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Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc.
CREEK SIDE CONNECTION
Volume 2 Issue 11
Page 1
December 2011
Merry Christmas from Pismo Creek RV
Inside this issue:
Letter to the Editor 2
Memberships for Sale 3
Visits with Vicki Financials
4
6
NEW YEAR’S 8
Meeting Minutes 9-13
Upcoming Events
Calendars
14
14-16
Creek Side Connection
Pismo Creek Conference Room
2012 Board Meetings
November 19, 2011—Park
January 7, 2012—Park
February 17, 2012—TBA
March 17, 2012—Park
May 19, 2012—Park
June 15, 2012—TBA
August 18, 2012—Park
September 22, 2012—Park
Annual Meeting
October 27, 2012
Pismo Creek R.V.
Clubhouse
Board Members Pismo Creek R.V.
Resort, Inc.
Pismo Creek
R.V. Resort, Inc.
Vicki Ketchie—Chair
Larry Orth—Vice Chair
Susan Hernandez—Secretary
Mark Bunch—Treasurer
Howard Boos—Special Projects
Kim Moore—Fundraising
Cherri Armer—Social Activities
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DISCLAIMER: The views
or opinions expressed and articles appearing in this
newsletter are those of the Editor or persons that sub-mitted items for the news-letter and may not neces-sarily be those of the offic-ers or members of Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc.
Office Hours Mon—Fri 9am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 3pm
Sunday We’re Closed
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Letters to the Editor
As some of our members have requested, the Creekside Connection will now include a Letter to the Editor section. The Creekside Connection welcomes your letters. You may email your letter to: [email protected] or mail it to the office at 98 S Dolliver St, Pismo
Beach, CA 93449 or fax them to 805-773-4436.
Letters should be no longer than 250 words. Shorter, e-mailed letters are preferred. Your letter must be signed and include your address, phone number and membership number.
Writers are limited to one letter per issue. The Creekside Connection reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity and taste. Not all letters will be published. Inappropriate content or language will not be accepted.
All letters become the property of Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc.
Personal opinion:
I believe we would be better served if we had a
committee of members work on the rules. Members issues could be forwarded to this committee We
could have a short statement in the news letter that there will be a rules committee and ask for volun-
teers. It not something that needs to be done right away.
Bill Schmall
Editor’s Response:
While a rules committee
may be forthcoming allow me
to remind each of our
members in good standing that
there is a suggestion box in the
Clubhouse ready to receive all
suggestions. Additionally, you
may also write or email me in
enough time to have your
suggestions presented at the
next Board meeting.
Inger
Volume 2 Issue 11
Page 3
Each Week in Our Park:
Horseshoes
Daily at 10am & 4pm
Bingo
Tues & Thurs
At 7pm
Potluck
Wed at 6pm
Ice Cream Social
Sat at 2pm
Corporate Memberships For Sale Please contact owner directly.
Memberships are listed alphabetically.
Gary & Shirley Anderson $10,000 plus transfer fees 831-636-3132
Ken Bruce $10,000 661-204-8144
Gene & Wilma Cruse $ 9,000 plus half of the transfer fees 661-822-7822 or 661-332-3254
Lois DeGeorge $ 9,700 plus transfer fees 559-449-9873
Herb Horn $25,000 includes Motorhome pictured 559-528-4607
George or Vicki Houts $16,000 includes Keystone trailer above 559-283-8895 or 559-901-1365
Marvin Karnes $ 8,000 SOLD
Sharon Rold $10,000 559-930-3443 or 559-875-9067
$17,000 (Includes Corporate
membership)
2007—27’
Keystone Springdale Trailer
One owner. Like new.
Well, another year is coming to a
close and again we have had such
great Camp Hosts this year. As was
mentioned last month, Gert Watrous
was our solo Camp Host for the
month of November. At the same
time, she hosted her own group in
the Park. Hats off to you girl,
you did a great job!
This month our Camp Hosts will be
the wonderful and lovely
Bill and Louise Harrah, Eugene
Kroeker and Pennie Locke.
If you would be interested in Camp
Hosting next year, we’d love to talk
with you about it. Call the office
and we’ll get you started.
The Staff
Camp Host Corner
Annual Dues have been mailed. Please remember to change your auto bill pay so that your payments are sent here to the office:
98 S Dolliver St
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Thank you
Creek Side Connection
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Fellow Members:
May I be one of the first to wish you and your
loved ones a very Merry Christmas! December came
quickly and Christmas is only weeks away. Once
again the activities at our Park have been happening
quickly at the holiday time. The Thanksgiving
Dinner was a tremendous success as always with
many members attending along with friends and
family. Facilitating the dinner was Gert Watrous, our
current Camp Host. A big thank you is extended to
Gert for her leadership and hard work. Also,
tremendous thanks to Howard Boos and Larry Orth
for their efforts to cook the turkeys, the hams, the
outstanding dressing, and the mashed potatoes and
gravy. It was a monumental job, but with Howard at
the helm, the results were outstanding. The side
dishes that members enjoyed Thanksgiving Day were
all brought by members. How blessed we are to have
such talented and helpful individuals sharing in our
park activities. Thanks also to Kim Moore and
Cherri Armer for their efforts in not only getting the
Thanksgiving Dinner off to a good start, but also
facilitating the Craft Fair.
The new board had their first regular meeting
on November 19, 2011, in the Clubhouse.
Approximately 35 memberships were represented at
the meeting. There was a tremendous amount of
work to get done and lots of tasks for the future. I am
personally gratified to see each Board member
willing to take on their assigned tasks and work as a
unit to accomplish the goals for the park during 2012.
Additionally, a special thank you is extended to all
those members who gave up a day of recreation in the
park to fold, stuff, seal, post and mail the dues letters.
They were all troopers at getting the dues letters into
the U.S. mail that day.
Have you noticed the work being done on the
inside of the cabins? If you have not “taken a peek”
inside the cabins, now is the time. There was much
more work required on the cabins than what had been
completed on the outside. The inside of the cabins
remained much the same as they were when the units
were purchased over twenty years ago. The Board
had discussed at length the most efficient and cost
effective path to upgrading and remodeling the
interiors of the cabins. Then Steve volunteered to
“redo” one of the cabins on his own. Steve has a
very educated eye toward color and texture and paint.
He and Jose began to tackle Cabin 51 as a test case.
The results were amazing. He had sent a photo of
Cabin 51 to my cell phone and asked that it be kept
quiet as a surprise to the Board upon their return to
the park. I was so surprised, that I sent him a
message back saying, “Are you sure this is one of our
cabins?” Needless to say the staff has been given the
assignment of completing each cabin separately.
Each cabin needs different types of attention. Some
will require new appliances and others will require
actual carpentry work. The work thus far has been
overwhelmingly positive. So much so that the Board
recommended that the park refrain from referring to
the units as “cabins” and begin to call them
“cottages.” This small change is a positive first step
in describing the upgrades.
Lots of Christmas decorating is in the works.
Steve and the staff members are working toward
completing the decorating. It is their intent to enter
the park once again in the Pismo Beach contest for
the business with the best Christmas decorations. We
won an award from Pismo Beach City Council for the
best decorations in the City last year. From the look
of things, our park is definitely in the running again
this year.
Your Board is working hard to provide the
best possible stay for you and your loved ones when
you are in the park. This includes not only the
upgrading of the buildings, repairing of the roadways,
putting technology in place wherever it will make
your stay better and keep you better informed, and
providing equipment to staff to make their jobs more
efficient and cost effective. It also includes fund
raising and providing various activities for you and
your family to enjoy while vacationing in Pismo
Beach. Your input in this endeavor is invaluable.
Please take the time to let the Board or the staff know
if you have a great idea!
Visits with Vicki:
Volume 2 Issue 11
Pismo Creek R.V. Welcomes
their newest members,
We’re so glad
you’ve joined!
Jack and Sharon Hood
Kole and Laurie Upton
Donald and Lily Garcia
Brain Edward Franklin
Larry and Susan Cooper
Don and Teri Marsh
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Did you Know? You don’t have to re-
serve an RV site to en-
joy the Park. Our
newly remodeled, one
bedroom cottages/
cabins can sleep up to
6 people and have a
full kitchen. All you
have to bring is your-
self and your linens.
No pets are allowed.
Membership flows
downhill. Your adult
children can use your
membership with or
without you in the
Park but your parents
are considered your
guests and you must
be in the park with
them.
Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc.
Fee Schedule Effective January 1, 2012
Fees do include 11% Bed Tax
R.V. Sites
Members - $10 per night up to 14 days
Members’ Children without parent in the Park - $10 per night
Members’ Children with parent in the Park in 2nd R.V. Site - $20 per night
Extra Non-Peak Nights (if available) - $18.87 per night (maximum of 14 extra nights)
Guests/Group - $32 per night per site
Cabins (6 people maximum)
Members - $61.05 per night
Members’ Children - $61.05 per night
Guests - $61.05 per night
Groups - $61.05 per night
Refundable Security Deposit and/or Non-Refundable 72-Hour Cancellation Fee - $100
Apartment (8 people maximum)
1-5 people - $111 per night
6-8 people - $165 per night
Refundable Security Deposit and/or Non-Refundable 72-Hour Cancellation Fee - $100
Pets (2 pets maximum)
$2 per pet per stay
72-Hour Non-Cancellation Fee
R.V. Site:
$25 if cancelled less than 72 hours prior to arrival date or no cancellation
Cottages/Apartment:
$100 if cancelled less than 72 hours prior to arrival date or no cancellation
Storage Fee (R.V. left unattended more than 24 hours)
$25 per night
Vehicle or R.V. Towing (if needed)
Member/Guest is responsible for towing charges set by towing company
Replace Membership Card $10
Replace Membership Certificate $100
Refunds for early departures are granted at the discretion of the Board.
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Creek Side Connection
PISMO CREEK R.V. RESORT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES (Income Tax Basis)
November 2011 January—November 2011
Member Income:
Member Dues 22,978.00 263,127.00
Park Membership Sales 15,000.00 142,500.00
New Member Fees 0.00 4,650.00
Other Member Income 680.00 9,122.00
Total Member Income 38,658.00 419,399.00
Rental Income:
Space Rentals 16,336.00 150,701.00
Apartment Rentals 1,400.00 12,815.00
Cabin Rentals 4,314.00 46,581.00
Rental Cancellations 200.00 862.00
Total Rental Income 22,250.00 210,959.00
Other Income: 2,048.00 17,904.00
Total Other Income 2,048.00 17,904.00
Interest Income 68.00 873.00
Total Interest Income 68.00 873.00
TOTAL INCOME 63,024.00 649,135.00
Members Expense:
Bank Service Charges 357.00 4,678.00
Cash Over/Short 0.00 (24.00)
Depreciation Expense 4,768.00 52,448.00
Liability Insurance 2,050.00 21,936.00
Real Estate Taxes 4,602.00 50,212.00
Professional Fees 2,500.00 14,724.00
Election Expense 0.00 664.00
Total Member Expense 14,277.00 144,638.00
Park Expense:
Utilities 7,304.00 98,457.00
Wages 17,266.00 192,001.00
Park Expense 3,454.00 38,508.00
Board Member Expense 1,432.00 11,663.00
Misc Expense 2,528.00 35,182.00
Income Tax Expense 0.00 10.00
Total Park Expense 31,984.00 375,821.00
Total Member and Park Expenses 46,261.00 520,459.00
NET OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) $16,763.00 $128,676.00
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Volume 2 Issue 11
PISMO CREEK R.V. RESORT, INC.
ASSET, LIABILITIES & MEMBER’S EQUITY STATEMENT
November 2011
Current Assets:
Cash On Hand 815.00
Cash in Checking 35,299.00
Cash in Operating Savings 183,308.00
Cash in Reserve Savings 200,549.00
Total Cash, Checking and Savings 419,971.00
Accounts Receivable 319,144.00
Total Accounts Receivable 319,144.00
Prepaid Expenses 33,426.00
Total Prepaid Expenses 33,426.00
Total Accts Rec and Prepaid Exp 352,570.00
Total Current Assets 772,541.00
Fixed Assets:
Fixed Assets 2,971,904.00
Less Accumulated Depreciation (341,964.00)
Total Fixed Assets 2,629,940.00
Other Assets:
Retainer – Wilson & Wilson 2,500.00
Total Other Assets 2,500.00
Total Fixed and Other Assets 2,632,440.00
Total Assets $3,404,981.00
Liabilities & Equity
Liabilities
WC & Liability Ins Payable 22,055.00
Property Tax Payable 27,612.00
Bed Tax Payable 2,426.00
Deferred Dues & Assessments—2011 23,599.00
Deferred Dues & Assessment—2012 369,627.00
Total Liabilities 445,319.00
Equity
Capital Contributed 1,975,000.00
Member’s Equity 855,986.00
Net Income 128,676.00
Total Equity 2,959,662.00
Total Liabilities & Equity $3,404,981.00
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Vicki
Don’t miss An Evening Under the Stars
Saturday, December 31st In the Clubhouse
8:00pm—12:30pm
Entertainment provided by ‘Two of a Kind’
Keith and Connie Stubbs Twist Contest at 11pm
Prizes for 1st and 2nd place
Tickets are $10 per person
Please bring: An Appetizer and your own beverage
Coffee and Tea will be provided Champagne and Sparkling Cider
will be provided for toasting only
Bring extra money to purchase Raffle Tickets ($5 ea) Win some great gifts
Need not be present to win
A 50/50 drawing will also be held Purchase those tickets that evening
6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each Must be present to win
We look forward to ringing in the New Year
With YOU!
As a heads up to all members, it appears that
work on the roads will commence in February
2012. The schedule has not been completely
nailed down as of this writing, but should take
final form in January. The work will be part of
Phase I of the road maintenance and
replacement and will include pouring cement on
the approach to the park through the entrance
and up to the office ramp. The work will also
include a new cement porch and ramp on the
office and a widening of the radius on the north
side of the entrance. This widening of the
radius will make those dreaded right turns out of
the park much easier with more turning space.
New entrance lighting, railing and landscaping
will be part of Phase I. The road project will be
done in phases based upon the income derived
from the sale of park memberships only. The
park will not be closed during the road upgrade,
however, it will require some accommodation
for members coming and going. Check with the
office or watch your newsletter for upcoming
announcements as to entering and leaving the
park before your next stay beginning in
February 2012.
As we approach the Christmas Season,
let us allow the peace of the season to permeate
our lives both at the park in Pismo Beach and at
our various homes. May we resolve to follow
the Christmas example of the One who set the
perfect standard for living as we move forward
as park members and as a corporation with a
common interest during 2012.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from your Board of Directors and the Staff of
Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc.
(Continued from Visits with Vicki page 4)
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Volume 2 Issue 11
PISMO CREEK RV RESORT, INC.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Meeting Location
Conference Room
Friday, November 18, 2011
Called to order: Executive session: 9:33 AM
Chair, Vicki Ketchie, called the meeting to order.
Directors Present:
Vicki Ketchie, Chair
Larry Orth, Vice Chair
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
Mark Bunch, Treasurer
Cherri Armer, Director
Howard Boos, Director
Kim Moore, Director
Gary Dilley, Emeritus was also present for the meeting.
Larry File, PCRV Insurance Agent, Steve Steinberger,
Operations Supervisor and Inger Hudson, Office
Supervisor were also present for part of the meeting.
Larry File:
Larry File went over the park’s current insurance coverage.
The package covering the buildings and liability is special
form and the coverage on the buildings is based on
replacement cost.
After discussion it was decided that we should check into
what the current replacement cost would be for the cottages
and the office. Larry will check into this and report back to
the Board in January.
Critique of Annual Meeting:
Very few members were upset by the voting.
The set up was good. It was suggested that there be isles in
the middle of the rows next year. There were concerns
about the sale of memberships by the park. Concerns about
the repairs of the buildings were also voiced.
Vicki read several letters she received from members after
the meeting.
Furniture:
The new furniture for the cottages, loft and clubhouse has
been received and put in place. It all looks very nice.
Review of Office Hours:
Vicki suggested that the office open at 8:00 am, but the
telephones not be answered until 9:00 am.
Susan made a motion that the office open at 8:00 am and
the telephones do not get answered until 9:00 am. The
motion was seconded by Cherri. Susan polled the Board
members for their vote: Larry – yes; Kim – yes; Howard
– yes; Cherri – yes; Mark – yes; Vicki – yes; Susan – yes.
Motion passed unanimously.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner:
Howard reported that he and his volunteers will be doing
the turkeys, dressing and potatoes. The rest is pot-luck.
Dinner will be served at 1:30 pm.
Kim made a motion that there be a 50/50 drawing at the
dinner; seconded by Mark. Passed.
Kim made a motion that PCRV’s portion of this drawing
and all future 50/50 drawings be earmarked for a fund to
purchase an ice maker. The motion was seconded by
Cherri. Passed.
Treasurer’s report: Mark reported that there is $145,822.90 in savings. This
figure includes the membership sales of $75,000.00.
Total cash in bank $376,927.18.
Approximately $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 may be needed to
pay the end of year bills. 3% of the balance not needed
for bills will be put in the reserve account. The remainder
will go towards the road repairs.
Mark advised the Board that we currently have two (2)
checking accounts; an operating account and a general
account. He, Vicki and Inger will determine if we need to
keep two (2) accounts and how best to use them or if they
should be combined into one (1) account.
Roads:
Gary advised the Board that there should be
approximately $75,000.00 to roll into next year. He has
received a bid for the first phase of the road repair work as
follows:
Concrete street to gate including curb & gutter and
Sidewalk—$22,402.80
Concrete to stop sign at office—$39,400.20
Concrete ramp & deck at office entrance—$3,850.00
Color & stamp—$600.00
Railings to match other park railings—$800.00
(Continued on page 10)
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He will request two (2) other bids for the above work.
The above, front section will be Phase I; valley gutters will
be Phase II; asphalt will be Phase III and any change in the
roads will be Phase IV.
Cherri made a motion that $1,500.00 be set aside to have a
surveyor come in and map out the entrance of the park
property. Mark seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
Larry made a motion that we spend up to $75,000.00 to do
the front roads including everything up to the stop sign by
the office; seconded by Kim. Susan polled the Board
members for their vote: Larry – yes; Kim – yes; Howard–
yes; Cherri– yes; Mark – yes; Vicki – yes; Susan – yes.
Motion passed unanimously.
Adjourned for a break: 11:45 AM
Reconvened: 12:13 PM
Defining Groups:
There seemed to be some confusion on what constitutes a
group – five (5) camp sites versus group of three (3)
renting cabins and/or loft.
Larry made a motion that a group be defined as three (3) or
more, up to fifty-seven (57) in off season, with one (1)
cabin always available for members; seconded by Howard.
Passed.
After discussion the following decisions were made:
Groups may make their reservations one (1) year in
advance.
A deposit must be received ninety (90) days prior to
reservation date.
Cancellations must be made sixty (60) days prior to
reservation date.
Cherri made a motion that groups be assigned sites at the
rear of the clubhouse, eastward and in appropriate site
based on size of rigs; seconded by Larry. Passed.
Susan made a motion that effective 1/1/12, if groups want
to use the clubhouse a use fee of $50.00 per day be
charged, payable upon arrival; seconded by Howard.
Passed. (Rule Change)
Parent/Child versus Primary/Secondary Gate Fees:
Susan made a motion that members pay $10.00 gate fees
and children pay $20.00 gate fees; seconded by Larry.
After discussion the above motion was withdrawn.
Cherri made a motion that the first person eligible on a
membership that comes into the park pays the $10.00 gate
fee; the second eligible person pays double ($20.00) when
both are in the park during the same time. Susan polled
the Board members for their vote:: Larry – yes; Kim –
yes; Howard– yes; Cherri – yes; Mark – yes; Vicki – yes;
Susan – no. Passed. (Rule Change)
Property Tax Appeal:
Vicki reported to the Board that Ann Wilson advised her
that she can take care of pursuing an appeal for a
reduction in the property tax for the park. This item will
be kept on the calendar until we hear from Ann.
Office Supervisor Report:
Inger reported on memberships, training classes,
DigitalRez, newspaper ads, site maps and upcoming
activities.
Inger mentioned that she had a suggestion/request from a
member regarding the possibility of members being able
to make three (3) week reservations during non peak
season at the time they initially make the reservation.
After discussion the Board decided against it.
Larry made a motion that Cherri check into Randy
Anderson providing music for the Valentine’s Day dance
at a cost not to exceed $300.00; seconded by Mark.
Passed.
New Year’s Eve Party:
Kim and Cherri will work on plans and obtaining raffle
prizes.
Operations Supervisor Report:
Steve gave a report on the work that has been done to date
on cabin 51. Total cost for all work done so far is
$775.00.
He also reported on the urinal, hand rails, carbon
monoxide detectors, heater in office and the telephone
upgrade.
(Continued from page 9)
(Continued on page 11)
Volume 2 Issue 11
Page 11
Can you find it? Somewhere in this newsletter is a Member’s Membership Number. Find your number, call the office and win a free weekend in the Park! Once again we have to say sorry to last month’s “winner”. Last month the winning number was 0438D hidden in Craft Faire Announcement on page 15. The “winners” Stanley & Joyce Jensen, never called in to claim her prize.
Members
hip #
Contest
Charter Cable:
Mark made a motion to switch the telephone service and
Wi-Fi to Charter Cable and authorized Vicki to sign the
contract with the caveat that Holiday RV will approve
access. Larry seconded the motion. Susan polled the
Board members for their vote. Larry – yes; Kim – yes;
Howard – yes; Cherri – yes; Mark – yes; Vicki – yes;
Susan – yes. Passed unanimously.
Cabins:
Cherri made a motion to amend the name of cabins to
cottages and all correspondence and paperwork be changed
to cottages; seconded by Kim. Passed
Continuing Work on Cottages:
Howard made a motion that Steve continues work on the
cottages, including windows, one cottage at a time;
seconded by Larry. Passed.
Office Heater:
Steve had reported that an inspection of the heater in the
office indicates that it could be dangerous and unsafe. He
had a bid to have a new furnace installed for $3,598.00.
After discussion Susan made a motion that we spend a
maximum of $3,600.00 to replace the furnace in the office.
Steve is to obtain two (2) more bids prior to proceeding;
Howard seconded the motion. Passed.
Adjourned for break: 2:33 PM
Reconvened: 2:45 PM
Personnel and member issues discussed.
Park Radios vs. Cell Phones
Cherri made a motion that Mark purchase six (6) radios at
a cost of $250.00 each, to be assigned to the park staff and
camp host with a contract that includes “if lost they may
be responsible for the cost”. Motion was seconded by
Susan. Passed.
Rules:
The Board members reviewed the current rules.
Mark made a motion that we increase the guest rate to
$32.00 per night; seconded by Larry. Susan polled the
Board members for their vote: Larry – yes; Kim – yes;
Howard – yes; Cherri – yes; Mark – yes; Vicki – yes;
Susan – yes. Passed unanimously. (Rule Change)
Susan made a motion that we accept the rules as
changed; seconded by Howard. Susan polled the Board
members for their vote: Larry – yes; Kim – yes; Howard
– yes; Cherri – yes; Mark – yes; Vicki – yes; Susan –
yes.
Unanimously passed.
Other:
Next meeting – January 6, 2012 PCRV
Larry made a motion that we adjourn; seconded by Kim.
Passed
Adjourned 4:45 PM
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
Caveat:
Since the November meeting there have been several
concerns and questions regarding the number required
for a group.
The Board will address this subject for clarification at
the January meeting and come to a final decision.
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
(Continued from page 10)
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PISMO CREEK RV RESORT, INC.
REGULAR MEETING
Meeting Location
Clubhouse
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Called to order: Open session: 10:00 AM
Chair, Vicki Ketchie called the meeting to order.
Directors Present:
Vicki Ketchie, Chair
Larry Orth, Vice Chair
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
Mark Bunch, Treasurer
Cherri Armer, Director
Howard Boos, Director
Kim Moore, Director
Introductions:
Board of Directors and twenty-one (21) memberships
were represented.
Member Comments:
Happy Birthday was sung to Vicki.
Approval of Minutes:
A motion to approve the minutes for the following
meetings was made by Susan; seconded by Larry.
Approved.
October 21, 2011 Executive Session
October 22, 2011 Annual Meeting
October 22, 2011 Organizational Meeting
Treasurer’s Report:
Mark reported that total income for October was
$70,701.06; $22,500.00 of the total was from membership
sales. Total expenses for October were $49,923.36. Net
income for October was $20,777.70.
A total of eighteen (18) memberships have been sold to
date.
Mark made a motion that the treasurer’s report be
approved; seconded by Susan. Approved.
Operations Supervisor Report:
Vicki went over Steve’s report. She advised the members
present that if Holiday RV approves access the Board has
voted to change the telephone system and Wi-Fi to Charter
Cable. This change will save the park money.
Office Supervisor Report:
Vicki gave Inger’s report.
Old Business:
Thanksgiving Dinner Plans:
Howard said dinner will be at 1:30 pm on Thursday. He
and his volunteers will be do five (5) turkeys, two (2)
hams, dressing, potatoes, gravy and rolls. The rest of the
meal is pot-luck. He asked for volunteers to meet at
11:00 am on Wednesday for prep work.
Property Tax Appeal:
Vicki explained what is being done to hopefully lower
PCRV’s property taxes. Ann Wilson is going to
represent us.
New Business:
New Year’s Eve:
Cherri announced that the festivities will begin at 8:30
pm. Members need to bring an appetizer to share and
beverages. Coffee will be provided. Keith and Connie
Stubbs will provide the music. There will be prizes for a
raffle. Tickets for the big prize will be $10.00 each.
Kim said there will also be a 50/50 raffle. The PCRV
portion of the money will go to the ice maker fund.
Wi-Fi Change:
Vicki advised those present at the meeting that we are
waiting for Holiday RV’s decision regarding access to
the Charter Cable that is on their property before we go
ahead and change the telephone and Wi-Fi to Charter.
Cherri made a motion that if Holiday is agreeable that we
go ahead and make the change. The motion was
seconded by Mark. Susan polled the Board members for
their vote: Larry – yes; Vicki – yes; Mark – yes; Cherri–
yes; Kim – yes; Howard – yes; Susan – yes. Motion
passed unanimously.
Executive Committee Decisions:
Mark made a motion that the Executive Committee
decisions be accepted; seconded by Susan. Passed.
Road Repairs:
Vicki reported that we should have $75,000.00 available to
use for Phase I of the road repair work. This includes the
entrance of the park to the end of the office at the stop sign,
replacement of the ramp and porch at the office, all in
stamped cement. This will cost around $63,000.00. We
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Relay for Life at Pismo Creek RV
May 1, 2012
Sitting in the office one day I was reflecting
on how many phone calls we had received that week
from our members who were calling to delay their
vacation with us because someone in their family had
recently heard the words, “You have cancer.”
Cancer touches all our lives in so many ways.
It is scary, frustrating, painful, sad and infuriating. It
changes everything. It is easy to give in to a feeling of
helplessness when you watch what it is capable of.
However, as helpless as we may feel, we can do
something about it. We can fight back.
One of the ways I have found to fight back is
to Relay. To Relay for Life. Actually, Relay for Life is
the name of the signature fundraising event for the
American Cancer Society. It looks like this, one day/
night of the year people from all walks of life come
together for 24 hours to Celebrate cancer survivors,
Remember those who have lost their battle with
cancer and to Fight Back against this deadly disease.
They forms teams, raise money and walk around a
track for 24 hours. “Cancer never sleeps so for one
night, neither will we.”
I am putting together a mini Relay event for
our park; just 12 hours set aside for us to come
together to CELEBRATE, REMEMBER AND
FIGHT BACK!
Watch for details on joining me
next month...Inger
are waiting for two (2) more bids before starting the work.
Phase II will be the valley gutter. Phase III will be the
asphalt.
Larry made a motion that we go ahead with Phase I;
seconded by Mark. Susan polled the Board members for
their vote: Larry – yes; Vicki – yes; Mark – yes; Cherri –
yes; Kim – yes; Howard – yes; Susan – yes. Passed
unanimously.
Change in Phone Hours:
Susan made a motion that we change the phone hours.
The office will open at 8:00 am but the office staff will not
answer telephones until 9:00 am; Howard seconded the
motion. Passed.
Continue work on cottages:
Larry made a motion that Steve continue work on the
cottages; seconded by Cherri. Passed.
Suggestion Box:
Susan read the comments that were received in the
suggestion box.
Director’s Reports:
Howard Boos – Special Projects:
Howard advised those present that all of the electrical
work at the entrance of the park needs to be redone.
Cherri Armer – Social Activities:
Cherri announced that the Thanksgiving craft fair will be
held Saturday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Donations are
being accepted for table space.
In February a Valentine’s sweetheart event is planned and
includes the melodrama on Sunday and dinner & dance on
Monday.
Kim Moore – Fund Raising:
Kim said they will be decorating 0764 for New Year’s Eve
and asked for volunteers.
There will be a 50/50 raffle during the valentine’s event.
Larry Orth – Insurance:
Larry reported that the park’s insurance agent attended the
executive meeting and went over our insurance coverages.
We possibly need to increase coverage on the cottages and
office.
Susan Hernandez – Camp Hosts:
Susan announced that there are camp hosts scheduled
through May. We need more hosts and all corporate
members are encouraged to apply to be a camp host.
Other Business:
Dogs are still an issue. Members need to keep them off
the grounds and take them to the dog runs and clean up
after them.
Next Meeting: January 7, 2012 – Regular Meeting
Location: PCRV Clubhouse
A motion was made by Larry and seconded by Mark that
the meeting be adjourned. Passed.
Meeting adjourned 10:53 AM
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
Creek Side Connection
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Leap D
ay
Month-At-A-Glance
Valentines In Love With Pismo Feb. 12 & 13
President's Day Feb. 20
Washington’s BD Feb. 22
Leap Day Women can propose
on this day! Feb. 29
December Gate Code
Is 1229
To make
reservations call the office at
805-773-4434
Valentine’s in Love With
Pismo
Greater
Tuna Is presented by
special arrangement
with SAMUEL
FRENCH, INC. by
Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard
Meet the citizens of Tuna, the third smallest
town in Texas, as presented by Thurston and
Arles in a hilarious “tour de farce” of
quick-change artistry that must be seen to be
believed. This hilarious comedy affectionately
comments on small-town, Southern life in a
way that is as clever as it is entertaining. Sit
back, relax and hoot and holler as you explore
this small West Texas town. It’s a barrel of
laughs, ya’ll!
Vaudeville Revues Full of Song,
Dance & Comedy Follow All Shows!
Join us for a wonderful weekend in Pismo. We have several activities to choose from, come to both or choose just one. Here are the details:
Thirty seats have been reserved for Oceano’s Great American Melodrama as they present Greater Tuna
on Sunday, February 12th at 6:00pm. Please call the PCRV office early to secure your seating. (805) 773-4434. All reservations must be confirmed no later than January 28, 2012. There are sev-en tables that seat 4 people and 1 table that seats 2 people. This is a first-come first-served seating arrangement. You may view the seating chart by visiting
www.americanmelodrama.com. We have been assigned tables 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15. Tickets are $18 per person. Don’t miss out on this fun event!
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2nd Monday night, February 13th, join us in the Clubhouse for an evening of dancing. Randy Anderson will be providing the live music from 7pm to 10pm. $10 per person. Let us know you’re coming by Jan. 28th.
If you have any other questions, contact your Social Directors, Cherri Armer or Kim Moore.
From your new Activities Directors:
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Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival
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Board M
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2012 Reservation Calendar.
January 2012 Gate Code is 1952
January 1 Carlin Soule’ Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Festivities begin
The 16th Annual Celebration of the
Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival will be held
January 13-16, 2012.
We are thrilled to announce that our Saturday
evening keynote speaker will be Jon Dunn, who
is considered one of the primary experts on field
identification in North America.
Every Martin Luther King weekend over 450
birders visit Morro Bay, California, a Globally
Important Bird Area, to see, photograph, and
learn more about birds. Over 200 species are
usually sighted during the Festival weekend.
Registration began on October 1, 2011 For more information call Toll Free: 866-464-5105 Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival P.O. Box 1175 Morro Bay, CA 93443
Bring in the New Year by running into the ocean (Some wear costumes). For the brave / insane and the people that love to watch. Free certificates to all that take the plunge. Even if you just intend to watch, wear your bathing suit under your clothes and bring a towel - you just may decide to join in. (No wetsuits allowed - that's cheating.) Festivities begin at 10 AM; all run into ocean as mass group at noon. (Most leave as mass group at 12:01, if not sooner.)
Martin Luther
King, Jr. D
ay
Happy New Year!
Shaded Dates indicate
Peak Season Usage Days
Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc.
98 South Dolliver Street
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Phone: 805-773-4434
Fax: 805-773-4436
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS: PLEASE call the office and inform us if you have any address or phone changes. Thank you.
Creek Side Connection
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Month At A Glance
Light Up Pismo Beach Dec 2
Grover Beach
Christmas Parade Dec 3
Lighted Boat
Parade Morro Bay Dec 4
Holiday Stroll In Pismo Beach
Dec 8
Christmas Day The Office is Closed
Dec 25
New Year’s Eve PARTY! Dec 31
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December 2011 Gate Code is on page 14
Christm
as Day
Happy Birthday
to all our members born in this wonderful month!