Midwinter Bulletin - Bay View Association

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Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Bay View, Michigan 497702018

Midwinter Bulletin

Performing Arts pg. 6Education News pg. 3Recreation pg. 2Worship pg. 3Bay View Financials beginning pg. 5

Bay View Historical Museum pg. 8Dates to Remember pg. 9Staff Information, pg. 10Pre-Season Vesper Tickets, pg. 11

What’s inThis Issue?

In December, 2017 the Bay View Association settled its real estate tax appeal with Bear Creek Township. As a result of the settlement Bay View’s tax-able value decreased from $39 million to $25 million. The Board of Trustees believes this settlement creates the need to re-evaluate the overall fairness of our system of allocating Bear Creek Town-ship’s tax bills to our individual Lease-holding Members and to determine what is the correct methodology for allocating taxes prospectively. The Board has cre-ated an ad-hoc Tax Allocation Commit-tee that consists of Fred Weber, Jim Rog-ers (Chair), and Karl Hansen from the Board of Trustees and the three Asses-sors, Robin Sims Caldwell, John Snyder and Bob Kochensparger. Also providing staff assistance to the committee will be Executive Director, Mike Spencer, and a local consultant, Joe Stakoe. Joe Stakoe has 30 plus year career serving as both a state certified residential appraiser and a state certified assessor. Joe is currently the Assessor for Mackinaw Island, and was hired by the Association in the past for consulting work.

This will be an open and transpar-ent process and leaseholders will have numerous opportunities to learn about the process and ask questions. A meet-ing schedule is being developed and the

charge of the committee is listed below. Members may ask questions or provide comments at any time by emailing [email protected].

1. Obtain appraisals used in real estate tax appeal and review for under-standing.

2. Obtain understanding of BVA’s current tax allocation methodology.

3. Develop and evaluate potential alternative methods of allocating real estate taxes to leaseholding members.

On December 8, 2017, Bay View experienced the first real snow-fall of the winter. This photo of John M. Hall shows that Bay View is a place of beauty all year round.

Have a Town Crier submission? Email your article to [email protected] from May until September

to be published in Bay View’s favorite newsletter.

REMINDER: During the Assembly Season, the Town Crier will come out each Friday. Submissions are due one week before print. Late submissions will be published in the following

week’s edition.

Update on New Tax Allocation Process By Mike Spencer, Executive Director

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Greetings from The Gathering Post

Local products will be served and showcased at The Gathering Post this summer. Roast & Toast coffees will be served and available to take home in 12oz packages (whole bean or ground). Ben, who manages Roast & Toast coffee bean sourcing and roasting, is working on a special blend that will be unique for us… the “Bay View Blend.” The House of Pies in Alanson will be delivering fresh baked goods twice a week. You are welcome to place special orders for your favorite pies through us and Continue pg. 2


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As the cal-endar turns to March and the state of Michigan goes from 60° to snowstorms overnight, we all dream of the summer in Bay View. The Recre-ation program is

working hard to plan an exciting 2018 season. At this point, we have a few things to highlight regarding the com-ing year.

This offseason brought some major storms to our waterfront and an update was sent out from the Association over email outlining the ongoing waterfront work. Thank you to all of those who continue to put tremendous time and energy into these issues that allow us to run much of our programming down at the beach. With ongoing work in progress at the waterfront, there is not a planned Memorial Day beach cleanup event this year. If there is a need for volunteer assistance at a different time, we will get that message out over an email blast.

Registration for all classes is again available online. The online registration system will go live later this Spring, as it has in recent years. Online registra-tion is available for morning activities at Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Tot Lot, and Fawns, as well as afternoon lessons. Registration can also be done at the Box Office during its hours of operation. All payments for boating related fees during the season are to be paid at the sailhouse, not at the Box Office. These fees include buoy fees, locker and storage fees, and rental of equipment.

We are excited to announce a very neat new opportunity to partner with the Top of Michigan Trails Council this summer. They have been running several different youth biking initiatives over the past couple of years and this summer, Bay View kids have a chance to participate. There are 12 spots available for Bay View children ages 7-12 years old to take part and they are also look-

Bay View Library Updates Submitted by Patti Higgins

The countdown for summer in Bay View has begun! Our list for new books to buy is almost complete—at least 125 new books to add to your summer reading. And our programs are com-plete— please add these to your summer calendars—

2018 Michigan Notable Authors and Books with John Beck and Bill Castinear on Sunday, June 24th at 3:00.

Visiting Author Series-Sunday in the Library with Bonnie Jo Campbell, July 8th at 3:00.

The BIG BOOK Sale on Tuesday, July 10th from 9-12pm.

Parents reading with their Children with Jay Einhorn, PhD on Thursday, July 19th at 4:00.

And a very special announcement— Lauren Hearit will be returning as the Bay View Librarian for the 2018 season. Opening day at the library is June 11th at 9:30.

Remember to spend time reading, sit-ting, enjoying the campus with friends, or having your lunch in the library read-ing garden. Special thanks to our donors who made this lovely space possible. We will be planting and mulching in the garden early in the summer-please let us know if you would like to help!

See you in June.

ing for a couple of interested parents or other adult community members

to go along for the rides. On three consecutive Wednesdays, July 11, 18, and 25, from 9am-12noon, there will be a three-hour bike field trip departing from Bay View. Trip details are TBD, but previous initiatives have done things such as biking to the fish hatchery and taking a tour before biking back. The program also incorporates bike safety, use of maps, and an educational com-ponent. The three trips would progress in distance and travel to three different locations in the area. Children that are

taking part in this event would be taking the bike trip in place of their normally scheduled Boys’ and Girls’ Club activi-ties for those three days. If you or your camper are interested, or if you would simply like more information, please email Larry at [email protected]. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis with a waiting list.

If you are an alum of the Bay View Recreation program and would be will-ing to share some of your experiences or network with our current staff, please fill out the following brief form: tinyurl.

Recreation Update By Larry Dunlap, Recreation Director

pick them up at The Gathering Post. Crooked Tree Breadworks will have their breads in our shop. We will have more details about their offerings and ability to place special orders later. Grain Train Co-op is excited to showcase some of their goods at Bay View. Petoskey Pop-corn will be on hand. We are working on engaging one more local supplier in the realm of jams, jellies, relishes, etc. Bay View souve-nirs will be avail-able for purchase. LeaAnne Montel will be your host-ess. She is looking forward to wear-ing her collection of vintage aprons to work! There will be more seating available inside the shop. The décor is early 1900’s. Note: We need three comfy armchairs.

Do you have a homemade recipe for Lemonade or for Iced Tea that is tried and true? We would like to serve fresh lemonade and iced tea this summer. Please contact Barbara Pfeil at [email protected] if you would like to donate a chair or to share your favorite recipes!

Gathering Post operating profits will be put toward Capital Improvement Plans.

Gathering Post cont. from front page

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Scarrow Friday Forum Speaker Named to Michigan Historical Commission Submitted by Sally Shearer Smith

The September 13-19, 2017 edition of the Harbor Light news-paper announced the appointment of Eric Hemenway, director of repatriation and archives for the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians, to the State

of Michigan’s Historical Commission. Hemenway, a graduate of Harbor Springs High School, is the first Native person to be asked to be a member of the State Commission. Many Bay View members and others who attended this past sum-mer’s July 14th Scarrow Friday Forum will recall that Hemenway spoke on Native America Today: A Look at Indig-enous Communities in the 21st Century. As well, Hemenway has served on the fac-ulty of Bay View’s Education Department for 5 seasons, teaching various aspects of the history of the Odawa and other native peoples. He is one of the editors/writers of the popular Essence of Emmet four-part history series and is involved in many organizations in the Northern Michigan community. Back by popular demand, he will return to speak at the Scarrow Forum in 2018 on Friday, July 20th.

According to the Harbor Light news-paper, “The role of the Michigan Histori-cal Commission is to advise the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and approve Michigan Histori-cal markers. It is a four year appointed term.” Hemenway will be helping revise signage to reflect Native stories. Quoted in the article he states that he is not only proud to be representing the Tribe but, “I’m also proud to be representing North-ern Michigan, which is an honor all of its own. It’s a great opportunity to bring more awareness to an already vibrant, active community that is engaged with its history and culture.”

Hemenway

From the Education Director Submitted by Jeanne Greer, Education Director

Our summer 2018 program promises to be interesting, infor-mative and inspir-ing! The educational class line-up, thanks to former Education Director, Sally Smith, includes offerings from many different disciplines as well as the addition of many

new classes. Mary Beth Hansen, former Catering Director for Cornell University Dining, is teaching two Savory Soups classes, one early summer and one late summer. She will be using local seasonal vegetables and products made in Michi-gan. Another addition this summer is Hannah Harris’s class on Traditional Irish Fiddling, which brings together Irish his-tory, culture, and foot stomping music. Hearing her play and sing is a boost to the soul! A full class listing should be

available for your perusal by the time you receive this mid-winter bulletin. Please visit the Bay View home page at www.bayviewassociation.org, click on Educa-tion, and register before classes start to fill!

American Experience Week brings Dr. Akhil Reed Amar, Yale Professor of Constitutional Law and Political Sci-ence, to Bay View for a five-day (July 2-6) morning lecture series based on his books, Precedents & Principles and The Law of the Land. Also, be sure to prepare ahead of time for Bay View’s Chautauqua author, Jerry Dennis by reading The Liv-ing Great Lakes. A must read for anyone connected to Michigan and its waters. It truly is a noteworthy adventure story!

I look forward to making connec-tions with many of you this summer. Feel free to drop by my office in Loud Hall between the hours of 9:00-11:30 a.m. to say hello. I can also be reached by email at [email protected].

Mid-Winter Thoughts By Rev. Daniel Moser, Worship Director

Looking back on 2017 we were able to do some things we hadn’t done before. We e x p e r i m e n t e d with our schedul-ing by bringing in a famous preacher who was only avail-able to preach and

then having the lectures of the week address an issue of concern in our society. In this case it was the issue of dementia treatment and care addressed by Dr. Kelly Carney a nationally recognized psychologist on the subject. Philip Yanc-ey brought a great attendance in worship, and Carney attracted a large turnout for the lectures including a group of hospice chaplains who came specifically to hear her. An ongoing support group for caretakers of dementia patients was a wonderful by-product as well.

Thanks to the ministry team from Texas we added a morning devotions

walk in the woods to our schedule and have begun to think about utilizing our incredible outdoor setting in other wor-ship contexts.

Special music provided by a gospel singer/pianist and a harmonica player among others, enhanced the worship experiences throughout the summer.

Father Michael Renninger’s delightful lecture series on “dining in the kingdom of God” prompted the scheduling of a potluck foods of the Bible luncheon that was a big hit for all. Who knew Oreo cookies were a Biblical food?!

We had outstanding preachers throughout the summer. To name just two: Anna Carter Florence’s sermon “The Girls in the Reeds” on the text of Exo-dus chapters one and two was brilliant and incredibly timely, and the closing sermon by our own Bob Brown to close the season on Labor Day Sunday was as amazing summation of what we had experienced in 2017 and a challenge to

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return to our communities and live what we had learned.

2018 brings probably the most diverse group of preachers and lecturers we have had since I have been at Bay View. To highlight just a few:

Rev. Faith Fowler from Detroit brings the story of her incredible ministry among the poor and homeless of the

inner city.Rev. George Hartwell, retired

mayor of Grand Rapids, and member of the original group of attendees at the Paris Accords meeting on the environ-ment, will share his work on renewable energy resources in the city and his perspective on environmental challenges.

Matt Mooney, founder of 99 Bal-loons, a foundation dedicated to minis-

tering to special needs children and their families, will explore this powerful area of ministry with us.

And finally if you are looking for a good inspirational read for your winter devotions I highly recommend Danielle Schroyer’s book Where Jesus Prayed an absolutely beautiful reflection on pray-ing the Lord’s Prayer in the Holy Land. She will be one of our preachers as well. Until then blessings to you all in 2018.

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With great programs in place for this summer, the Woman’s Council is look-ing forward to the 2018 season.

We begin the summer on Thursday, June 21st at Stafford’s Bay View Inn for the Opening Luncheon cosponsored by the Woman’s Council and the Morning Council. The luncheon portion will end on dishes of Stafford’s special cherry ice cream just as the program presentation on the Cottages included on the July 10th Cottage Walk begins.

Other programs include speakers from the Humane Society, Janet Kreger giving us a guide to the Architectural styles in Bay View, a performance by Conservatory Music Students, a les-son on Good Posture, and a program entitled “Fashionable, Colorful You!”

Members will be deeply engaged in helping to make the July 10th Cottage Walk an outstanding success. Our season wraps up on August 7th with our annual Carry In Luncheon at noon.

Whether a member or not, feel free to attend any of the activities of the Woman’s Council; also remember that we rent rooms to women on the second floor of the building.

Woman’s Council Gears Up for Another Great Season Submitted by Kathy Duquette

4. Determine methods of keeping membership informed of the commit-tee’s work.

5. Develop a list of tasks to be accomplished and corresponding time-line. This timeline should be developed recognizing the committee should report monthly to the BOT on its progress and that it is to have a preliminary report for the BOT meeting on June 22, 2018. The timeline should be targeted at imple-menting the new approach with the Summer 2018 tax bill.

6. Conclude and document rec-ommended methodology for BVA indi-vidual tax allocation.

7. Evaluate recommended meth-odology’s ability to be responsive to changes in real estate market (i.e. valua-tion increases and decreases).

8. Provide methods and timeframes for community (i.e. leaseholder member) input which should include town hall meeting(s), community forums and an

e-mail address for questions and input. 9. Prepare a recommendation

for the BOT’s approval indicating the method by which Bay View’s single tax bill will be distributed to the members. This recommendation should include the method by which annual changes to Bay View’s assessed value will be distributed. Additionally, this process should provide a structure for member appeal of any real estate assessment. The recommendation should be consistent with By-law 24 on page 15 (second bullet) “apportions such amount among Leaseholders in propor-tion to the value of their Leasehold, which amount then becomes a lien on their property until paid.”

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Update on Tree Removal and Planting

Bay View residents should be aware that central campus will look a little different this year. Unfortunately, due to ongoing problems with beech bark disease we had to remove numerous trees during the off season. Beech bark disease (BBD) is caused by both a sap-feeding scale insect and a fungus. Last year a large limb came down near the Post Office and the photo below demon-strates that beech trees can snap if they are affected. We cannot risk the safety of our residents and visitors, but we will be actively planting new trees of varying

species to replace those beech trees that were removed.

Treasures in the TreesSaturday, July 14

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.



There are many positive points to communicate to you. First, our 2017 year end performance was favor-able to budget. Secondly, the fiscal year audit was completed in Decem-ber and was formally

approved and accepted at the mid-winter BOT meeting in Feb. This was a sig-

nificant time improvement versus the previous year. Kudos to Barbara Pfeil, Mike Spencer and the finance team for this improved performance. We received a clean report from our auditors without any management letters or exceptions. Thirdly, the budget for FY 2018 was done on time as well and the BOT had ample time for a thorough review. To continue financial transparency we have

the FY18 budget summary listed below. Please call or write should you have any questions. Lastly, we were pleased to get a resolution on our property tax appeal.

Moving forward we have a few major items to resolve. These are the items on which we are working.

1. Develop a fair and equitable

Dollars and $en$e Submitted by Jim Rogers, BOT Treasurer

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Reminder: Billing Cycle Changes

The announcement went out to members on a Fri-day, and within 24 hours, over 20% of the tickets for Blues Traveler and Ben Folds had been pur-chased before the public sale, which has also produced

an incredible response as well. We are

delighted to bring these two nationally recognized names to Bay View this sum-mer on July 27th and August 4th, respec-tively. Blues Traveler has been touring for 30 years, bringing their signature jam band style and stage antics to delighted audiences all over the world. Ben Folds is one of the most creative pop pianists and singer/songwriters of our time, having judged on The Sing-Off for several sea-sons, gaining more national press for his

incredible wit and perspective. And this is JUST the beginning of our program-ming! In the pop visiting artist realm, we will also announce two other artists this spring that represent hot, up-and-coming artists that brand us not just the training ground for thousands of young musicians, but also in artistic curation, discovering numerous artists just before they hit their prime.

We are pleased to announce that Jake Porath will take over for Dave Ellis as Buildings and Grounds Superinten-dent starting May 1, 2018. Jake has been working for Bay View for the past year learning our operations and working closely on the transition with Dave Ellis. Dave will be working thru June 1st and his retirement party is scheduled for July 13th from 4PM to 6PM in Evelyn Hall.

Jake has the perfect blend of educa-tion and experience for this position. Jake grew up in Charlevoix and received a bachelor’s degree in Construction Man-agement from Michigan State Univer-sity. Jake owned and operated a success-

ful residential construction company in Charlevoix for the past 20 years. Jake has established many positive relation-ships with home owners, managed con-struction crews, and is familiar with all aspects of construction and maintenance. Looking for a more consistent schedule to allow him more time for family, Jake closed his business and began working for Bay View last year. He has done a remarkable job for us and has proved he is the right person for the position. Jake can be reached by calling Russell Hall or by email at [email protected].

Welcome new Building and Grounds Supervisor, Jake Porath!

Changes to Bay View’s billing cycle went into effect at the end of 2017. Pre-viously, four billings went out to lease-hold members each year. Beginning in December of 2017, three bills will be sent out to leasehold members over the course of the year. In 2018, the first bill will be Membership Dues and the full Chautauqua Fee. This bill will be sent out

in March and due June 7, 2018. Second to be sent are the Summer Taxes, which will go out in July and be due September 7. The final bill sent will be the Winter Tax and Lot Rent Bill. This is sent out in December, 2018, and due February 7, 2019. Changes to the billing cycle were approved by the Board of Trustees on October 6, 2017.

Performing Arts Celebrating Women, Headliner Artists, and More Submitted by Chris

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The accounting staff have been active-ly working on processing the refunds that resulted from recent tax settlement with Bear Creek Township. The net amount of the refund after all expenses is $1,676,681.00. The Audit Commit-tee is verifying this process and review-ing the records for accuracy. Since there is an uncommon situation, there is no clear guidance from the Internal Revenue Service on whether or not 1099s have to be issued with the refund checks. As a result, we are consulting with a Tax Attorney to determine if 1099 forms will have to be completed and issued with the refund check. The refunds will be issued to the primary leaseholder. Once issued, we recommend that our leaseholders con-sult with their personal tax professional to determine how the refund may affect you in 2018. We are working hard to complete this process as soon as possible.

Tax Refund Update



method of distributing the revised tax assessment.

2. Determine how to fund the long term infrastructure projects.

3. Continue to implement our ADA plans.

4. Find solutions for the beach front erosion and boat access.

We mention these items (not that they are the only ones) to let you be informed and to give you the opportunity to have input. We are not fixed on any solutions but are charged with coming up with them. If you know what the projects are then you become informed and are given the chance to offer your view. Looking forward to seeing you back on campus in a few short months.

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JUNE 17: JESUS AND THE BIRDS (Matt. 10: 26 - 31; Lk 12: 4 - 7)JUNE 24: HUMILlATION OF DIANA - A BIBLE RAPE STORY (Gen. 34: 1 - 31)JULY 1: A FEW ANGRY MEN (Lk. 15: 1 - 2)JULY 8: 100 SHEEP (Lk.15: 3 - 7)JULY 15: 10 COINS (Lk. 15: 8 - 10)JULY 22: 2 LOST SONS - THE YOUNGER (Lk. 15: 11 - 24)JULY 2: 2 LOST SONS - THE ELDER(Lk. 15: 25 - 32)AUGUST 5: “HEY KID, WHAT’S YA GOT IN THE BAG ?” (I San. 17: 1 - 51)AUGUST 12: BEST SCRIPTURE WITH WHICH TO BEGIN THE DAY (Ps. 100)

Windows on the Biblical World

The Rev. Dr. Giguere, who prefers to be called Jack, has prepared new lessons for his Windows on the Biblical World Sunday School class for the 2018 season.They include:

On Tuesday, July 10th the Bay View Morning Council and Women’s Council invites Northern Michigan visitors and residents to attend Cottage Walk 2018. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Cottage Walk will feature tours of seven private Bay View cottages, along with several historic campus buildings.

Other highlights of Bay View Cot-tage Walk 2018 include performances by Bay View and Petoskey area musi-cians, educational presentations, picnic lunch on the picturesque grounds of Bay View, and a marketplace of Bay View and Northern Michigan items.

Save the date! Tickets will be on sale soon on the BV website and in advance at the box office.

Volunteers are needed to help show off our beautiful haven.

Email [email protected] to pitch in.

Cottage Walk 2018Submitted by Sue Collins

Welcome new Building and Grounds Supervisor, Jake Porath!

Performing Arts cont. from pg. 6In our own faculty, community and

student talent, we have a grand slam summer planned as well, from the hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Tech-nicolor Dreamcoat on July 12-14th and the youth theatre musical Shrek a week later on July 21st and 22nd to Mozart's most popular opera The Marriage of Figaro on August 2nd and 3rd. The ves-per series has a diverse blend of music representing the best of the golden age of musical theatre to modern repertoire in numerous styles to make it a palat-able experience for multiple Bay View generations to attend together. NEW THIS YEAR, we will take a short pause for the youngest of us to depart around 8:20pm so they can get a taste of this grand musical tradition, but also leave time to make an exit for the playground or bedtime, whichever is most appropri-ate for their age. As always, those under 18 are free with a paid adult ticket, so we can build the vesper experience into their traditions as well as grandpa's and grandma's. In our household, we've had good luck having the babysitter (also a free ticket) attend with the family and

then depart with the kids when they get restless. This came out of a number of focus groups with school-aged children who were asking for not just varied pro-gramming but an easy exit point. Vesper themes include: a celebration of Kelly Hale's tenure before his retirement at the end of this summer, a concert explor-ing celebrities over the last 200 years, a tribute to “The Big Apple,” and a special concert dedicated to those with physi-cal or mental challenges who overcome them to inspire us all.

I am excited by the chance to both embrace the wisdom of our most expe-rienced generation of supporters, but also to empower the youngest voices in Bay View to understand and explore the ways that tradition and new ideas have co-existed over the last century here. It's a humbling task in today's society, but I continue to believe that the performing arts should both engage the differences in taste and thought, but in doing so can ultimately transcend them through our humility and "open hearts, minds, and doors." Onward to summer!

Plans for the Bay View Morning Council’s wildly successful Small Works of Art Auction are underway for 2018 and organizers are reaching out to the talented and generous artists in and around our community to consider donating to this worthy cause. The BVMC proudly supports the Boys & Girls Club, BV woods, library, museum, performing arts, worship, waterfront, and education through project funding. The Small Works of Art Auction is an important fundraiser for the group and is an impressive show of donations from Bay View painters, potters, photogra-phers, jewelers, woodworkers and illus-trators. The 2018 event will light up the campus July 19th (in tandem with the annual ice cream social and this year’s big read) and artists are encouraged to work over the winter on a piece (or two) for the auction. For information or to donate, email [email protected]. Get creative and thank you so much.

Morning Council Updates



BV Attends 2017 Chautauqua ConferencePictured below is a group photo

from the 34th Chautauqua Trail Annual Meeting, held on Wasan Island, Ontario, Canada. The conference, which was held on Saturday, October 14, 2017, was hosted by the Muskoka Chautaqua. Bay View had the opportunity to take infor-mation about programing, events, and

the Association to the conference. Board of Trustee Member Alison “Kiki” Ford attended the conference along with cot-tagers David and Mary Doidge and Bay View Finance Director, Barbara Pfeil. Bay View is set to host the conference in 2027.

(L-R) Trustee Alison “Kiki” Ford, pictured 9 from the left center row, Finance Director Barbara Pfeil, pictured 3 from the right in center row, and Mary and David Doidge, pictured far right first and center rows, pose with the other attendants of the 34th Chautauqua Trail Annual Meeting held in Port Carling, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada in 2017.

Men of Bay View June 22 through August 17, 2018 Season ProgramsSubmitted by Jay Crouse

Friday mornings men gather-ing, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. June 22 through August 17, 2018. 9 men will lead our meetings with a spiritual focused message and small group discussion. Led by: Brian Black, Jay Crouse, Rob Zetterberg

Pre season Friday morning gatherings: June 8 and June 15. Post season Friday morning gatherings: August 24 and August 31. Led by Rob Zetterberg and Gerrit Gucky

Launch a weekly gathering of men focused on the bible study fel-lowship model. Led by Roger Plum-mer, George Dauler and Rob Zetter-berg

Men’s Retreat, July 21, 2018. Led by Gerrit Gucky and Dempsey Scott

Annual prayer breakfast. Led by: Rob Zetterberg and Gerrit Gucky

Other activities: • Pickle Ball: Coach Dick

Crossland• Community Service Proj-

ect: Jim Rogers• Bay View Polar Bear Club:

Jay Crouse• Bay View Open Golf Tour-

nament: Mike Davis

Bay View Historical Museum Submitted by Sophie McGee and Anne Lewis Museum Co-Chairs

The Bay View Historical Museum will exhibit the continuation of the second season of featuring the US involvement in the World Wars, I and II. Having displayed WWI last season, this season’s focus is in commemoration of WWII, also known as the Second World War, a war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. In many respects the war was a continua-tion after an uneasy 20-year hiatus of dis-putes left unsettled by World War I. The 40,000,000-50,000,000 deaths incurred in World War II made it the bloodiest conflict, as well as the largest war, in his-tory. The Exhibit in Museum Buildings 1 and 2 is scheduled to open after Sunday church services on June 24 and close on Sunday, August 12.

US NAVY CARRIER OPERATIONS, PACIFIC THEATER, WWII

On Tuesday evening July 17 at 8:00 in Evelyn Hall, The Bay View Archives will join the Bay View Museum in a pre-sentation by long-time Bay View mem-

ber, Captain Bill Solms, US Navy, who made 400 Carrier Landings (accident free and still with us!) flying 3 different types of aircraft aboard 9 aircraft carri-ers over a 30 year period from when he graduated from Navy Flight School in 1958 to when he retired in 1988. He was taught to fly in the mid-fifties by Bert Rowe, the baritone for the Bay View Assembly. Additionally, our own Roger Tallman has generously agreed to assist with the much appreciated technical support to make the program possible. Please remember to save the date and join the Archives and Museum com-memorating some of the many exciting Navy carrier operations of WWII.

The Bay View Historical Museum welcomes gift or loans of WWII memo-rabilia for the 2018 WWII exhibit that you may want to put in your “to-Bay View-pile” and bring with you come summer. We’re especially interested in articles with a Bay View connection. Contact Anne Lewis: (517) 505-0640 or Sophie McGee (863)-444-0537.



Bay View Briefs...

In Memory...The love and sympathy of our Bay View Community is extended to the families of those who died in the past year:

Thelma FisherWilliam E. Frasch, Jr.Linn Maxwell KellerNancy McNamaraNancy HeldRobert K. WhiteselCarol Russell Parker

Robert StroupGeorge ValentineRichard EcclesStephen SmithCharles AsburyDr. Jerry L. SheafferDavid Dykhouse

Bettirae Beard KimesRuth TomkinsonAnne Child SheafferFrederick E. Sanquist, Jr.Rev. Walter Coffey, Jr.

2018 Dates to RememberAs we move through 2018, the count-

down begins until Bay View’s assembly season opening. As you plan for your summer, here are some important dates to remember:

Friday, April 27, 2018: Cottagers can open their cottages for the season.

Friday, May 25, 2018: The Board of Trustees first meeting in the Wade Board Room in Bay View.

Sunday, June 17, 2018: The first Vesper Concert and the start of the 2018 Assembly Season.

Monday, June 18, 2018: The first REC Club of the season.

Friday, June 22, 2018: Regular Board meeting in the Wade Board Room.

Friday, July 6, 2018: Regular Board meeting in the Wade Board Room.

Saturday, July 7, 2018: Candidate Forum beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Voo-rhies.

Saturday, July 14, 2018: Town Hall Meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Voo-rhies.

Friday, July 20, 2018: Regular Board meeting in the Wade Board Room.

Friday, August 3, 2018: Regular Board meeting in the Wade Board Room.

Saturday, August 4, 2018: Annual Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in John M. Hall Auditorium. Election of Officers will be held at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, August 10, 2018: The last

day of REC Club for the 2018 season. Sunday, August 12, 2018: The last

Sunday Vesper Concert and the last day of the 2018 Assembly Season.

Friday, August 17, 2018: Regular Board Meeting in Wade Board Room.

Friday, September 7, 2018: Regular Board meeting in Wade Board Room.

Friday, October 5, 2018: Regular Board meeting in Wade Board Room.

Monday, November 5, 2018: Last day cottagers can be in their cottage. Closing of Bay View.

Monday, November 12, 2018: Board meeting via teleconference at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, December 10, 2018: Board meeting via teleconference at 7:30 p.m.

Thank You Dave Ellis!Come join us in celebration as we

thank Dave Ellis for his time as the Bay View Building and Grounds Superin-tendent. Dave will be retiring in June of 2018. We will hold a retirement party for Dave in Evelyn Hall on July 13, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Sunday FlowersWhile the Flowers for Sunday Wor-

ship are provided in the Worship Budget,

the cost is somewhat covered by contri-butions to the Flower Fund as a dona-tion. The gift can be made as a Memorial to deceased family members or in Honor of a birthday, anniversary, or exemplary service. The suggested donation is $75, and forms for the wording of the dona-tion are available in the office.

The Flowers are distributed to mem-bers of the Bay View community after the worship service as a reflection of the Community’s love and concern for indi-

viduals or families. Insurance UpdateOur insurance coverage was renewed

as of February 1st with an annu-al overall increase of 5.2%. The D&O coverage went up by $2,100, or 32.7% which, was primarily due to our insurance company paying out over $218,000 in claims and attor-neys’ fees over the past four years.

Board Meeting agendas, packets, rental rules and regulations, and other Bay View information can be accessed any time. For this information and more, please visit the member’s section of the Bay View web-site.



The most valuable gifts to Bay View are unrestricted gifts!

You and others are counting the days until May 1, 2018. That is what we all do as we anticipate a summer filled with inspiring worship, exhilarating music and performances, mind expanding edu-cation opportunities and relaxing recre-ation. It is that time of year when you just can’t wait!!

Bay View will be ready. The Board, administration, program directors and volunteers are planning and working to fulfill your expectations.

You play a leading role in ensuring everyone continues to enjoy a thriving Bay View by investing in this beloved and unique community with your unre-stricted gifts.

Every year, Bay View faces a budget-balancing act, as do many non-profit organizations. While Bay View is com-mitted to holding down the rate of fee increases, it also pledges to maintain the highest standards of program excellence.

Fees and endowment income are Bay

View’s main sources of operating rev-enue, yet this covers only part of the expense it takes for annual operations. Annual gifts provide critically needed support to help bridge the gap.

Bay View’s Development Committee would like to introduce you to The Bay View Annual Fund. The committee rec-ommended to the Board of Trustees that Bay View initiate an Annual Fund Cam-paign beginning in 2018. The Board of Trustees approved this effort and annual fund campaigns are now an important part of the Development Committee’s strategic plan. As the name suggests, this will be an annual opportunity for you to support Bay View.

The Annual Fund goals are to:1. Increase unrestricted gifts to Bay

View – gifts that give Bay View the abil-ity to meet pressing institutional needs and act on new initiatives throughout the year. Why?

Gifts to The Bay View Annual Fund are immediately expendable resources that support the current year’s highest operational priorities. Annual Fund

gifts are vital to Bay View’s financial strength and flexibility.2. Increase participation among Bay

View members and friends. Why? We focus on participation because:

There is strength in numbers—many gifts add up to a large sum each year.

A high participation rate signals continued support of Bay View’s mis-sion.

Foundations from whom we seek grants view annual giving as an indica-tor of a healthy institution worthy of additional support.Does this sound new or familiar?

The Bay View Annual Fund is the new Appreciation Night – perhaps more for-malized and organized – but the purpose is essentially the same. The Bay View Annual Fund is your opportunity to impact Bay View now and in the future.

You will soon receive an invitation to participate in this important effort.

Your gift, every gift—no matter the size—makes a difference!

Celebrate Bay View 2018 with the Bay View Annual Fund Submitted by Carrie Lyons, Development Committee Chair

Listed below are the four program area’s current needs related to buildings and supplies. We appreciate any support you can provide and thank you for help-ing to sustain Bay View in the future.

WORSHIP:1) Housing is needed. Having an

intern has been a tremendous asset, but we always run into the question of where they are going to stay.

2) Computer for Religious Director ($1,000)

3) Parish Preacher Lecture Series ($1,000-$2,500). This lecture series will bring a local church pastor to be the preacher and lecturer in Bay View.

4) Guest Cottage – Parsonage Sofa Bed New or gently used sofa bed. ($1,000)

EDUCATION:1) Movie License, 2 years ($770)

2) Underwriting education classes. ($500 per class).

3) Two portable projectors to move to various classrooms and to transport to other building sites (i.e. Evelyn Hall.) ($2,190)

4) Video camera and screen. This would enable students in the back row and corners to see what the chef is dem-onstrating ($3, 650).

5) Elmo document projector. This is a good tool for teaching demonstrations and displaying text ($570).

6) New wireless printer/copier/scan-ner for the Education Office ($89.99)

7) Ceiling Fans for Loud Hall Kitch-en with fan controls ($700).

PERFORMING ARTS:1) Full replacement of mattresses in

Crist ($15,000).

2) Three mattresses for Epworth and Harrison Hall.

3) Stanchions for line control during major events.

RECREATION:1) With the offseason storms, there

was damage to much of the furniture in the Recreation Club building at the waterfront. We are in need of gently used couches and chairs.

2) Lighting for the Nature Nook and Log Cabin.

3) Carpet for the Fawn House.4) Two Sit-on-Top Kayaks for Rental

Program ($1,400)5) We are still accepting donations

to help support our project this Spring to modify two woods courts to allow for both pickleball and tennis to be played on them. Nets (1,000) and court paint-ing ($7,500).

Programming Wish List 2018 Submitted by Anne McDevitt, Development Director



BAY VIEW BOX OFFICE Opening Day: Friday, June 15, 2018

BOX OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon*The Box Office will be open 1 hour before performances at the performance venue

com/bvrecalumni. We are hoping to strengthen the connections between our staff and the community and provide them a networking opportunity while working for the Bay View Association that can be invaluable as they progress through their careers.

While filling out our staff for this summer, we are still looking for a Sailing Program Director to coordinate and run our sailing lessons under the U.S. Sailing program. All those interested should email Larry Dunlap at [email protected] always, we look forward to another fun-filled year of making memories in Bay View Recreation! See you all soon!

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We hope you’ve enjoyed the 2017 issue of The Bay View Literary Magazine. Many thanks to our friends and neighbors who have shared their thoughts with us! If you’d like to submit your writing for the 2018 issue, please email your poems, essays, mem-oirs, photographs or short fiction—about Bay View or any subject—to [email protected] or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you; please send submissions by June 30. Be inspired by Bay View!

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Help Crop Hunger at the Bay View CROP Walk9:00 a.m., June 30, 2018

Bay View Scarrow Friday Forum SeriesThe Scarrow Friday Forum Series is

free and open to the public. It runs from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in Loud Hall. June 22: Mackinaw Bridge Then and Now; Kim Nowak P.E., Chief Engineer, Macki-nac Bridge AuthorityJune 29: Foreign Aid and Development: Experiences from Africa, 1965-2018; Pro-fessor Louis A. Picard, Director: African Studies Program, University of PittsburghJuly 13: Earth’s Climate Control: The Role of the Oceans and Great Lakes in the Global Carbon Cycle; Dr. Robert Letscher, Ma-rine Biogeochemist and Assistant Profes-sor of Chemical Oceanography , Univer-sity of New HampshireJuly 20: An Update: Native America To-day: Another Look at Indigenous Communi-ties in the of 21st Century; Eric Hemenway, Director of Repatriation, Archives, and Records for Little Traverse Bay Band of

Odawa Indians, Member: State of Michi-gan Historic CommissionJuly 27: Food Access and Farm to School Programs in Northern Michigan; Jen Schaap, Groundwork Center for Resil-ient Communities, Food Policy Special-ist: Northern Farms Foodshed of Antrim, Emmet, and Charlevoix CountiesAugust 3: Rule of Law Litigation with Respect to Current Administration Policy On Sanctuary Cities, Travel Ban, Etc; Vir-ginia Gibson, Partner, Law Firm of Ho-gan Lovells USLLP, Philadelphia, Former Federal Prosecutor in Philadelphia and DelawareAugust 10: An Update: Trump Meets the World: Continuity and Change in U.S. Pol-icy; Scott LaDeur, PH.D., Instructor of Political Science, North Central Michi-gan College, Petoskey, Michigan

Jessica Webster has accepted the position of Member Services Coordina-tor as her predecessor, Meghan Mitchell, takes on a new management position with Habitat for Humanity. Jessica has worked in the Bay View office since last spring and has held numerous customer service related positions prior to joining our team.

Jessica attended high school in Boyne City and went on to attend the Univer-sity of Michigan. Here she received her Bachelor’s of Arts in English in 2015. She loves poetry, film, and in the summer, enjoying everything Northern Michigan has to offer.

Jessica can be contacted at [email protected].

Staff Transition this Spring

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