic Plan, is to make
certain our current good fortune is nurtured and cared for. If
we continue to focus our Goals on making the most of the
opportunities we can identify, and deal effectively with the
challenges that we encounter, the Association will certainly
become stronger and more sustainable over time.
And as members, you have even more important roles to
play than the Board.
Your first obligation is to become informed. Read the Strategic
Plan, the CCR News, and the other forms of communication
that describe what the Board is thinking and why.
Second, ask about items or actions you don’t understand or
that don’t make sense to you. Focus your thinking on what
is best for the Association and then ask questions based on
that focus.
Third, become involved through volunteering your time and
your talents in positive actions to improve the Club. CCR
could never collect enough dues money or build a large
enough operating budget to continue offering all the
activities or doing all the research and communication work
that currently goes on without the volunteer efforts of many
faithful members.
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