July 22, 2016 Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway

Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway
We recently had a great visit by the staff of PacifiCorp. For those of you that may not know,
we lease our waterfront area from PacifiCorp and more than 50% of our boundary is shared
with PacifiCorp. With recent management changes at both LMCH and PacifiCorp, we are
developing a new, transparent, and positive relationship with each other. It is important to
understand that any improper use of the lands outside of our boundaries could jeopardize
this relationship. If you have any questions about this relationship, please contact me.
July 22, 2016
For Weather
conditions,
visit the LMCH
Website or call
The Hideaway Hotline
360-263-6050
Coming up
This has been a good summer for rain but we must stay vigilant on fire safety. While there is a residential
and land clearing burn ban in effect until September 30, 2016, recreational campfires are allowed but must
be built according to the following Clark County regulations:
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7/23 Activities Meeting
4:00pm
7/23 Boat Insp.
10:00am
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7/30 Board Mtg
8:30am
7/30 Tree Committee
9:00am
7/30 Bingo
7:00pm
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8/6 Camp Craft
11:00 am
8/6 Bingo
7:00pm
8/13 B&G
9:00am
8/13 Poker Run
8/13 Beach Blast Dance
8:00pm
8/27 Tree Committee
9:00am
9/3 Bingo
7:00pm
9/4 Craft fair
Fires must be built in a metal, stone or masonry-lined pit. Fires must not exceed 3 feet in diameter by 2
feet in height.
Fires must be at least 25 feet from a structure or other combustible material, and have at least 20 feet
of clearance from overhead fuels such as tree limbs, patio covers or carports.
Fires must be attended at all times or completely extinguished until cool to the touch.
Only charcoal or seasoned firewood (not lumber) may be used as fuel for a recreational fire.
The use of burn barrels is illegal.
If you haven’t paid your membership dues in full or signed the payment plan agreement, LMCH
Management has extended the suspension date until July 31. If wish to be on the payment plan, contact the
office immediately to avoid your membership going into suspension.
Rob Clift
Camp Manager
Lake Merwin Camper’s Hideaway
[email protected]
This section is dedicated to the education of policies and the enforcement of policies at LMCH to help members and their
guest have an enjoyable experience at camp.
Watercraft Policies
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9/4 Candidates Forum
11:00am
9/4 Dance
8:00pm
9/10 B&G
9:00am
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9/18
9:00am
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Board Meeting
Contact Us:
Office: 360-247-5589
Toll free: 866-207- 9262
Sales: 360-247- 5940
Office is open daily
8:30am - 4:30
Closed for lunch 12:30 –1:00pm
After Hours pager:
360-418-5810
Security/Emergency use only:
360-609-3099
Website: www.lmch.com
CB Channel 15
Email: [email protected]
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All watercraft and their trailers must be registered with an LMCH sticker.
Registration stickers can be purchased, for a fee, at the Headquarters, with the presentation
of the watercrafts & trailer’s title & current state registration if required.
ALL guest owned watercraft and trailers must be registered with the LMCH Temporary
Guest Watercraft Pass display on the watercraft at all times.
NO guest owned watercraft may be stored on LMCH common grounds without LMCH Management’s written permission. Guest watercraft must be stored on member’s site.
NO OVERNIGHT parking in the Waterfront parking lots unless specifically stated.
Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway assumes no liability for damage to or loss of personal
property.
One motorized watercraft or two PWC per membership to use LMCH facilities during the
following Holiday weekends: Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day Weekend.
Watercraft Enforcement
Violations of the policies will cause the Host Member to be cited and fined and the offending watercraft impounded. Owners of boats and trailers found without proper registration will be notified in writing that the
boat or trailer in question will be towed at the member’s expense if not properly registered within a set time
frame.
Grievance Chair Appointed
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Reuter, 25 on 14, to the Chair of the LMCH Grievance Committee. Kathy has an
extensive background in dispute resolution, was a certified mediator with the Florida Supreme Court for many years, and has trained and
supervised many mediators during her career. Kathy is excited about bringing those resolution skills to LMCH and has very interesting ideas
about enhancing our current policies and procedures. The Board is looking forward to working with Kathy.
The Board of Directors will have three openings for the membership to fill at the September 24th annual meeting.
Two of those elected will serve positions that have three-year terms. The third seat to be filled will be for two years, the unfulfilled term due to
a board members resignation. The three existing board members are eligible to serve another term if they file and the members elect them.
You must be a proprietary member of LMCH in good standing and a member for a minimum of one-year prior to the election. You can access
the LMCH website at www.lmch.com and download an application. You can also stop by the office and obtain an application at the front
counter. The deadline for submitting your completed application is Monday July 25, 2016.
Please remember to mark your calendars for the annual meeting on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at noon. Thank you.
July 1st marked the 90 day period since dues were assessed. Per the Bylaws, Article III section 2b, calls for any member with dues or charges
not paid within 90 days from the billing date to be suspended except in cases where special arrangements have been made with Camp
Manager. LMCH has a payment plan arrangement approved by the camp manager and the Board. To be on the payment plan you must
do the following:
 Sign a payment plan agreement
 Make at least the minimum required monthly payment for 2017 of $132.53 (as of August 1, 4 payments are due).
 Pay any late fees assessed in addition to the monthly minimum payments. Late fees are assessed if we do not receive full payments by the
10th of the month.
We have delayed the suspension of members until July 31, in order to communicate more clearly with members. If you are a member who
likes to break up the payments into 2, 3 or 4 payments, you must still sign the payment plan agreement to avoid being in jeopardy of
suspension. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] or contact the office.
The dust control product being used around camp is 100% pure and biodegradable. This product consists of sucrose, plant fiber, and aquatic solution, which has a widespread use for dust control and road stabilization.
It is completely organic and non-hazardous to people, animals or to the environment and is easily cleaned up with
soap and water.
We are running low on gravel due to a mechanical issue from our vendor. This issue is being resolved and we should be getting a
new delivery of gravel within the next week or so. We appreciate your patience.
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When you are writing checks, please use blue or black ink and ensure
that you are listing your site and block in the “memo” line.
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Things-N-Stuff is released at 1:00pm on Friday’s, this includes the website
We have a great weather forecast for this weekend. Hopefully everyone is able to get out and enjoy it!
The Clark Country Marine Patrol will be available this Saturday, July 23h, from 10AM to noon. They’ll be available at the boat ramp area to
provide complimentary boat inspections to LMCH members who desire to have their boats inspected. In prior years they provided
compliance stickers for those boats that meet all requirements.
Water levels have been fluctuating up and down recently. For this weekend the lake is 1-2 feet lower than last weekend. PacifiCorp’s Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission license requires that they continuously release certain amounts of river flow for downstream aquatic
resources. Unfortunately this isn’t something we can control. Be safe! With lower water levels avoid driving your boat near a bank in any
area of the lake. At its current level there are stumps at or just below the water surface in many areas. There is plenty of other lake area to
enjoy without taking chances.
Do you want to enjoy a free rental slip for next season? Raffle tickets for a free slip are available for $1 per ticket. One lucky winner’s ticket
will be drawn on New Year’s Eve. Get yours at the office or from a waterfront committee member/volunteer.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual Waterfront Poker Run, which will be held on August 13 th. A couple reminders for this
weekend at the waterfront:
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Use the back-lower parking lot to remove your boat tie-downs and canvases. Try to avoid using the ramp area for these tasks.
When parking be certain to park between the marked lines.
When moored at the rental dock be sure the rental tag is attached to the walkway cleat with rental information clearly visible.
Rental dock check-out time is 10AM. Be courteous and move your boat on time. Not doing this displaces the next person who has the
slip rented. They paid for access to the slip as well.
In case of emergency notify Waterfront volunteers, or contact the office or volunteer security members, or by using the CB radio
located at the door of the waterfront security office. We’re here to help.
We have first aid materials, emergency jumper batteries, life jackets and utility carts available at the Waterfront Security Office.
The waterfront is for everyone. Your suggestions and/or improvement ideas for our waterfront and marina are appreciated. Be safe! Have
fun out there!
Tim Gonzalez
Waterfront Security & Committee Chair
[email protected]
Meditation Point
This Sunday, July 24th at 10:00am The NEW
CREATION TRIO will be in concert at the LMCH
Chapel at Meditation Point. Gordon and Marty
Prunty and Antza Reid started singing together in
1975 and have been together as a Gospel Trio ever
since. Their message in song is shared through
Southern Gospel style music.
They have been at Campers' Hideaway many times throughout the years and
have many friends here. They are always one of the favorite concerts that
the chapel sponsors. We welcome and invite all LMCH members and their
guests to attend the chapel service each Sunday
at 10:00am.
LOOKING AHEAD: The JERICHO ROAD quartet will bring us a special
concert in Bluegrass gospel music on July 31st. We hope the weather will
cooperate so we can hold the concert in the outdoor amphitheater.
Follow us on Facebook @ LMCHChapel.
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T-SHIRT CLOSEOUT! SALE!
Certain LMCH t-shirts are on
sale this week. Come by and
grab a few for yourself or as
gifts for friends and family!
All Sale items will be available
(360) 607-8115
MONDAY – FRIDAY
11 AM to 9 PM
**Closed Tuesdays**
SATURDAY
8AM TO 9PM
SUNDAY
8AM TO 8PM
New Menu Item, Pizza!
Starting this Friday we will be offering pizza. We will have pizza available from 5 PM until kitchen closing every day. We
are going to start out slow with a few varieties and add more over time. Currently we are offering 12 inch thin crust pizzas.
 Classic Margherita, house made red sauce crafted with real San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella,
fresh basil: $8.95
 Pepperoni, red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni: $11.45
 Sausage Mushroom, red sauce, mozzarella, house made sausage, fresh mushrooms: $11.45
 Hawaiian, red sauce, mozzarella, ham, pineapple:$13.95
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you at KK5. Garrett
WiFi Questions?
Please direct any Wi-Fi questions and communication to
[email protected]
In order to sign up for Wi-Fi, it is required that you sign up in
the front office Kiosk between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm.
POOL Hours
RATES: (tax not included)
Daily:
$
1.00 per day
Monthly: $ 25.00 per month
Annually: $ 175.00 for one device
$ 225.00 for two devices
Wednesday through Monday
Tuesday: closed for cleaning
Adult Swim 8:30AM TO 10:00AM
Open Swim 10:00AM TO 10:00PM
Adult Swim 10:00PM TO 11:00PM
Pool Guidelines:
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The Grand re-opening of The Hideaway Spa will be
Labor Day weekend.
Watch here for more updates!
~Katina
360-702-8477
Children under the age of 14 must be
accompanied by a responsible adult 18 or
older.
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You must be 18 years or older to use the spa or sauna.
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No diapers allowed in the pool, including “little swimmers’.
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Children who are not potty-trained must wear an
LMCH approved swim diaper. We have them for
sale at the pool.
IMPORTANT CHANGE TO PUMP OUTS
Due to limitations on how much waste can be disposed of and processed daily, we will be adding an additional pump out day.
Pump outs will be done Tuesday through Friday. We will make every effort to complete your pump out as soon as we can.
On busier weeks allow up to 7 days for the pump out to be processed after you request it.
We can not schedule service for a specific day. When you request that your holding tank be pumped, please
make sure there is access to your tank at the time that you request it.
LOST & FOUND
WANTED! PICKLEBALLERS
A ring was found and turned in
to the front office. If you are
missing a ring, please come to the
front office and describe to claim.
Thank you to the person that
found and turned it in.
Don’t forget
to Like us on
Facebook
At 10:00 O’clock each morning
you will find from
four (4) to ten (10) LMCHers playing
PICKLEBALL at the court
located at the playground which
is just below the
swimming pool on the road to
Mediation Point.
Come play with us! We want you!
Contact Pickleball Phil Cummins (86 on 5) at 503-465-3394.
Phil will be most happy to fill you in on the details.
Tickets for the annual 50-50 raffle are now available
50% of the money received goes towards Security and the Activities Committee and the
other 50% is split between 3 winners,1st winner will receive 25%, 2nd winner
will receive 15% And the 3rd place winner will receive 10%.
The winners will be drawn at the Labor Day Dance, winners do not need to be present to win.
Get your tickets now! Only $1 per ticket! We appreciate your participation.
The more we sell, the bigger the prize!
Tickets can be purchased from a Security or Activities member or at the office.
GARBAGE
Reminder that our Garbage cans are for Your
HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE ONLY.
Please do not dump appliances, electronics , furniture and
building supplies. If you wouldn’t put it in your kitchen garbage
at home, please do not put it in the camp garbage.
Thank you!
ACTIVITIES
Please be sure to check the Entrance Board, Things ‘N Stuff or the Web site
for activities in Camp. Events have a tendency to move around based on
volunteers helping us. This was the first year we ran more than three Papa Bear
Theaters and dances. We’ve gotten positive feedback from the members –
saying it allowed them more “family” time.
Wrap Up July Events
SNOWBIRD NEWS
There will be a no-host snowbird happy
hour on August 3rd at 4:00,
lower pool parking lot.
Please bring an appetizer, BYOB,
a comfy chair and join your fellow
snowbirds.
Questions: Debbie Hill
503-830-4637
July 23rd, Activities Committee Meeting, 4:00pm, KK5 Deck
July 23rd, Canvas Night (canceled) We’ll bring these back in 2017
Events in August (subject to change)
August 6 – Camp Craft 11am-12, Office
August 6 – Papa Bear – cancelled.
August 20 – Activities Meeting
August 13 – Beach Blast Dance, Papa Bear Area
Upcoming Events in September (subject to volunteers)
September 3 – Papa Bear Theatre (Good Dinosaur)
September 3 – Kids Camp | End of Summer Carnival (4pm-6pm)
Papa Bear Area
September 4 – Craft Fair (All day) VIP area
September 4 – Camp Craft (11am-12pm) VIP area
September 4 – Live Band * Code Blue *
This is a very long weekend for all the volunteers, so if you have some free
time, grab one of us and ask if you can help with setup, cleanup, coordination
or even directing.
Volunteers Needed
 The Activities Committee could always use
volunteers.
 Young adults are always welcome.
 Strong muscles to move equipment before an event or after.
Fantastic!
Did you know when you volunteer, your site can earn points for pump outs,
family pool passes, the log splitter, tree permits and more?
We love to see the kids win. Another big
night for the young campers. A big thank
you to all who came to support the Bingo.
I really enjoyed seeing many long time players
back again. The big jackpots didn’t go
….meaning the jackpots are even bigger, so hope
to see everyone back again on the 30th. Bring a
friend or two. Happy Camping
Kids Korner:
Q: I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A: A candle
A special thank you to Jim and Toni, Debbie,
Don and my granddaughter Cheyenne and friend
Kendra who came and helped out. With all the
committee on vacation we were in dire need.
Thank You all!
Your Committee Chair, Kathy Evey
Check us out on our Facebook page under “Activities at the Lake”.
To find us search on “Activities at the Lake”
2016 BINGO SCHEDULE
July 30th,
Aug 6, Aug 20th,
Sept 3rd