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Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc.
CREEK SIDE CONNECTION
Volume 2 Issue 10
November 2011
New Board Sworn In
Back Row L-R: Cherri Armer, Social Activities; Howard Boos, Special Projects; Larry Orth, Vice Chair; Mark Bunch, Treasurer;
Front Row L-R: Susan Hernandez, Secretary; Vicki Ketchie, Chair; Kim Moore, Fundraising
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You are cordially Invited to Attend
Thanksgiving Dinner
In the Clubhouse
Thursday, November 24th at 1:30pm
See page 15 for details
Coming Attractions
November
Craft Faire
See page 15
New Year’s
Eve Party
Coming soon
Make plans to
join us
Reservation
Calendars
Available
See page 17
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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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Inside this issue:
Visits with Vicki
Welcome New Members
3
4
Camp Host Corner
Sept Financials
5
6-7
Meeting Minutes
New Furniture
8-9
10-11
October Financials
Meeting Minutes
12-13
14
November Events
Thanksgiving in the Park
15
15
Meeting Minutes
Sad News
16
17
Reservation Calendar
Calendars
17
18-20
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Visits with Vicki: SCENARIO ONE RATIFIED
WITH OVERWHELMING
SUPPORT
The Annual Meeting was called to order at the park
shortly after 10:00 a.m. on October 22, 2012. There
was tremendous attendance from our members and an
overwhelming ratification of the Budget for 2012. In
past years, the staff and Board members were counting
heads to ensure that a quorum of memberships was
present and worried whether or not enough members
would attend so that business could take place.
According to our official membership records, 82
memberships needed to be present to conduct
business. Actually, there were 130 memberships that
attended the meeting. Sincere thanks to each of you
who made the effort to attend the meeting and ensure
that business could be conducted. Your presence and
interest in the future of the park is critical to ensuring
the solid future of our resort. Ann Wilson, park
counsel, swore in the new Board members: Howard
Boos, Kim Moore, and Cherri Armer.
It was a rousing meeting with members
expressing their opinions on a myriad of issues. It
seems like the most asked question or concern was the
sale of memberships. Most members were concerned
that the price was too low and needed to be reviewed.
The Board has agreed to review the price of the
memberships within the next few weeks. The purpose
of the sales was to offset the budget shortfall for 2011
and to address the repair and replacement of the roads
during budget year 2012 without an assessment of the
membership. The selling price of the current
memberships was based upon an average of the last
five memberships that were sold by members. The
average turned out to be $7,200. The Board raised that
average to $7,500 and included no waiver of the
transfer fee owed to the park. As of this writing 17
memberships have been sold.
Other issues that were addressed included the
repair and upgrading of the cabins, the office and the
clubhouse. There were questions about the budget for
2012 and future plans for the park.
The ratification vote was taken and Scenario
One was adopted by 124 of the memberships present
at the meeting. The ratification vote serves as a bell
weather to the support of the current Board and both
the financial direction of the park as well as the
physical condition of the property.
Sincere thanks go out to Bruce Barnett for all
his work with the staff and Board to prepare the 2012
budget with forethought for upcoming years. Thanks
are appropriate for Mark Bunch, our new Treasurer,
for his presentation and aid in explaining the new
budget to the membership. Also, thanks to the staff
for all their work in preparing and facilitating the
meeting. Steve and his team put together the furniture
and the room with a sound system that was quite
sufficient. Also, thanks to Inger and her team for
checking in all the members, providing handouts, and
being available for actual facts and figures if
necessary. The Boards hats are off to both Steve and
Inger for their park reports and hard work in preparing
for this Annual Meeting as well as their faithful
service to the corporation.
The Board began a new tradition this
year. A perpetual award for the Volunteer of the Year
Award and Camp Host of the Year Award were
adopted for presentation annually. These award
recipients are decided upon by the staff given the fact
the staff works so closely with these individuals.
Steve presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to
Howard Boos. Sue Hernandez, who has the Board
responsibility for Camp Hosts, presented the award to
Bob and Vivienne Kuster. The perpetual plaques will
hang in the Clubhouse. Additionally, each award
winner took home a plaque for their homes. Bruce
Barnett was presented with a plaque from the Board
for his outstanding service to the park and to express
thanks for putting the park on a sound financial footing
for the future. Because Gary Dilley had finished his
three years on the Board he was given an engraved
watch honoring his hard work and dedicated service to
the park during his tenure. Gary will remain as an
advisor to the Board until the park roads project is
completed.
An Organizational Meeting was held
right after the Annual Meeting. Excited new members
were welcomed and assignments were made as (Continued on page 4)
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Pismo Creek R.V. Welcomes
their newest members,
We’re so glad
you’ve joined!
David & Louisa Preston
Ruth & Henry Acosta
Jim & Gayle Burnett
Bob & Edith Vitale
Darren & April Bennett
Jacob & Diana Caine
Brent & Dawn Davis
Robert & Orlanda Meneses
David & Linda Kaiser
John & Sheila Malone
Paul & Julie DeSantis
Patricia Brunett
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
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Vicki
follows: Chairman, Vicki Ketchie; Vice Chairman,
Larry Orth; Secretary, Sue Hernandez; Treasurer,
Mark Bunch; Special Projects, Howard Boos; Social
Activities, Cherri Armer; Fund Raising, Kim Moore.
Sincere thanks to each of the Board members for
enthusiastically assuming their new roles in park
matters.
Dues letters will be going out during the month
of November. According to the new
ratified budget, the dues will be $440.00 per year and
are due and payable upon receipt of the statement.
The gate fees will increase to $10.00 beginning on the
1st of January, 2012. The Board will also begin a
review of the rules for the park. If you have some
suggestions or thoughts, please let Inger know at the
park. She will compile a list of suggestions for the
Board to review. You can call the park office at 805-
773-4434 or email Inger at [email protected]
to share your thoughts.
The Board voted to use one of the membership
sales to fund the purchase of new furniture throughout
the park. There are now queen sofa sleepers and side
chairs in all the cabins and new sofas and chairs in the
loft, the clubhouse and the puzzle room. There are
also new mattresses on all the beds in the park. This
effort will hopefully aid in getting the rental
occupancy rates up for the future. A look toward
updating the interiors of the cabin will begin in the
very near future. Board members are actively
pursuing the roads project at this time and will be able
to make those updated reports soon.
Your Board wishes to extend to you all a
Happy Thanksgiving and the abundance of blessings
of family and friends. Pismo Creek R.V Resort, Inc.
is blessed with wonderful members and a beautiful
place to spend time with friends and family. We have
so many blessings for which to be thankful.
The park will be preparing a Thanksgiving
Dinner in the Clubhouse on Thanksgiving Day. If you
are going to be able to attend the dinner, it would be
advisable to let the office know so that the
Thanksgiving committee can prepare an accurate
amount of food. Your Park will be providing the
turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy. All
attendees are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert
when they attend. Many thanks go out to Howard
Boos and Larry Orth for their hard work in cooking
the turkeys and hams and preparing the remainder of
the dinner. Also sincere thanks to all the volunteers
who have agreed to help prepare and serve the meal.
To each of you I wish that you will have a
blessed Thanksgiving Day. And, know that we will all
be remembering our men and women
in uniform throughout the world who
are vigilantly safeguarding our nation
and its citizens.
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Camp Host Corner
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Corporate Memberships For Sale Please contact owner directly.
Memberships are listed alphabetically.
Sharon Bayless $ 8,500 559-734-0851
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
Bill Graham $ 9,250 805-903-3768
Claude & Marjorie Henry $19,500 includes Komfort trailer see above SOLD
George or Vicki Houts $17,000 includes Keystone trailer above 559-283-8895 or 559-901-1365
Marvin Karnes $ 8,000 SOLD
E.J. Opinski $ 9,500 financing available 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. Call—559-901-1366
We are so grateful
for our October Camp Hosts!
We had returning Camp Hosts ex-
traordinaire, Bill and Louise
Harrah and our wonderful first-
timers, Bob and Janet DeSherlia.
The staff gives our thanks to
these folks for helping out
during the annual meeting as well.
For the month of November, Gert
Watrous is flying solo as our Camp
Hostess. Thanks ever so much Gert
for coming back and being such a
wonderful Camp Host.
The Staff
Hello one and all,
I am looking forward to working with the
new Board this year. Along with my
duties as Secretary, I will also be helping
to coordinate the Camp Host Program. If
you would like to volunteer to be a host,
please contact Inger Hudson in the office
at 805-773-4434 for an application.
Thank you,
Susan Hernandez
Annual Dues will be going out the middle of November. 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
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PISMO CREEK R.V. RESORT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES (Income Tax Basis)
September 2011
September 2011 January—September 2011
Member Income:
Member Dues 23,135.00 206,053.00
Other Member Income 84,380.00 125,432.00
Total Member Income 107,515.00 331,485.00
Rental Income:
Space Rentals 12,682.00 118,461.00
Apartment Rentals 1,165.00 10,915.00
Cabin Rentals 4,565.00 38,665.00
Rental Cancellations 250.00 500.00
Total Rental Income 18,662.00 168,541.00
Other Income: 2,028.00 14,579.00
Total Other Income 2,028.00 14,579.00
Interest Income 64.00 733.00
Total Interest Income 64.00 733.00
TOTAL INCOME 128,269.00 515,338.00
Members Expense:
Bank Service Charges 369.00 3,965.00
Cash Over/Short (2.00) (24.00)
Depreciation Expense 4,768.00 42,912.00
Liability Insurance 2,036.00 17,850.00
Real Estate Taxes 4,651.00 41,008.00
Professional Fees 807.00 8,954.00
Election Expense 0.00 664.00
Total Member Expense 12,629.00 115,329.00
Park Expense:
Utilities 9,384.00 82,147.00
Wages 14,980.00 157,268.00
Park Expense 4,014.00 32,399.00
Board Member Expense 1,275.00 8,244.00
Misc Expense 4,777.00 28,878.00
Income Tax Expense 0.00 10.00
Total Park Expense 34,430.00 308,946.00
Total Member and Park Expenses 47,059.00 424,275.00
NET OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) $81,210.00 $91,063.00
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PISMO CREEK R.V. RESORT, INC.
ASSET, LIABILITIES & MEMBER’S EQUITY STATEMENT
September 2011
Current Assets:
Cash On Hand 670.00
Cash in Checking 29,307.00
Cash in Operating Savings 141,143.00
Cash in Reserve Savings 200,465.00
Total Cash, Checking and Savings 371,585.00
Accounts Receivable (340.00)
Accounts Receivable–Other 1,650.00
Total Accounts Receivable 1,310.00
Prepaid Expenses 16,472.00
Total Prepaid Expenses 16,472.00
Total Accts Rec and Prepaid Exp 17,782.00
Total Current Assets 389,367.00
Fixed Assets:
Fixed Assets 2,964,029.00
Less Accumulated Depreciation (332,428.00)
Total Fixed Assets 2,631,601.00
Other Assets:
Retainer – Wilson & Wilson 2,500.00
Total Other Assets 2,500.00
Total Fixed and Other Assets 2,634,101.00
Total Assets 3,023,468.00
Liabilities & Equity
Liabilities
Property Tax Payable 27,612.00
Bed Tax Payable 2,025.00
Deferred Dues & Assessments 70,724.00
Accounts Payable—Other 1,058.00
Total Liabilities 101,419.00
Equity
Capital Contributed 1,975,000.00
Member’s Equity 855,986.00
Net Income 91,063.00
Total Equity 2,922,049.00
Total Liabilities & Equity $3,023,468.00
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PISMO CREEK RV RESORT, INC.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Meeting Location
Conference Room
Friday, October 21, 2011
Called to order: Executive session: 1:30 PM
Chair, Vicki Ketchie, called the meeting to order.
Directors Present:
Vicki Ketchie, Chair
Gary Dilley, Vice Chair
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
Mark Bunch, Treasurer
Larry Orth, Director
Steve Steinberger, Operations Supervisor and Inger
Hudson, Office Supervisor were also present for part
of the meeting.
Finalize plans for Annual Meeting:
Vicki reported that we currently have eight hundred
twenty seven (827) members; therefore eighty-three
(83) members need to attend the annual meeting for
a quorum.
Steve and his “crew” will set up the chairs Saturday
morning.
Susan announced that the Inspectors of Election,
Bob & Vivienne Kuster and Jack & Betty Slentz
will count the votes for the Budget Scenarios.
Insurance Changes:
Larry advised the Board that he had received quotes
for the Workers Compensation insurance from our
agent for five (5) companies ranging from $725.00
with Employees Insurance to $1,067.00 with First
Comp. The liability and property insurance is with
Philadelphia Insurance Company who specialize in
campgrounds. The annual premium for this policy
is going up approximately $300.00.
Larry made a motion that we continue as is with
insurance with regard to liability, property and
health coverage and change the workers
compensation insurance to Employees Insurance.
The motion was seconded by Mark. Passed.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner:
Howard Boos will be cooking the turkeys. Other
members will provide the rest of the meal.
Operations Supervisor Report (copy attached):
Steve reported on projects that have been completed
and his plans for setting up for the annual meeting.
He also reported on upgrading the Wi-Fi with
Charter Cable vs. Norcast. He was asked to obtain
complete figures from Norcast and Charter Cable for
full service with both for telephone service and Wi-
Fi. Steve will report his findings to the Board at the
November meeting.
Office Supervisor Report (copy attached):
Inger reported on office personnel, DigitalRez pro-
gram, camp hosts, Quickbooks and other duties and
projects that are being handled in the office.
She advised the Board of two (2) one day seminars
that are coming up that she thought would be of
interest and helpful for she and Steve. The first one,
Project Management, is scheduled for 11/14/2011 in
San Luis Obispo; the second, Human Resources for
Anyone with Newly Assigned HR Responsibilities,
is scheduled for 12/9/2011 in Bakersfield.
After discussion Susan made a motion that both
Inger and Steve attend the Project Management
Seminar and Inger attend the Human Resources
seminar. Reimbursement for mileage and meals is
to be included. Mark seconded the motion. Passed.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Buildings:
Steve reported that carbon monoxide detectors have
been installed in all cabins. He was asked to
purchase them for the loft and office.
Property Tax Appeal:
Inger reported that she received a response to her
inquiry about lowering the property taxes.
CalARVC suggested we have an expert look into
our case. His charge would be approximately
$5,000.00.
After discussion by the Board it was decided to not
pursue this further. Besides the cost for the expert,
there is no guarantee that the taxes would be
reduced. In fact, after a reevaluation the taxes could
go up.
Define Groups:
There seems to be some confusion when it comes to
defining groups and whether to be counted as a
group, all five (5) must stay in RV sites or if they
can also stay in the cabins or loft. Also there was a
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question whether three (3) could be a group if using
only cabins or loft.
After discussion it was decided that a group should
remain at five (5) and could use sites, cabins or loft.
Approval of Minutes:
Gary made a motion that the minutes for the Board
meetings of September 5, 2011, September 16, 2011
and September 17, 2011 be approved; seconded by
Larry. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
Mark presented a graph showing park occupancy and
financial information which led into a discussion
regarding financials and use of the park.
New Furniture:
Vicki reported that the new furniture for the cabins
and loft will be delivered Tuesday, October 24th.
ID Cards:
Inger is checking into programs that can be used for
issuing new ID cards. They will have a picture of
the member and a bar code that can be used to open
the gate. Children authorized to use their parent’s
membership will get their own cards.
Cooking for Groups:
There was a discussion about who should be allowed
to cook meals for groups. After discussion Gary
made a motion that meals be prepared only by
licensed and bonded caterers; seconded by Larry.
Passed.
Roads:
Gary listed the approximate figures for redoing the
roads: asphalt roads $85,000.00; valley gutters
$58,000.00; entrance $19,258.00; office ramp
$3,850.00.
Correspondence:
Vicki said she received letters from Ken Sorensen &
Carol Cudmore, Doug & Judy Thompson, Richard
Homesly and Elmer & Elsie Patterson.
Budget:
Bruce Barnett came to the meeting at this point to go
over the proposed budget. He and Mark will go over
how they want to present the proposed options to the
members at Saturday’s annual meeting.
All Board members signed a Confidentially
Agreement.
Meeting adjourned 5:07 PM
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
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Treasurer’s Report
P I SM O CR EEK R . V. R ESO R T, IN C.
Well the annual meeting is over and a majority of our members support us in raising the dues and gate fees to maintain the funds necessary to operate our park from year to year. I speak for myself but I know it was a very hard decision for all of us on the board to make and present to our membership. But, we did what was best for the park. Thank you members for your support. Our Chairman’s goal was to operate within the budget, develop a professional atmosphere, repair all deferred repairs, repair the road without assessments, and maintain the proper membership level to support the park both now and in the future. That’s about half of what our Chairman did for our park.
Thanks Vicki for your leadership and direction. We have a big year ahead of us and we will work to better our park and maintain a comfortable, safe place for our families to enjoy for years to come. Membership involvement is important for our success. Please keep involved. Come join us at the park and stay awhile. We need you here. We have been experiencing low usage levels at the park and we all know how beautiful the park is in the winter time. So come, stay and enjoy our park. Thanks, Mark Bunch
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The Main room in the Clubhouse and the puzzle room have brand new furniture...chocolate brown and oh so
comfy, or so I’m told.
The loft and the cabins now have new furniture as well. Each of the sofas make out into a queen size bed.
They’ve arrived...
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The Loft
The
Cabins
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October 2011 January—October 2011
Member Income:
Member Dues 23,076.00 229,128.00
Park Membership Sales 22,500.00 127,500.00
Other Member Income 3,680.00 24,112.00
Total Member Income 49,256.00 380,740.00
Rental Income:
Space Rentals 15,904.00 134,365.00
Apartment Rentals 500.00 11,415.00
Cabin Rentals 3,602.00 42,267.00
Rental Cancellations 162.00 662.00
Total Rental Income 20,168.00 188,709.00
Other Income: 1,277.00 15,856.00
Total Other Income 1,277.00 15,856.00
Interest Income 73.00 806.00
Total Interest Income 73.00 806.00
TOTAL INCOME 70,774.00 586,111.00
Members Expense:
Bank Service Charges 357.00 4,321.00
Cash Over/Short 0.00 (24.00)
Depreciation Expense 4,768.00 47,680.00
Liability Insurance 2,036.00 19,886.00
Real Estate Taxes 4,602.00 45,610.00
Professional Fees 3,270.00 12,224.00
Election Expense 0.00 664.00
Total Member Expense 15,033.00 130,361.00
Park Expense:
Utilities 9,006.00 91,153.00
Wages 17,467.00 174,735.00
Park Expense 2,655.00 35,054.00
Board Member Expense 1,988.00 10,231.00
Misc Expense 3,775.00 32,654.00
Income Tax Expense 0.00 10.00
Total Park Expense 34,891.00 343,837.00
Total Member and Park Expenses 49,924.00 474,198.00
NET OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) $20,850.00 $111,913.00
PISMO CREEK R.V. RESORT, INC.
STATEMENTS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES (Income Tax Basis)
October 2011
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Current Assets:
Cash On Hand 815.00
Cash in Checking 29,781.00
Cash in Operating Savings 145,823.00
Cash in Reserve Savings 200,508.00
Total Cash, Checking and Savings 376,927.00
Accounts Receivable (340.00)
Total Accounts Receivable (340.00)
Prepaid Expenses 10,212.00
Total Prepaid Expenses 10,212.00
Total Accts Rec and Prepaid Exp 9,872.00
Total Current Assets 386,799.00
Fixed Assets:
Fixed Assets 2,967,795.00
Less Accumulated Depreciation (337,196.00)
Total Fixed Assets 2,630,599.00
Other Assets:
Retainer – Wilson & Wilson 2,500.00
Total Other Assets 2,500.00
Total Fixed and Other Assets 2,633,099.00
Total Assets 3,019,898.00
Liabilities & Equity
Liabilities
Property Tax Payable 27,612.00
Bed Tax Payable 2,201.00
Deferred Dues & Assessments 47,186.00
Total Liabilities 76,999.00
Equity
Capital Contributed 1,975,000.00
Member’s Equity 855,986.00
Net Income 111,913.00
Total Equity 2,942,899.00
Total Liabilities & Equity $3,019,898.00
PISMO CREEK R.V. RESORT, INC.
ASSET, LIABILITIES & MEMBER’S EQUITY STATEMENT
September 2011
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PISMO CREEK RV RESORT
ANNUAL MEETING Pismo Creek R. V. Resort Club House
Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:10 AM
Call to order: Chairperson, Vicki Ketchie called the meeting to order at 10:10 AM. All board members were
present. Vicki welcomed all to the meeting and advised everyone that during the member comment sections there
is a three minute time limit.
Flag Salute: The flag salute was led by Larry Orth.
Invocation: Vivienne Kuster gave the invocation.
Introductions: The board, camp hosts and PCRV legal
counsel, Ann Wilson, were introduced.
Quorum report: There are currently eight hundred
twenty-four (824) members in good standing. Susan Hernandez reported that there were one hundred twenty-
six (126) memberships represented with an additional few members coming in late. Eighty-two (82) members were
needed for a quorum.
Buildings and Grounds Report: Steve Steinberger,
Operations Supervisor, reported on the projects that were completed throughout the year (copy of Steve’s report is
attached).
Office Report: Inger Hudson, Office Supervisor, gave a
report on memberships, meetings and projects that are being worked on in the office (copy of Inger’s report is
attached.)
Financial Report: Mark Bunch reported that there was a
52% occupancy rate in the park in September. Total income for September was $20,690.46; total expenses for
September were $47,059.51. Eleven (11) memberships have been sold for a total of $82,500.00.
Mark made a motion that the financial report be approved; seconded by Larry Orth. Approved.
Election Results: Vicki Ketchie introduced the newly
elected board members, Cherri Armer, Howard Boos and
Kim Moore.
Administration of oath to all board members: Ann Wilson administered the oath of office to all 2012 board
members.
Presentation of Budget for 2012: Mark Bunch and
previous treasurer, Bruce Barnett, presented the proposed
budget. Bruce advised the members that there is a
projected shortfall of approximately $58,000.00 by the end of the year. Park usage has been down 8 – 10% this year.
We are selling memberships to reach a maximum of eight hundred sixty (860) memberships. If these memberships
are sold there would be additional income of $130,000.00 -
$140,000.00 by the end of the year.
Gary Dilley made a motion to accept the budget as proposed under scenario 1; seconded by Larry Orth. Susan
Hernandez polled the Board members for their vote: Gary Dilley – yes; Vicki Ketchie – yes; Larry Orth – yes; Mark
Bunch – yes; Susan Hernandez – yes. Motion unanimously
approved.
Budget Discussion: Vicki opened a discussion period for those members who had completed the Budget forms.
Those speaking or asking questions during this period
were: Paul Hernandez, Steve Starnes, Libby Fouse Miller, Augusto Altamera, Bob Weigandt, Richard Weller, Patsy
Hood, Clarence Peters, True Cantrell, Ruth Headley, Gloria Kerker, Rod Hitchcock, James Berry and Leta Ward. All
questions were addressed and answered by Vicki Ketchie, Gary Dilley, Bruce Barnett, Mark Bunch and Ann Wilson.
Ratification of Budget for 2012: The vote was taken for Scenario 1. Ballots were counted by the Inspectors of
Election (Bob & Vivienne Kuster and Jack & Betty Slentz). Scenario 1 passed with one hundred twenty-four (124)
votes.
With an overwhelming number of votes in favor of scenario
1, a vote was not called for on scenario 2.
Recognitions: Volunteer of the Year Award: The staff
voted and Steve Steinberger presented Howard Boos with this award in the form of a plaque.
Camp Host of the Year Award: The staff voted on this and
Susan Hernandez presented this award to Bob & Vivienne Kuster.
Perpetual plaques for Volunteer of the Year and Camp Host of the Year will be placed on a clubhouse wall and new
names will be added each year.
Vicki Ketchie presented a plaque to Bruce Barnett, former
Treasurer, for his dedication to putting our park on a solid financial footing both now and into the future.
Vicki Ketchie presented outgoing board member, Gary
Dilley with an engraved watch and thanked him for his time and service.
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November 4-6: SLO Vintners' 21st Annual Harvest Celebration The SLO Vintners' 21stAnnual Harvest Celebra-tion Weekend. Winemaker dinners featuring great
local cuisine paired with the best SLO Vintners wines. On Saturday over 50 wineries and restaurants will be participating at the big-gest party of them all at the beautiful Avila Beach Golf Resort. Sample great wine and food, bid on live and silent auctions, and en-
joy music and more. Free admission to Sunday open houses at the wineries. For tickets and more information go online to www.slowine.com or call 805-541-5868.
November 5: 32nd Annual Marching Band Re-view Marching Bands from around the area compete in several divisions in this annual event. Bands compete on Dolliver between Hinds and Main Streets from ap-proximately 9 to noon. Awards will be presented on the pier at 1:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778
Christmas Concert & Parade—Nov 27
Grace Bible Church provides a Christmas Music Chorus at the Gazebo with
a 70-piece Choral & Instrumental group on Sunday followed by our annual
Christmas Parade, Christmas Carols and Tree Lighting. Plan to join us for the entire weekend!
November 18-24 Tallship Lady Washington Visits Morro Bay with dockside tours and short adventure sailings visit http://www.morro-bay.net/visit/
tallships.htm for more information
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Look what’s happening at the Coast in November...
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Thanksgiving in the Park!
Everyone staying the park will receive 2 free tickets to the dinner. If you plan to bring a guest you must buy
them a ticket by Monday, November 21st. Guests are $5.00 each.
The Park provides the Turkey, Stuff-ing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Rolls,
Cranberry Sauce, Coffee & Tea
If your last name begins with A-L, please bring a side dish enough for eight people.
If your last name begins with M-Z, please bring a dessert enough for eight people. EVERYONE, please bring your own place setting and beverage.
Holiday Craft Faire Attention all crafters:
It’s that time of year again to
sell your holiday decorations
and goodies. Please sign up
in the office so that we may
reserve a table for you
to display your items for sale.
Donations for your table,
to the park, will be greatly
appreciated. 0438D
Let your friends and
family know
about this event…
the more the merrier.
When: Saturday Nov. 26th, 2011
Cherri
Nov 24th
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Open Forum: Vicki opened the open forum to those
members who completed the Open Forum form and reminded everyone that their time to speak is limited to
three (3) minutes. Those speaking or asking questions
during the open forum were: Jesse Pino, Raymond Maynard, Victoria Reinhardt, Larry Marshall, Roberta
Miller, Pat Patterson, Leta Ward, True Cantrell, E. J. Opinski, Maggie Hayes, Gloria Kerker, Mac McCullen and
Rod Hitchcock. Questions were addressed by Board members and legal counsel, Ann Wilson.
It was brought up that the August minutes stated that the
$150.00 PCRV transfer fee was being waived on memberships sold. Mark Bunch advised the members that
this needs to be corrected. The fee was not waived.
Larry Orth made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Mark Bunch. Passed.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1:43 PM
Susan Hernandez, Secretary
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PISMO CREEK RV RESORT, Inc.
Organizational meeting Conference Room
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Call to order: Organizational meeting
Chair Vicki Ketchie called the meeting to order at 2:04 PM
Directors Present: Vicki Ketchie, Chair
Susan Hernandez, Secretary Mark Bunch, Treasurer
Larry Orth, Director
Newly Elected Directors Present
Cherri Armer Howard Boos
Kim Moore
Ann Wilson, park attorney was also present.
Election of officers for 2011/12 was opened by Vicki
Ketchie.
Larry Orth nominated Vicki Ketchie as Chairperson,
seconded by Cherri Armer. No other nominations were made. Voice vote unanimously elected Vicki as
Chairperson.
Mark Bunch nominated Larry Orth as Vice-Chair, seconded
by Susan Hernandez. No other nominations were made. Voice vote unanimously elected Larry as Vice-Chair.
Larry Orth nominated Susan Hernandez as Secretary, seconded by Cherri Armer. No other nominations were
made. Voice vote unanimously elected Susan as Secretary.
Cherri Armer nominated Mark Bunch as Treasurer,
seconded by Larry Orth. No other nominations were made. Voice vote unanimously elected Mark as Treasurer.
Vicki made the following appointments:
Howard Boos – Special Projects
Cherri Armer – Social Activities Chair Kim Moore – Fund Raiser Chair
Ann Wilson spoke on how the Board should work and
stressed confidentiality and the fiduciary responsibility of
the Board.
New Board members signed Confidentiality Agreements.
Larry made a motion that the meeting be adjourned; seconded by Susan. Passed.
Adjourned: 2:25 PM Susan Hernandez, Secretary.
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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Annual Holiday Parade
Theme: Magical Holiday
Memories
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Fee: Free
The parade begins at 16th Street,
travels west down Grand Avenue
and finishes at the Ramona Garden
Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue. This is one of the only daytime pa-
rades in San Luis Obispo County!
Bring the entire family and enjoy
entertaining floats and service groups.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Santa's Workshop - Art and
Craft Faire And Holiday Tree
Lighting
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(immediately following the parade)
Fee: Free
Location: Ramona Garden Park
Center, 993 Ramona Avenue
Come and visit over 25 artists and
crafters who have created unique, handcrafted gifts for you and your
loved ones this holiday season. Fes-
tivities include a visit with Santa,
fun activities for kids, demonstrat-ing artists and crafters, and live
music! To reserve your space at
the Art and Craft Faire, or to find out more information, please con-
tact the Grover Beach Parks and
Recreation Department at (805)
473-4580.
Changes on the Horizon:
The office hours may be
changing December 1, 2011
New hours will be:
Monday—Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday—10am to 3pm
All transactions will be handled during these hours.
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 0931C hidden in Here’s the Scoop on Groups on page 19. The “winners” Robin & Anita Hatch, never called in to claim her prize.
Membership
# Contest
Sad News: Patricia Ann Ringsdorf Barcellos
was born in Burt, Ia. on October
20, 1935, and went to be with her
Lord on Friday, September 30,
2011. She moved with her parents
to Laton, Ca. at the age of 13. Pat
attended Laton schools and then
College of the Sequoias in
Visalia. While attending Laton
High School she met the love of her life and husband
of 56 years, John B. Barcellos. They began their
married life in 1955, and relocated to New Mexico
where they had a dairy. In 1965, they settled for good
in Caruthers where Pat took care of the home front
and raised their four children. Pat's work career
included banking and, most notoriously, a variety of
positions over many years at Caruthers High School.
She and John retired in 1997 and traveled throughout
the States. She loved all aspects of gardening and was
an avid walker including a milestone round-trip hike
through the Grand Canyon. Pat had made many dear
friends over the years and spoke often of being truly
blessed with their friendships. She taught her family
what life was all about through her constant faith and
love. A Funeral Mass to celebrate her life was held on
October 7, 2011. Remembrances in her honor may be
made to the Caruthers Garden Club; or the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society. Pat, your friends at Pismo
Creek RV will miss you. John, our prayers are with
you.
Pismo Creek R.V. Resort, Inc. Reservation Calendar
2012
To make reservations call 805-773-4434
Photo by Steve Steinberger
Be sure to call
the Office to
pre-order your
2012
Reservation
Calendar
We’ll have it
ready for you
the next time
you’re in the
Park.
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Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival
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January 1 Carlin Soule’ Memorial Polar Bear Dip
Festivities begin at 9:30am, dip at noon
Cayucos Pier
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.)
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
Don’t miss THE Party of the Year!
Saturday, December 31st
In the Clubhouse Doors Open at 8:30pm
More info to come...
Martin Luther
King, Jr. D
ay
Happy New Year!
Shaded Dates indicate Peak Season Usage Days
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To make reservations call the office at 805-773-4434
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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
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Christmas Day The Office is Closed
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New Year’s Eve PARTY! Dec 31
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December 2: The Official "Light Up Pismo Beach" Ceremony
The official lighting of the city of Pismo beach and Shell Beach - 6pm. City Officials and Local Dignitaries join city
residents and our guest from near and far to throw the switch that will light up the city and mark the official start of
the season.
» December 2: Holiday Harmony & Tree Lighting
Holiday Harmony will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Beach Bum Holiday Rental parking lot (off Dolliver & Pome-
roy) in downtown Pismo Beach. Kids will have fun with fresh snow, a bounce house, crafts and cookie decorating.
Santa will be in Santa's Village, and the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Pismo
Beach Pier. Join Santa and carolers at the Beach Bum Holiday Rental parking lot at 5:30 p.m. before he makes his
way to the tree lighting ceremony on a fire truck. Participants can enjoy hot drinks and listen to carols as the tree is
lit. Kids can have their picture taken with Santa. The entire event is free. For more information, contact the Pismo
Beach Recreation Division at 805-773-7063.
» December 8: Holiday Stroll
Pismo Beach merchants along Shell Beach Road help visitors get into the holiday spirit from 5 to 9 p.m. Shopping,
refreshments, live music, grab bags for the kids and a Surfin' Santa will be on hand. For more information,
visit sbig.org .
December 4th Lighted Boat Parade Visitors come from hundreds of miles to see this annual event. All shapes and sizes of boats are decorated for the holiday season harbor cruise. A Spectacular sight to see!
Contact: Phone: 877-478-9477
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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.
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Month-At-A-Glance
Art in the Park At Dinosaur Cave
Park Nov 6
Daylight Savings Time Ends Nov 6
SLO Vintners’ 21st Annual Harvest
Celebration in Avila Beach Nov 4-6
32nd Marching Band Review Nov 5
Veteran’s Day Celebration On Pismo Pier Nov 11
Christmas Concert/Parade
In Arroyo Grande Nov 27
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Happy Birthday to all
our members born in November!
Board M
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SLO Vintners’ Harvest Celebration
Christmas Concert and Parade
The office will be closed Thursday, November
24th, Thanksgiving Day