President’s Message
Congratulations to members Nick Schulz, Bill Cook, and Bob
Delecki who were elected to the Board of Directors and who
will begin their three year terms in January.
Welcome to Autumn at the Ranch! There’s a lot going on this
month, with even more member-oriented events and
activities scheduled for the rest of the Fall Season. Check out
everything in “Upcoming Events” tab under the “Member
Items” tab of our website.
A special note of thanks is extended to members David Weber,
Mary Jo Ferguson, and Janet Edwards who also ran for Board
positions.
Here are four fun events in October you and your family may
want to consider:
• October 1 st : Archery Season begins!
• October 16 th: CCR’s 85 th Anniversary Harvest
Dinner (5:30 – 8:00 pm)!
o Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner
sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary
• October 26 th : Annual Chili Cook-Off & Tasting at
the Beach Pavilion!
o Tasters are welcome at no charge! Join
us from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
• October 26 th : Trunk or Treat!
o Bring the kids to the Ball Field at 5:00
pm and stay for the party at the Beach
Pavilion at 6:00 pm.
Members who volunteer their time and energy on behalf of
the Ranch make it possible for all of us to enjoy the many and
varied benefits of membership at affordable rates. And
members willing to accept the fiduciary duties of Directors to
serve the best interests of all the membership are critical to
CCR’s continued success and sustainability.
Proxy Ballot Proposal 2 passed. The membership granted the
Board permission to apply to the State of Michigan for a “Club
License” allowing beer and wine to be served in the Ranch
House. The application process has begun and we’ll keep you
informed of its progress.
Finally, please make a point of reading our latest Strategic Plan.
It lays out in easy-to-read format the direction the Association
is heading and the major Goals that have been established by
the Board. Visit our webpage and look for it under “Member
Items”, then “Documents/Media”.
If you missed the annual Members Meeting on September
21 st , a “State of the Ranch” report was introduced that you can
find under the “Member Items” tab on our website or at the
Front Desk. This 8-panel brochure contains easy-to-read
graphs that show key metrics as well as reports from our new
General Manager, our Treasurer, and the Board President.
Here’s wishing each of you a healthy and happy Autumn.
Please visit the Ranch as often as you can. Join the rest of us at
this wonderful place we can enjoy together. As always, I
welcome your feedback or questions.
This State of the Ranch report will be published each year
going forward as a ready reference on the health of the
Association. Your feedback and suggestions for making this
document more relevant to you will be welcomed.
Respectfully, Ray Karbon
Of course, the Proxy votes were of keen interest at the annual
Members Meeting.
October Member Readings
First Readings
Beverly Bezrutch
32020 Vegas Dr.
Warren, MI 48093
Interviewer: Robert Clark
In memory of
Alan Carter,
long time CCR
News Editor
Logan Miller
2662 Chambers Road
Caro, MI 48723
Interviewer: Pat Earl
Joseph & Rebecca Lussier
6860 East Joy Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Interviewer: Raymond Karbon
To a man who loved a good
photograph and a funny line.
Thanks for a job well done!
October Second Readings
John & Krysta Vincent
Daniel Hileman
Kyle & Jessica Glenn
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