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        On the Beautiful Pend Oreille River
Skookum Rendezvous RV Resort
                A Condominium
 May 2008
                                                                                          
                    

  Welcome back neighbors ......................................spring is in the air and folks are returning to their Skookum homes in time to see the trees bud, grass showing hints of green, and the new shoots rising in the flower beds.

The saga of the Canadian Geese and resident Osprey pair continues. The pair of geese are once again sitting eggs in the Ospreys nest on the river. The Osprey are begrudgedly watching their nest from the “replacement platform” PUD put up last year outside the Lodge kitchen door.

The herd of elk have returned as well and at latest count the herd is up to seventeen. They look like they have had a good winter. As always the deer are abundant so we will soon see lots of fawns in the fields and woods. No moose sighting as of yet but we are all looking.

We are excited to be back this year and look forward to everyone's return. One of our goals this year will be to encourage and support communication towards the resort’s common goals.

Bob & Bobbie


Open Letter from Board Director, Gus Gustafson

Dear Skookum Friends,

I am sorry to report to you that for health reasons, my doctor will not allow me to go north this year. I have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and am undergoing chemotherapy at this time. I therefore feel I must resign my position as your representative on the Skookum Rendezvous Board of Directors. I feel you need a representative that you can talk to in person as things come up that need to be resolved.

Thank you very much for you support and the confidence you had in me this past year. I was proud to serve as your representative on the Board.

As you prepare to choose a replacement, please consider that you need someone who will both listen to the members and work with Swank & McPoland towards the successful completion of our beautiful resort.

You all need to be aware of the excellent job Chuck Anderson has been doing for us as Lenora Water & Sewer Board member. Please lend him all of your support.

Thanks once again, and Brenda and I hope to see you all in 2009.

Gus Gustafson

The above letter was received Monday, April 14th, 2008

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Watch the schedule for the upcoming annual meetings.

Annual Homeowners Meeting
Camelot Shores Homeowners

 

Lodge Office Hours

Monday through Sunday

9:00 am until 5:00pm

Skookum Rendezvous

1432 Lenora Drive

P.O. Box 332

Usk, WA 99180

1-877-402-9785

509.445.0116 (fax)

skookum.mgr@starband.net


Skookum Activities Committee  

The volunteer committee members ended last season with lots of great ideas, events and support for this coming season. We will be adding more events and offering a helping hand to anyone wanting to have or hold an activity. The contact information below will enable you to contact your neighbor committee member. They will share the responsibilities of assisting homeowners in putting on events, calendar scheduling, making flyers, sign-up lists, organizing the bulletin board, printing tickets, and managing the activity funds. So if you are interested in joining the committee, volunteering, putting on an event, or simply sharing an idea, let your committee know.

Activity Committee Members

Char Busch # 154 562.322.3878
Jane Darling # 142 805.217.0645
Betty Gauthier # 69 509.671.0312
Jackie Knight # 42 702.283.6182
Kerry Kraemer # 27 805.712.6550
Norma Laws # 120 702.370.7326
Barb Maas # 35 509.671.3456

 

The SROA fiscal year was changed at the July 2007 annual owners association meeting last year.

Homeowner Association Dues were billed for the period of January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. This current billing period covers a nine month cycle allowing our ongoing fiscal years to be from October 1 through September 30 of each year in the future.

Thank you for your payment

Skookum Bowling League
Championship Results

The Wii pronounced “weeeeeee” winter bowling league has reported a great season. High scorers are Ray, Terry and Carol. Carol sets the record with 5 strikes in a row in a single game.

That’s a real high five!

Coming Events: Tennis, Golf & Baseball

Cindy & Gary Are On the Road

Gary & Cindy Walker have retired (again) as Skookum General Managers & Sales. They are heading to Alaska to visit family for the summer. We have been able to depend on Gary & Cindy since the first time most of us came to Skookum and they will be missed.

To the Walkers we have only the most heart felt thanks for their help, time, support, friendship and respect of fellow neighbors. We wish them good health, safe travels and a trip full of memories to share with us when they come back next year.

Safe travels friends

Managers Rendezvous

Be sure to check the calendar for the Managers Rendezvous. We will be having monthly open meetings at the Lodge for all association members. Meetings will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on the third Tuesday of each month beginning in May . This time will be scheduled to address questions regarding the resort, committee reports and open suggestions from the resort members.

Tuesday 9:00 to 11:00 am
May 20th


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Skookum Rendezvous RV Resort 

Speaking of Committees…………..  

Each committee is a standing committee of 3 to 7 association members. Committee members are appointed by the Board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. A Committee chairperson will be appointed for each committee. Committee Chair will present a report to members at the monthly Managers Rendezvous Meeting

2007-2008 Standing Committees
      • Activities Committee
      • Budget & Finance Committee
      • 55 + Vote Committee
     New Committees
  • Architectural Review (ARC)
  • CC&R¡¦s Review Committee

If you have additional questions would like more information please contact Bob or Bobbie.

Guidelines and responsibilities for each committee are available at the Lodge office. You do not need to be in the park to sign up for a committee…………………………call the Lodge at 877.402.9785 and we will add your name. We know many of you have travel commitments during the summer season but please do not let your schedule or plans keep you from giving the time you may have while you are here. These are ongoing committees and your participation is crucial to our neighborhood growth……………………...Sign-Up!

Site Coordinator & Sales
Larry Riplinger
208.659.9345
Larry is available to assist you with site plans for your undeveloped lot. If you have questions regarding new sales for the developers or resale's of deeded Skookum lots do not hesitate to contact Larry.

RAT Sightings In the Resort
Your Park Management Team

Prepare in advance of an emergency;

Skookum RAT team members have a white sign with red cross on their lot. RAT¡¦s are CPR, AED and first aid trained.

Know the location of your closest RAT

  • Call 911 confirm it is Newport.
  • You are on Lenora Drive at Skookum RV Resort.
  • Do not disconnect from 911.
  • Attract help, make noise, flash lights, yell, sound-car alarm.
  • Stay connected with 911 until you are directed to disconnect.
  • Emergency Siren & AED in Lodge Weight Room

Bob & Bobbie Ford
Lot # 101
509.496.5768
509.496.5759
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Hours 8 am to 5pm

Karen & Alan Antonini
Lot # 109
208.691.7257
Wednesday & Thursday
8 am to 5 pm

   

 May 2008
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Kudos Korner    

Our very first Kudos for the season have to go to Carol & Terry Enzor, our winter management team. This was a record snow fall year for much of the northwest and Skookum got its fair share. Keeping the roads cleared all the way out to LeClerc was only one of Terry’s jobs. Carol could be counted on to have the Lodge open and a warm fire going. The friendly voice when you called the Lodge was Carol. If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Carol & Terry in person you can find them relaxing on Lot #32.

Your Vote Counts
Skookum would like to congratulate
Charles “Chuck” Anderson, Lot # 92 for a successful election to the Lenora Water & Sewer District Board.
Thank you Chuck for stepping forward and showing your commitment and support.
Your service is appreciated.
Thanks to all who voted !
Chuck can be reached at
509.671.2925

Dan Welch Lot # 23 was spotted this afternoon in the park with rake in hand going from lot to lot raking and cleaning up the pine cones and pine needles on his neighbors lots. We spotted about 12 piles of debris and he was still going strong.
What a nice thing to do Dan!
Gus & Brenda we will all miss you. Thank you for serving your neighbors.

     

What’s Happening?

May 3rd
Summer Kick-Start
Kick off the summer at the Pend Oreille County Historical Society Museum. This event features demonstrations, merchant sales, food & fun.

May 3rd
Regional Yard Sale
This sale runs for more than 7 miles along Highway 2 from Priest River through Newport.

May 3rd
Farmer’s Market Opens
The farmers Market will be open every Saturday from 9:00 to 2:00 on 3rd Street between Washington & Union Avenues in downtown Newport.

May 12th
Iris Garden Open
Newport Naturals at Spruce Corner presents the 2008 Iris Garden featuring 2,500 varieties of Iris.

May 16th —18th
Annual Home & Garden Show
Sponsored by the Newport Oldtown Chamber of Commerce, this show features local business who can help you with gardening, landscaping and home repairs.

Lenora Water & Sewer District
2nd Tuesday of each month
Board will post time & location at
Water Shed on Lenora.
New Contact information to reach Joni Stillian
509.671.6363


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