St. Martin Point

     

 

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

       

  

                                                            

                                                                                      

St.Martin Point Association, Inc.
PO Box 266
Hessel, MI 49745

Association Board Members:

  • Rev. Dorothy Thon - Pres.
  • Cliff Deaner - Vice Pres. in Charge of Membership
  • Rev. Duane Thon - Secretary
  • Susan Deaner - Treasurer
  • Stan Kownacki - Marina
  • Gary Koben - Road Commission
  • Randy Hatch - Social News

      ST MARTIN POINTERS ASSOCIATION, INC
     
    MID

    ST MARTIN POINTERS ASSOCIATION, INC
     
    June 2008 NEWSLETTER
    PO Box 266
    Hessel, MI 49745
    www.stmartinpointassociation.org 
     
    Vice-President Report
    Cliff Deaner      906-484-2702   
    oldmanz@hughes.net
     
                I want to thank everyone who paid their dues. We have reached a new
    high, (for the last several years) at 83 paid memberships.  I also want to thank
    those who responded to the question on the dues mailing invoices regarding the
    question that gave you an opportunity to share why you have not paid your dues. 
    Your comments were very helpful to the Board in understanding your situations.
    With that said, I cannot stress enough the importance of communication. As your
    Board we have tried very hard to keep you informed and up to date with out
    actions, decisions, and futures plans and goals.  I hope the newsletters and the
    web site have been of great help in keeping up with Point happenings. 
                I want to share we have one new resident on the Point and the
    Welcome Team presented them with a welcome care package.
                I welcome our seasonal residents back for the summer and hope that
    all on the Point has a good and fun summer.  All we need now is warmer weather. 

     
    SECRETARY’S REPORT
    Rev Duane Thon       906-484-1020       989-280-5554           
    djthon@hotmail.com
           Our communications and correspondence has been excellent this year.  I
    thank everyone who responded and sent me your e-mail addresses.  We are now down
    to 80 letters to be mailed out instead of 120.  I continue to encourage you to
    e-mail me with your address if you have received this newsletter through regular
    mail.  Also, with you r help, we have been able to update our mailing addresses.
     It is just wonderful that so many residents have made the commitment to pay and
    keep their dues current as so much can be done to turn dues back to positive
    improvements and good-time events on “The Point.” 
                Thank you for supporting me as your Secretary.  See you at the
    Annual Meeting July 5, 10:00 am, my place.
     
     
    TREASURE REPORT
    Sue Deaner
     
       This past winter was the worse one in numerous years.  Our total spend on
    snow removal was $5,455.  This is the largest amount we have spent in 7 years. 
    Prior to this past winter we were averaging $2,100 a year for snow removal. 
    With this past winter’s figure our average is now over $2,600 a year.  The only
    outstanding bill we have at this time is to Gary Koben for the roadwork he has
    done. 
                From the 83 paid membership dues $415 was moved into the Marina
    Account leaving a balance of $1,689.96. The Gate fund has a balance of $983.78
    and the General Fund a balance of $3,803.36.  In our Marquette Twp Road
    Assessment we are expecting another $1,700 in July.  Remember the road
    assessment on your tax bills is what helps us maintain our road.
                I would like to thank, once again, Walter Hagen and Jim Carpenter
    for auditing our books and the suggestions they made.  Working with the two of
    them was very beneficial for me and will help me do my work more efficient.     
         
    The letter mailed to property owners who had not yet paid their annual
    association dues resulted in an additional $570 in the General Fund.  
    I am still requesting if any of you who might have Association records in your
    possession to contact me.  Over the years as different people have served on the
    Board, documents and records sometimes get separated from the main files.  If
    you have some taking up space in your garage/house/attic please call and I will
    come pick them up. 
                Overall, this was a very good year for us and I thank all of you who
    have paid your membership dues.   You will find in this newsletter a mail in
    dues form or 2008/09.  You can either mail it in or give it to one of the Board
    members.  Remember, you can only vote at the Annual Meeting if you are a paid
    member.  Looking forward to another great Annual Meeting and another year as
    your Treasurer. 
    ROAD DIRECTOR REPORT
    Gary Koben        906-484-3742   
     
                The road is in good shape.  The chloride has been ordered and will
    be done when the county road is done. I talked to John Kronemeyer regarding the
    tar and chipping of the county road.  They anticipate it will be started
    sometime in August.  And remember, we do have a speed limit of 15mph on our
    road.  Excessive speed does not help the road. Also, there are numerous
    children, adults, and animals that use the road as well. So help keep the road
    in good shape and the dust down, drive responsibly.    Have good summer and
    happy trails to all.
     
    MARINA PARK TEAM REPORT
    Stan Kownacki        906-484-3437       
    skownacki@hotmail.com  
     
                First, I want to announce the “Name the Marina/Park” contest is now
    over.  We have 18 names submitted by 9 people.  We will announce the winning
    Name and person at the Annual Meeting on July 5th.   If you submitted a name you
    might want to be present, just incase it is your name that wins. 
                As many of you know, we have a new logo for the Point.  Marilyn
    Kraft designed it for us and ordered auto decals with the new logo.  The profits
    from the decals went into the marina fund.  If you are interested in purchasing
    regular tee shirts, denim shirts, polo shirts, hats, etc., you can contact me
    and I will give you the name of the store where you can place your order .  The
    logo is on file there and this way you pay direct to the store.  The Board will
    not be selling any of these items and felt giving you the information would make
    it easier on everyone.
                The Porta-John is in place and will be at the Marina/Park through
    August.  It has been placed on the side where the swing set is located.  This
    way, it won’t fill up with bugs from the light as it did last year.  We are
    looking to purchase a natural cedar swing for the marina and hope to have it in
    place sometime in June.
                The marina dock needs some work on it after the harsh winter. We
    will straighten it out and make it usable for this summer and then at the end of
    summer we will make permanent repairs.
                We have a permit for dredging now we have to raise the needed funds
    to get it done.  Jay Hills will head up the fundraising drive for the dredging. 
    We are still talking about a pavilion, but it will have to wait until after we
    complete the dredging.  However, Sue Deaner is working on a project that will
    provide funds to be set aside for the pavilion.  You will find information about
    it later in this newsletter.
                Last item.  A clean up date for the marina/park has been scheduled
    for Saturday, June 28th. 9am.  See you there.
     
     
    SOCIAL DIRECTOR REPORT
    Randy Hatch      906-484-2184
     
                We tried to have a bond fire gathering earlier this year but were
    unable to pull it off.  However, on Saturday, June 28th  (the marina/park work
    day) the Social Team will provide lunch for all workers at 1:00 pm.    The
    Annual Picnic will be held August 9th at 6:00 pm.   This year we are asking you
    to invite people you know who used to own property here on the Point.  We want
    this year’s picnic to be a Point Reunion as well as a great time for current
    residents to gather for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. 
    Gate team report
    Sue Deaner, Marilyn Kraft, Carol Kownacki
     
    Marilyn Kraft and myself will be working on the gate by early June.  The
    flowerpots are up and the weeds will be cut down around the gates and posts
    soon.  There is a sign holder at the gate now, which at this time has a sign
    announcing the marina/park cleanup date and hot dog roast (lunch).   This sign
    will be used for announcements of Point happenings. Marilyn and I have several
    other plans for the gate area, which we hope to accomplish this summer.
     
     
    BY-LAWS TEAM REPORT
    Rev Duane Thon       906-484-1020       989-280-5554           
    djthon@hotmail.com
     
                My team and I have been working on revising the current by-laws.  We
    had hoped to have them ready to be sent out by June 1, 2008 for discussion and
    vote at the Annual Meeting on July 5th.  However, we have asked the Board to
    give us an extension of one year to complete our work, which they graciously
    granted.  We will keep you informed and should be able to bring this document
    before the Annual Meeting in 2009.
     
     
    ANNUAL POINT YARD SALE –July 11 & 12
    Bob Kraft           906-484-2476                937-698-6221               
    MAKIronside@aol.com
     
                The annual Point Yard Sale will be the second weekend of July.  This
    will be an annual event held each year on the same weekend in July. The Board
    has asked me to oversee this Point event.  The Association will pay for all
    advertising.  If you have any questions or suggestions please let me know.    
     
     
    point Maps
    Sue Deaner
     
                I am finishing the updating of the map. The new maps will include a
    decal and a revision date.  These will be the larger maps (for those of you who
    remember the original ones), which can be framed or hung up as they are or kept
    in a safe place. I hope to have them ready and available for sale at the Annual
    Meeting.  The cost for one is $10 with all profits going into the marina
    pavilion fund. 
     
     
     
    Election of Officers
    Rev. Dorothy J Thon
     
                At this year’s Annual Meeting we will be electing 3 persons to fill
    three vacancies.  Stan Kownacki and Rev Duane Thon will be working together as
    the Nomination Team.  If you are interested in running for one of these
    positions please contact either of these men.  
     
     
     
    It is Time to pay your 2008/09 membership dues
    Please copy and paste the form below and email it back filled out, mail to the P.O. Box, or give to one of the Board members
     
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    St. Martin Pointers Association, Inc.
    P.O. Box 266, Hessel, Michigan 49745
    www.stmartinpointassociation.org
     
    2008/09 Membership Dues
     
    Name(s)_________________________________________________________________
     
    Point
    Address____________________________________________________________________
     
    Other Address___________________________________________________________________
     
    Point Phone________________________________
     
    Other Phone___________________________
     
    E-mail address____________________________________
     
    Lot Number(s)__________________
     
     
    Please indicate what you are paying and the amount:
     
    Dues $40   _________________                                 
     
     
    Marina Donation _____________________
     
     
    Pavilion Donation ______________________________ 
     
     
     
    Thank you for paying your 2008/09 Membership Dues
    And any additional donations you have made
     

     
    Rev. Dorothy J Thon
    Mayville United Methodist Church
    P.O. Box 189
    Mayville, MI 48744  989-843-6151
     

     

     

    ST MARTIN POINTERS ASSOCIATION, INC

     

    www.stmartinpointassociation.org

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    djthon@hotmail.com

    A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT

    June, 2008
    Rev Dorothy J Thon
      

      906-484-1020  

      989-280-5552     djthon@hotmail.com
     
                I don’t know about you, but I am beginning to think this is the
    summer that just doesn’t want to arrive and stay.  One day it feels like summer
    and the next it looks and feels like fall. But, as they say, that’s Michigan!  
                As we approach our annual Point meeting, July 5, 2008, it’s time to
    update everyone on what has been happening and what is on the horizon for the
    Point.   First, I would like to begin with thanking all the board members for
    their hard, diligent work throughout this past year.  Next, I want to thank all
    our residents who came on board with various Teams to help the Board carry out
    its duties, responsibilities, and work projects.  Without all of you the Board
    would not have been able to accomplish as much as we did this past year. Third,
    I want to thank everyone who paid their 2007/08 dues.  As of this writing we now
    have 83 paid members out of around 120 property owners.
                I also want to thank everyone for your comments and feedback on our
    newsletters and web site.  The one thing I kept hearing at our annual meetings
    was lack of communication from the Board.  Your comments have told us we are
    doing a good job keeping everyone informed.  With the web site we are able to
    keep you in touch with your “home away from home” or “happening in your
    community” for those who live here year round.  We anticipate utilizing the web
    site even more in this coming year and beyond. 
                As our Annual Meeting date is approaching I would like to announce
    to our membership we have three openings on the Board.  If you are interested in
    running please contact on of the current Board members.  Also, our Annual
    Meeting is more than just being about business.  It is a time for fellowship and
    funship as we discuss the business before us.  For the second year in a row we
    will have a Breakfast/Lunch Potluck Brunch.  Contact Sue Deaner for more
    information. 
                Again, thank you for a very successful year. I look forward to
    seeing all of you on July 5, 2008, 10:00am at my place, 4034 St. Martins Point
    Road.   One more thing: ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
     
     

      

    St. Martin Point Association 2007. All rights reserved.

    St.Martin Point Association, Inc.
    PO Box 266
    Hessel, MI 49745