Michigan's Upper Peninsula
St.Martin Point Association, Inc.
PO Box 266
Hessel, MI 49745
stmartin
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
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
Mayville United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 189
Mayville, MI 48744 989-843-6151
ST MARTIN POINTERS ASSOCIATION, INC
www.stmartinpointassociation.org
stmartinpointassociation@
yahoo.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, Inc.
PO Box 266
Hessel, MI 49745
stmartin
