Saturday, September 13, 2014
Fall Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Terry Reen at 10:00 am
at the Coldwater Health Center Conference Center, 370 E. Chicago St., Coldwater, MI.
NCLA Board Members present include:
President: Terry Reen present
Secretary: Carolyn Morrison present
Treasurer: Colleen Humphrey absent
Director: Allen Baunoch present
Director: Dennis Dirschell present
Director: Mark Zinn present
Past President: Tom Tedrick absent
Vice-President: Dave Wright present
Quorum
According to Mark Zinn, with 36 members in attendance a quorum WAS present for conducting business.
Acceptance of Previous Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes dated May 4, 2014 was distributed by Secretary, Carolyn Morrison.
The minutes stood as presented.
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report was sent by Treasurer, Colleen Humphrey. See the Treasurer’s Report for a complete report.
Beginning Balance: $__4740.11___________
Income Collected (through dues): $___652.57___________
Expenses: $___528.73___________
Ending Balance: $__4,863.95___________
The Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
SPECIAL REPORTS:
Marine Patrol: Speaker: Rick Holtgrave,
Here is a brief summary of the speaker’s presentation:
Good summer with lots of boating education, not too many tickets
Again, Life jacket program very successful and popular on both chains. Sharing program at the state level. NCLA initial donation is appreciated.
Tell County Commissioners we need increase in the Marine Patrol budget to cover night patrol
A Motion was made by Dave Wright and Seconded by Al Baunoch to donate $300.00 for boat stripping of the Orca. Motion was approved unanimously.
Mute Swans
At least one Mute swan has been tagged for tracking on the North Chain.
A Motion was made by Jane Osborn to reduce the number of mute swans as recommended by the DNR and control the mute swans on the North Chain. Tony Earles seconded the motion. It was passed with 34 yes votes and 2 no votes. This recommendation will be forwarded to the City of Coldwater, Coldwater Township and Girard Township.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned..
The next meeting will be Saturday, May 2, 2015
Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Morrison, Secretary
EMAIL ADDRESS: NorthChainLake@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.NorthChain.com
Meeting Minutes 05/03/14
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Annual Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Terry Reen at 10:03 am
at the Coldwater Health Center Conference Center at 370 E. Chicago St., Coldwater, MI.
NCLA Board Members present include:
President: Terry Reen present
Secretary: Carolyn Morrison present
Treasurer: Colleen Humphrey present
Director: Allen Baunoch present
Director: Dennis Dirschell present
Director: Diane Blanchard present
Past President: Tom Tedrick absent
Vice-President: Bill Greenawalt resigned due to ill health
of his wife Kaye.
Quorum
According to Colleen Humphrey, a quorum WAS present for conducting business.
Acceptance of Previous Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes dated September 14, 2013 were distributed by Secretary, Carolyn Morrison.
The minutes stood as presented.
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer, Colleen Humphrey. See the Treasurer’s Report for a complete report.
Beginning Balance: $__6,900.22___________
Income Collected (through dues): $__1480.00___________
Expenses: $__ 3661.62___________
Ending Balance: $__4,740.11___________
The Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
Elections: Positions up for election include:
President—2 year term
Vice President--Special Appointment 1 year due to Bill Greenawalt’s resignation
Secretary—2 year term
Director—2 year term (Diane Blanchard’s term expires)
Position
Member(s) Nominated Motion to Nominate
(Member Name) Motion to Second the Nomination (Member Name)
Member Vote
New Officer
President Terry Reen Carolyn Morrison Steve O’Donnell Unanimous Terry Reen
Secretary Carolyn Morrison Dennis Dirschell Al Baunoch Unanimous Carolyn Morrison
Director Mark Zinn
Jerry Jones Carolyn Morrison
Sherry Jones Tony Earl
Mark Zinn 24
11 Mark Zinn
Vice Pres. Appointment Dave Wright
(Page 2, May 3 14)
SPECIAL REPORTS:
Speaker: John Pollack, Branch County Sheriff, Marine Patrol
Here is a brief summary of the speaker’s presentation:
Code Red, severe weather alert, call (517) 278-3091 to sign up
Rick Holtgrave: Life jacket program very successful and popular on both chains. Sharing program at the state level. NCLA initial donation is appreciated.
Lake/Boater Community Appreciation Day, Sunday May 18th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. See flyer.
Focus: safety with education, but they do have a ticket book
No Wake zones established by Core of Engineers of DNR. No Wake zone ticket is a misdemeanor and expensive. In a No Wake zone you are to travel at an idle speed enough for forward motion to control steering and no force of wake on shore.
Speaker: Sara Schaefer, DNR—Mute Swans
Mute swans not native to Michigan
Very territorial and can be aggressive especially if defending their young
Wings are very powerful, can pose a human threat especially to kayakers.
Endanger other wildlife, geese, ducks
Eat veggies, but unbalance ego cycle
DNR website, www.mighigan.gov/muteswans, (517) 373-1273.
No hunting season
Mute Swan Plan:
1. take out aggressive swans, must have DNR permit
2. put eggs in oil and shake them
3. shoot swans, DNR permit
NCLA—Marine Patrol will take Sara and others to look at the swan population and make an assessment.
Speaker: Kathy Worst, Branch County Conservation Department (517) 278-2725 ext 5
No grants applied for have been approved. Need of matching funds.
Aquatic insects program, May 17th.
Bug ID program, May 28th at the Career Center
DEQ reevaluating E coli testing, retesting Messenger and North Chain
Stream Monitoring Program continuing
Water Testing is still being done by Diane Blanchard.
Website: need someone to work on it.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 am.
The next meeting will be Saturday, September 13, 2014
Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Morrison, Secretary
EMAIL ADDRESS: NorthChainLake@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.NorthChain.com
Annual Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Terry Reen at 10:03 am
at the Coldwater Health Center Conference Center at 370 E. Chicago St., Coldwater, MI.
NCLA Board Members present include:
President: Terry Reen present
Secretary: Carolyn Morrison present
Treasurer: Colleen Humphrey present
Director: Allen Baunoch present
Director: Dennis Dirschell present
Director: Diane Blanchard present
Past President: Tom Tedrick absent
Vice-President: Bill Greenawalt resigned due to ill health
of his wife Kaye.
Quorum
According to Colleen Humphrey, a quorum WAS present for conducting business.
Acceptance of Previous Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes dated September 14, 2013 were distributed by Secretary, Carolyn Morrison.
The minutes stood as presented.
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer, Colleen Humphrey. See the Treasurer’s Report for a complete report.
Beginning Balance: $__6,900.22___________
Income Collected (through dues): $__1480.00___________
Expenses: $__ 3661.62___________
Ending Balance: $__4,740.11___________
The Treasurer’s report was accepted as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
Elections: Positions up for election include:
President—2 year term
Vice President--Special Appointment 1 year due to Bill Greenawalt’s resignation
Secretary—2 year term
Director—2 year term (Diane Blanchard’s term expires)
Position
Member(s) Nominated Motion to Nominate
(Member Name) Motion to Second the Nomination (Member Name)
Member Vote
New Officer
President Terry Reen Carolyn Morrison Steve O’Donnell Unanimous Terry Reen
Secretary Carolyn Morrison Dennis Dirschell Al Baunoch Unanimous Carolyn Morrison
Director Mark Zinn
Jerry Jones Carolyn Morrison
Sherry Jones Tony Earl
Mark Zinn 24
11 Mark Zinn
Vice Pres. Appointment Dave Wright
(Page 2, May 3 14)
SPECIAL REPORTS:
Speaker: John Pollack, Branch County Sheriff, Marine Patrol
Here is a brief summary of the speaker’s presentation:
Code Red, severe weather alert, call (517) 278-3091 to sign up
Rick Holtgrave: Life jacket program very successful and popular on both chains. Sharing program at the state level. NCLA initial donation is appreciated.
Lake/Boater Community Appreciation Day, Sunday May 18th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. See flyer.
Focus: safety with education, but they do have a ticket book
No Wake zones established by Core of Engineers of DNR. No Wake zone ticket is a misdemeanor and expensive. In a No Wake zone you are to travel at an idle speed enough for forward motion to control steering and no force of wake on shore.
Speaker: Sara Schaefer, DNR—Mute Swans
Mute swans not native to Michigan
Very territorial and can be aggressive especially if defending their young
Wings are very powerful, can pose a human threat especially to kayakers.
Endanger other wildlife, geese, ducks
Eat veggies, but unbalance ego cycle
DNR website, www.mighigan.gov/muteswans, (517) 373-1273.
No hunting season
Mute Swan Plan:
1. take out aggressive swans, must have DNR permit
2. put eggs in oil and shake them
3. shoot swans, DNR permit
NCLA—Marine Patrol will take Sara and others to look at the swan population and make an assessment.
Speaker: Kathy Worst, Branch County Conservation Department (517) 278-2725 ext 5
No grants applied for have been approved. Need of matching funds.
Aquatic insects program, May 17th.
Bug ID program, May 28th at the Career Center
DEQ reevaluating E coli testing, retesting Messenger and North Chain
Stream Monitoring Program continuing
Water Testing is still being done by Diane Blanchard.
Website: need someone to work on it.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:42 am.
The next meeting will be Saturday, September 13, 2014
Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Morrison, Secretary
EMAIL ADDRESS: NorthChainLake@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.NorthChain.com
Fall NCLA Fall Meeting 2014
Date and Time
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
9:30am Social Hour with coffee and donuts
10am-11am meeting
Location
CHC Conference Center
370 Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Agenda
Minutes from prior meeting
Treasurer's Report
Committee Reports
Special Reports
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Public is welcome to attend. We hope to see you at the meeting!
Saturday, September 6th, 2014
9:30am Social Hour with coffee and donuts
10am-11am meeting
Location
CHC Conference Center
370 Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Agenda
Minutes from prior meeting
Treasurer's Report
Committee Reports
Special Reports
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Public is welcome to attend. We hope to see you at the meeting!
Spring NCLA Meeting 2014
Date and Time
Saturday, May 3, 2014
9:30am social hour with coffee and donuts
10am-11:00am meeting
Location
CHC Conference Center
370 Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Agenda
Minutes from prior meeting
Saturday, May 3, 2014
9:30am social hour with coffee and donuts
10am-11:00am meeting
Location
CHC Conference Center
370 Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Agenda
Minutes from prior meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
Special Reports (Guest Speakers TBD)
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Public is welcome to attend. We hope to see you at the meeting!
Committee Reports
Special Reports (Guest Speakers TBD)
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Public is welcome to attend. We hope to see you at the meeting!
Spring Meeting - May 4th, 2013
Spring Meeting
Date: May 4 at 10:00am
Location: Health Center Conference Center
Coffee and Donuts at 9:30am
Date: May 4 at 10:00am
Location: Health Center Conference Center
Coffee and Donuts at 9:30am
Fall Lake Association Meeting is Saturday, September 8th
Date and Time
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
9:30am social hour with coffee and donuts
10am-11:00am meeting
Location
CHC Conference Center
370 Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Agenda
Minutes from prior meeting (currently available on website)
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
Special Reports (Guest Speakers TBD)
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Public is welcome to attend. We hope to see you at the meeting!
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
9:30am social hour with coffee and donuts
10am-11:00am meeting
Location
CHC Conference Center
370 Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Agenda
Minutes from prior meeting (currently available on website)
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
Special Reports (Guest Speakers TBD)
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Public is welcome to attend. We hope to see you at the meeting!
Meeting Minutes: 05/05/12
Saturday, May 05, 2012
SPRING Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President, Tom Tedrick, at 10am at the Coldwater Health Center Conference Center located at 370 E. Chicago Street in Coldwater, Michigan.
NCLA Board Members present include: President Tom Tedrick, Vice-President Ann Marie Moore, Treasurer: Colleen Humphrey, Director: Allen Baunoch, and Advisor: Diane Blanchard.
According to Treasurer Colleen Humphrey, a quorum was present for conducting business.
SPRING Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President, Tom Tedrick, at 10am at the Coldwater Health Center Conference Center located at 370 E. Chicago Street in Coldwater, Michigan.
NCLA Board Members present include: President Tom Tedrick, Vice-President Ann Marie Moore, Treasurer: Colleen Humphrey, Director: Allen Baunoch, and Advisor: Diane Blanchard.
According to Treasurer Colleen Humphrey, a quorum was present for conducting business.
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