CCR News September 2020 | Page 8

Continued from page 7 believes a permit would have to be pulled to install a dock. MOTION by R. Delecki, supported by N. Schulz to approve David and Linda Gubbini to install and maintain a dock following rule #2.05 pending the approval of an EAGLE permit, if needed. Motion Approved Unanimously 8-0. 4. Other Items from Members • No Items. Adjournment of Board of Directors Meeting • R. Karbon called for a motion to adjourn. Motion by M. Ames, supported by T. Chambers to adjourn. Motion Approved Unanimously 8-0. Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm. The next Board Meeting is September 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am. September Member Readings First Readings Patrick Peterson Joyce & Dennis Hause 4591 Carleton Rockwood Road S. Rockwood, MI 48179 Interviewer: Carol Drouin September Second Readings James & Donna Gordon Marin Schendel Edward & Lynn Fenn John & Kelli Manyen Bruce Anson James & Kimberly Oebmke III RANCH FIRE PIT POLICY Fire pits must have the following characteristics to be safe 1. No combustible material within four feet (4’) of the fire ring. 2. Must be surrounded by a non-combustible material (i.e. concrete, rocks, fire ring, etc.) 3. No burning of yard brush, leaves, trash, lawn cuttings, building materials or chemicals. 4. Must have water source available. 5. Fires can not be left unattended. 6. Flames are not to exceed 24 inches in height. 7. Members and guests assume all liability for any damages that their fire may cause. 8 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 2020 Proxy The 2020 Proxy is now open for members to cast their vote. Your electronic voting information has been mailed to the Active Member’s email address. The Active Member, under normal circumstances, was the first person listed on the Membership Application when you applied. If you have not received an email, please contact the office and they will be able to send out the information to you once again. If you would like to cast your Proxy vote via paper, please contact the office and they will send it out as soon as they are able. We ask you to truly consider this option as it costs CCR over $2.00 for every ballot sent to the company via paper. Please check your Junk or Spam folders for the Proxy Information. The email may come from support@directvote.net or support@directvote.com. If you still have not received an email, please contact the office to confirm your email address.