It’s that time of the year that we really start looking forward to the warmer weather and the activities that it brings. It was a more difficult winter than we have seen in quite some time in regards to snow removal operations. Many were nuisance storms, but they still take many man-hours and anti-skid material.

I had an opportunity to read the President’s Letter before writing my article, so I do not want to duplicate the same topics, but I do want to express my thoughts on the many new facilities that will be available for the coming season and for many years to come. Kasper Lodge and the Fitness Center have been two projects talked about for many years and both are a great addition to our present amenities. Both buildings have vast potential for structured activities that will not only provide enjoyment, but serve as a learning opportunity so as to improve one’s skills, start a new hobby or begin an exercise program. The new aluminum docks that will be placed at the “Main Beach Area” below the Main Clubhouse will be a welcomed replacement of the old wood docks. With the recent added stairway and cleaning up of the water front, this area has become a very desirable area for many property owners. The lake front property is a nice place for a cookout, to relax and read a book or just enjoy Lake Wallenpaupack. Please remember, the docks are for temporary boat parking only. The wave runner slips at Kemp Marina were suggested as an idea from a property owner and we have received a lot of interest in availability. There is a good possibility we will be expanding on the number of docks for wave runners in the future.

One of the tasks the Board of Directors is presently working on is the review of the By-Law revisions submitted by the By-Law Review Committee. After the Board’s initial review, they forwarded the suggested revisions to our legal counsel and we have already received a response. A rough copy of the By-Laws has been drafted to include the suggested revisions. The Board will be reviewing it at their April meeting. Once evaluated, it will be resubmitted to our legal council and finalized for presentation to property owners for their approval. This has been a time consuming task, not only for the committee and the Board, but our legal council as well. When a document such as the By-Laws is revised, it is an ideal time for our attorney to amend any and all portions of the By-Laws that may be due for modifications and/or updates pertaining to non-profit corporate law and State statutes. We hope to complete the revisions and include them in the Annual Meeting packet. However, we must be completely satisfied that it is precise. The By-Laws are a very important document to any Association and it would be mistake to call for a vote until it has been thoroughly refined.

We are anxious for the coming Summer season. We plan to add more water and electric sites at the campgrounds and add new picnic tables at all sites. Beaver Lodge is slated for painting and a new deck. Roads will be swept shortly to remove a winter’s worth of cinders and we will be starting road work again in April. We are also in the planning stages of drawing a set of plans in hopes of eventually replacing the Laundromat and Craft Shop area. The building is part of an original structure dating back before the Association was formed. It is in need of modernizing and enlarging.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me anytime. I will also be available at the Annual Meeting to address any of your concerns. Have a happy and safe Spring.