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The Town Crier“The Voice of the Bay View Association“

Volume 23 – Issue 10 Friday, July 31, 2015 Bay View, Michigan 49770

Tenor Franc D’Ambrosio Performs Broadway’s Best Songs Friday, August 7

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This Week’s Lecturer: Rev. Becca Stevens

“Phantom of the Opera” Virtuoso comes to Bay View Founder of Thistle Farms

Tenor Franc D’Ambrosio logged more performances of the title role in “Phantom of the Opera” than any other performer, and studied with Luciano Pavarotti. He sings in Hall Auditorium Friday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Voorhies Box Office or online at www.bayviewfes-tival.org.

Becca Stevens is one of the pre-miere preachers and speakers in the United States pro-claiming love as the most powerful force for social change. She is an Episcopal priest and founder of Magdalene, residential communities of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking and addiction.

Rev. Stevens founded Thistle Farms in 2001 which currently employs nearly 60 residents and graduates, and houses a natural body care line, a paper and sew-ing studio and the Thistle Stop Café. She

Rev. Becca Stevens

DATES TO REMEMBERJuly 31Spectrum Brass Seminar Benefit Concert at St. Francis Xavier ChurchAugust 1“Soul of the 70’s” Pops ConcertAugust 2Vespers: “Sentimental Journey”August 3Burger BashAugust 4Campus Club Annual Meeting: “State of Bay View” presentation, featuring Board President Jon Chism and Executive Director John StakoeAugust 5Chamber Music Concert: “A Night at the Opera” Voted Audience FavoriteAugust 6Free Public Master Class with Tenor Franc D’AmbrosioAugust 7 Water Fun Day, Burger Bash II, Awards

Dear Bay View Members, July 28, 2015I have included a letter (insert) detailing the reasons for passing the amendment

to our Articles of Association that is on the ballot in the upcoming election. I have also attached a letter from the UMC stating the church’s position on the amend-ment. However, I would like to summarize the situation we face so that it does not get buried in the details.

The United Methodist Church requires certain wording in our Articles of Association to retain our affiliation with the church. That’s the reason for this pro-posed amendment. There are two additional proposed paragraphs (six and seven) which were written by our tax counsel to assist in staying in compliance with the UMC. Failure to pass the amendment may end our affiliation.

With our current UMC affiliation we do not need our own tax exempt status. While we might be able to obtain our own tax exemption via a 501(c)(3), obtain-ing one is not a certainty, getting one would take more than a year, and not all of Bay View’s operation would qualify. The new tax structure would have significant increased operating and reporting costs.

Jon ChismPresident, Bay View Board of Trustees

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Bay View Members:

Included in your voting materials this year is a proposal to amend our Articles of Association. We must approve these amendments in order to maintain Bay View’s tax exempt status under the United Methodist Church (UMC) umbrella.

Bay View is exempt from Federal income tax by virtue of being listed by the UMC under its group exemption. Bay View is not independently exempt. If the UMC does not list Bay View as exempt, Bay View is taxable. This means your contributions to support Bay View would no longer be tax deductible. If Bay View is taxable that means Bay View would pay corporate income taxes on profits. Profits would be needed to continue programming because there would most likely be a reduction in donations since they would not be tax deductible. The dollars paid in taxes would have to be made up by higher membership fees or the dollars for programs would have to be cut. Losing the UMC tax exempt status would drive up costs to every leaseholding member. There are Bay View families that couldn’t afford extra costs.

The UMC changed its group exemption requirements several years ago. If Bay View does not satisfy them for 2015 and is not listed as exempt by the UMC, Bay View is technically taxable and has to file a corporate tax return for 2015 (unless it successfully files for an independent exemption on a retroactive basis – an outcome that is by no means automatic, is expensive and not immediate).

Bay View must file an application to continue to be listed as exempt under the Church’s exemption. The application form contains language that must be included in Bay View’s organizational documents. The application form indicates that the language cannot be substantially the same; it must be identical (except as modified by the attached letter from Rev. Carey). If the language is not identical, the form directs Bay View not to apply.

Bay View has many generous members. The impact of not being tax exempt on Bay View’s programming would be devastating. Tax deductible support for the 2014 programs was: worship – 79%, performing arts -‐ 31%, recreation -‐ 31% and education -‐ 36%. You have to ask yourself would donors be as generous if there were no tax benefit.

Bay View was incorporated in 1890. Its Articles of Association and bylaws have been amended on numerous occasions. The Articles and Bylaws have been amended more than once to satisfy tax exemption requirements under the Internal Revenue Code. If we restated the entire Articles and Bylaws, we could ensure that no language from the last 125 years of Articles, Bylaws and amendments conflict with the UMC’s requirements. But since we are only amending the Articles and Bylaws, Bay View’s tax legal counsel suggested we include a couple of catch-‐all paragraphs in the resolutions to allow the Board and members

to delegate to the president the authority to clean up language that the UMC might find to be conflicting, without having to go back to the members again for approval. The two paragraphs, 6 and 7(c), don’t give the president carte blanche to change the Articles and Bylaws. They only give the president the authority to make changes that are required to satisfy the UMC’s requirements. Furthermore, Section 6 requires the president to seek the advice or Bay View counsel (whose duty is to the Board and the members, not to the president). Paragraphs 6 and 7 allow quick fixes if the UMC were to indicate some lack of consistency or some failure to satisfy UMC requirements, which can’t be resolved by member vote in time to satisfy UMC group exemption requirements. They don’t give the president absolute power.

Bay View is very blessed to have had a longstanding relationship with the UMC. In addition to being included under its tax exempt umbrella we benefit from the religious affiliation which gives us added legal protection afforded to religious organizations.

Can Bay View get its own 501(c)(3)? We have a great arrangement with the UMC. It costs us nothing to be under their umbrella other than to keep our articles and bylaws in compliance with their requirements. If we go it alone, we have the cost of applying for tax exempt status and no assurance of acceptance. A likely scenario is that the Chautauqua assets and operations could eventually get tax exempt status but not a religious classification and the cottages would be in a home owners association, not tax exempt. This is the corporate structure at Lakeside. Lakeside is about 50% rental, Bay View about 5%. We would then have the costs of maintaining records suitable for tax compliance and filing corporate returns both for the not for profit operations and the home owners association. The increased costs of administration would filter to the members in increased fees. Assets and operations included in the home owners association would no longer benefit from tax deductible gifts. For example, if our maintenance facilities were required to be held in the home owners association then there would be no motivation for a member to give a gift to Bay View like Russell Hall or the new maintenance building.

Your Bay View Board of Trustees is elected by you to serve the best interests of the Bay View Association. With advice from Bay View’s tax attorney, your Board reviewed the required and recommended article changes and unanimously approved them. Our corporate tax counsel prepared the amended articles in order to comply with the UMC requirements.

Please see the attached letter from Rev. Melanie Lee Carey, Clergy Assistant to the Bishop. This letter has been approved by the Bishop and UMC legal counsel. It will answer some of the questions asked about the proposed Articles of Association amendments.

Your Board of Trustees urges you to vote YES for the amendments to the Articles of Association. The adoption of this language is required for Bay View to Continue being under the tax exempt umbrella of the UMC and if it doesn’t pass, Bay View would lose its tax exempt status.

July 27, 2015


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Scarrow Friday Forum, 7 at 10 a.m. in Loud HallU.S. Treasury Department Official Speaking on “U.S. Economic Sanctions as a Tool of Foreign Policy in the Global Economy”

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Bradley Smith, Chief Counsel of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury

will speak at the Scarrow Forum on Friday, August 7, 2015 from10:00-11:00 a.m. In his role as Chief Counsel, Smith supervises an office of 16 attorneys in the Treasury D e p a r t m e n t

responsible for all legal matters related to the development, implementation, and administration of various U.S. economic sanctions programs, including those that target terrorists, narcotics traffickers, proliferators of weapons of mass destructions, and foreign governments in

countries such as Cuba, Iran, and Syria. Smith received his B.A., with high

honors, from Michigan State University’s James Madison College, and the Honors College. He received his J.D., also with high honors, from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was an editor of The University of Chicago Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable David M. Ebel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. After his clerkship, he was a litigation associate in the Washington office of Covington & Burling LLP. Smith then joined the Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel, an office responsible for advising the White House and Executive Branch agencies on novel and complicated questions of statutory interpretation and constitutional law. He subsequently

served as Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General, with a portfolio that focused primarily on national security issues related to economic sanctions, electronic surveillance, and the capture, interrogation, and detention of individuals under law enforcement and law of war authorities.

Immediately before joining the Treasury, Smith was a Deputy Legal Adviser to the National Security Council at the White House. He has won various professional awards and recognitions and is a member of the federal government’s Senior Executive Service.

Smith is a Petoskey native, but spent his summers in Bay View. He participated in the recreation program as a child and eventually was a lifeguard and sailing instructor at the Bay View waterfront. His parents are Clark and Sally Shearer Smith of Bay View and Petoskey.

Brad Smith

demonstrates that love is good business and raises millions of dollars annually for the organizations she runs. She is a prolific writer and has been featured in the New York Times and on ABC World News, NPR, PBS, CNN, and Huffington Post and named by the White House as one of 15 Champions of Change for violence against women in 2011. Stevens recently received the Distinguished Alumna Award from Vanderbilt Divinity School, was induct-ed into the Tennessee Women’s Hall of Fame and conferred an honorary doctor-ate by The University of the South.

In fall 2013, Stevens launched the first Thistle Farms national conference welcoming attendees from over 30 states. Her newest book, “The Way of Tea & Justice: Rescuing the World’s Favorite Beverage from its Violent History,” was released on November 4, 2014.

Stevens lives in Nashville with her husband, Grammy-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon, and their three sons.

Week Seven in EducationSign up for courses online or at Voorhies Box Office

As we gear up for our 7th week of this amazing Chautauqua season, there are some compelling e d u c a t i o n a l

opportunities you need to know about!First, on Monday, August 3, from

1:00-3:00 p.m. in Voorhies Hall, Rev. Becca Stevens will join forces with our incredible Great Decisions Class to explore the topic of Human Trafficking. You will hear more of Becca’s incredible credentials elsewhere in this publication and in worship bulletins. What you may not know about is that our Dick Kelbaugh, a master facilitator of a nationwide curriculum known as Great Decisions, has put together a free, two-hour program that puts you in direct

contact with Becca Stevens and other informed voices to explore one of the world’s most pressing problems. Please don’t miss this incredible opportunity brought to you by your Education Team. Special thanks to Dick and his Great Decisions students for including all of Bay View and the surrounding community in this special invitation. No sign up is necessary; just show up!

Also in the coming week, we are thrilled to be welcoming back one of our most beloved teachers, Dr. Allen Horstman, to teach two amazing cours-es, and they both have room for you! One class is on Michigan History, and it meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (Aug 3, 5, and 7) from 1-2:30 p.m. The other class examines the first 400 years of Christian history and is entitled “From Jesus to the Creeds.” It meets the same days, but from 3-4:30 p.m. Dr. Horstman is a retired professor of

Toby Jones

By Toby Jones, Director of Education



The Town CrierAnnual Berles Men’s Tennis Tournament Results

(Right, from left) B Division run-ners up winners Jon Chism, Dan McDermott, Jim Berles, Joel Kirkpatrick, Jim Schuur.

The Berles Men’s doubles tournament was played last week-end on the lake courts. Winners in the A division were James Smith and Andrew Smith over Jim Berles and Mitch Franseth 6/4-6/4.

A Division runners up playoffs won by Peter Fitzgerald and Morgan Pike over Drew Parsons and John Hoenig 3/6-6/3-6/4.

B Division champs were Dan York and Nick Boles over Matt Schroeder and Dennis Richardville 6/3-6/3.

B Division runners up playoff won by Jon Chism/Dan McDermott over Joel Fitzpatrick/Jim Schuur 6/1-6/2.

(Left, from left) A Division runners up: Mitch Franseth, Jim Berles, Dave Berles, Champs Andrew Smith and James Smith.

(Right, from left) A Division runners up playoff win-ners Morgan Pike, Peter Fitzgerald, Dave Berles, John Hoenig and Drew Parsons.

(Left, from left) B Division winners Dan York, Nick Boles, and runners up Dennis Richardville and Matt Schroeder.

History from Albion College, where he served faithfully for 27 years. He has both a deep knowledge base and a terrific approach to teaching, and we hope you will take advantage of his presence with us for either or both of these classes.

Noted Northern Michigan Artist Heidi Finley will be back with us for her second course in Turkish Marbling. This time, she will be showing us how to mar-ble silk handkerchiefs. She provides all the materials and is an incredibly fun and engaging person with whom to work.

Finally, hone your culinary skills by joining us for our final two cooking classes of the summer. The first is Wednesday, Aug 5 from 10 a.m.-noon with Shelley Ellefson. She’ll be

introducing you to Plant-Based cooking. You’ll leave with a full belly and some easy-to-use and utterly healthy recipes. The second is on Thursday, August 6, with noted Northern Michigan chef, Richard Marszalec, of Stafford’s Bay View Inn. Richard will be sharing several of Stafford’s classic seafood recipes with us. Don’t eat lunch before this one! It meets from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday.

Sign up for all of these courses today either in Voorhies Hall or online at bay-view.asapconnected.com!

We want to thank all of you who attended our fundraising dinner last Thursday evening at the Petoskey-Bay View Country Club. We so appreciate your presence and your financial sup-

port. Those of you who didn’t get to attend and hear Lou Kasischke can still get his book After the Wind at McLean & Eakin and you can still donate to the 2016 Education Programs through Melissa Thompson at the Development office in Wade Hall.

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Looking Ahead at Scarrow Friday Forums: AUGUST 14The Truth About Biofuels Sustainability and the Food vs. Fuel Debate; John M. Helge, Senior Corporate Account Manager, Water & Process Services NALCO, An Ecolab Company


Page 6 Friday, July 31, 2015The Town CrierBay View Performing Arts Concerts & Productions“The Soul of the 70’s” Pops ConcertSaturday, Aug. 1, 8:00 p.m.

With a setlist that includes virtu-ally every greatest hits of the 1970’s, a fantastic band made up of industry professionals, and two frontline singers that are dynamite, Saturday August 1st

will bring one of Bay View’s most rockin’ shows all summer. Soul of the 70’s, designed to be a touring show, will make its world premiere on the stage of John M. Hall on Saturday,

August 1st at 8pm. The show is con-ceived and produced by Chris Ludwa and written by Tony Patterson. The show features Jerome Collins, who played Simba in The Lion King, before making his performing career his full time job with male supergroup Straight No Chaser.

Sentimental Journey with a Tribute to the Greatest GenerationSunday, Aug. 2

The Bay View Music Festival presents Sentimental Journey: a Tribute to the G r e a t e s t Generation. After the success of last year’s c o n c e r t p a y i n g respect to the courage and bravery of this u n i q u e generation of women and men, Bay View Music Festival returns with another set of musical hits and the memories they

elicit on August 2 at 8 p.m. Audiences can hear everything from “I’ll Be Seeing You” to hits made popular by the Glenn Miller Orchestra as well as the signature plaintive sound of composer Aaron Copland, who wrote “Fanfare for the Common Man.” The Centennial Hymn which was not performed on July 19 due to a power outage will be performed this evening too.

The evening’s program is a patriotic salute in musical form, featuring tunes from the World War eras such as Hot Time in Old Berlin, made famous by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters. It also features American Patrol, originally composed in 1885, but made popular in an arrangement by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Singer Amanda Powerll will be featured as a guest artist at this special Vesper concert. The concert will take place in Hall Auditorium.

A Night at the Opera (Voted an Audience Favorite!)Wednesday, Aug. 5

On Wednesday, August 5, experience one of Bay View Music Festival’s most popular annual chamber music concerts—A Night at the Opera. Experience four stunning and unique voices, three talented pianists, and more than 100 collective years of experience in musical theatre literature come alive in a night of virtuosic arias, duets, trios and ensembles.

The concert takes place on Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 p.m. in Hall Auditorium.

Opening the program is the powerful aria Here I Stand from The Rake’s Progress by influential composer Igor Stravinsky. This opera is based on William Hogarth’s eight paintings and engravings of the same name, and relates the decline and fall of the character Tom Rakewell, who travels to London and wastes all of his money in frivolous temptations with Nick Shadow, who turns out to be the Devil.

Other selections include Glück

das mir verblieb from Die Tote Stadt (German for “The Dead City”) by composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold, considered to be one of the predecessors of modern film music; excerpts from the opera La Cioconda by composer Amilcare

Ponchielli, and Susannah by American composer Carlisle Floyd; A deux genoux from Cendrillon by composer Jules Massenet, which is based on the 1698 version of the Cinderella fairytale; and the classic Mon père! Dieu vous garde! from Act III of the Charles Gounod opera Roméo et Juliette.

Bringing to life these opera masterpieces will be tenor Jeffrey Picón, soprano Risa Renae Harman, mezzo soprano Élise DesChamps, bass-baritone Brian Banion, pianists Casey Robards, Anthony Patterson, and Kelly Hale.

Nationally Recognized Worship Leader Offers Free Workshop on Church Music

A two-hour workshop, led by Amanda Powell, will include lots of singing, lively conversation and a chance to explore what music and worship TODAY are all about. Come with an open mind, a willing voice and a friend!

Monday, August 3 at 7 p.m. in Evelyn Hall (next to Hall Aud).

The Art Song Recital on Friday, July 31,

is at 7 p.m. in Voorhies Hall,

not 8 p.m.



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Sailing Scoop - “Wegotta Regatta”T h e

2 0 1 5 Chicago to Mackinac r a c e and the H a r b o r S p r i n g s U g o t t a R e g a t t a have noth-in’ on us here at Bay View. We had some fun, fabulous,

exciting Sunfish races this past Saturday!Frank Frisinger (14 year old guest of

the Hanssens) had never sailed a Sunfish before and skillfully navigated the course finishing 1st overall in all three races. We think it’s in the genes, as his dad crewed for the Hanssens in Ugotta and we’ve heard they finished second in their class in the regatta. We also heard that Frank sails a multitude of boats back home. It was great fun to watch him.

Evan Kirkpatrick raced solo for the first time this summer and did a fabulous job in strong winds.

Max Ellsworth caused quite a stir on the dock when he signaled for help after capsizing during the second race. We

were taking bets on what happened, and figured it was mechanical since Max is such a good sailor. Sure enough, he had lost his dagger board while on a run. (Note to self….don’t take dagger board out completely and place on Sunfish deck while on a run….it might slide off and float away.) He capsized intention-ally and the rescue boat brought him a dagger board. Max’s boat was whole and ready again in time for the third race.

John Schloff capsized poor Sarah Schloff and Megan Biddle before AND after the first race on purpose. A bit chilly after the shenanigans, they jumped ship for the second and third race and John sailed solo.

Evelyn and “Captain Jack Sparrow” (aka Charlie Schloff)

Women’s Doubles Tournament ResultsThe annual bayview women’s doubles

tournament was played Monday and Wednesday at the lake courts under blue skies and mild temps. Rachel Votruba and Sarah Smith were the champions winning a close set playoff (7/5) over Laura El Mohandes and Kristin Berles. Beth Jones and Jan McPheely won 6/3 over Annette Davis and Barb Emmer in a playoff for 3rd. All were awarded plaques. Congratulations to all participants for a hard played fun event.

Above (from left) Rachel Votruba, Sarah Smith, Paul Tomey, Kristin Berles, and Laura El-Mohandes

Above (from left) Annette Davie, Barb Emmer, Paul Tomey, Beth Jones, and Jan McPheely

Spectrum Brass and the Bay View Chamber BrassBrian Buerkle, Conductor

Present:Spectrum Brass Seminar Benefit Concert

Friday, July 31, 8:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish

513 Howard Street, Petoskey

Music for large brass ensemble and brass quintet by:DiLorenzo, Scheidt, Copland, Bjork, Chesky, Wolfe and more!

Admission is free, donations accepted.All donations go to the Spectrum Brass Scholarship Fund


Page 8 Friday, July 31, 2015The Town CrierEasy-going Guided Walk in Our “Secret” Woods

The next Woods Walk will cover the southeast section of the Bay View Woods, an intriguing area that can be a challenge to reach. Due to its relative remoteness, it’s one of the least-visited areas of the woods. On Monday, August 3, the parking area closest to the upper woods will be open for participant use. The walk will begin at 3:30 p.m. and last about an hour. Walking will be easy and on level trails. The walk is led by Woods Advisory Committee member Tracy Datlen.

At this time of year, participants will be on the look out for summer flowers and mushrooms. On last Monday’s walk, participants saw several species of mushrooms, fern, moss and club moss. The white Indian Pipe blooms

have just emerged from the forest floor. These fascinating ghostly-looking plants are unusual because they contain chlorophyll and are an unexpected treat to see. We also saw and heard a very noisy Sharp-shinned Hawk family who

were hunting in the Bay View Woods. Summer is a fascinating season in the woods. Adult birds are encouraging their young to get out into the world and feed themselves, often to the dissatisfaction of the young who are often reluctant to take on “adult” responsibilities.

Directions: Drive up Division Road, go past the church (on left side of road). At the the crest of the hill the parking area will be on your right. Enter into the parking area in the woods. If you prefer to walk the trails up to the meeting place, you can meet the group at the parking area. No dogs allowed on walk. Please wear sturdy shoes, bug spray and a hat. For more information email Tracy at [email protected].

(Above) White Indian Pipe blooms

Junior Tennis Tournament Dominates 5th WeekSaturday started out with 75 entries,

140 matches, and only five days to get it all done. The courts were filled from 12:30 to 5:30 with our rising stars play-ing their hearts out under the boiling sun. With the brunt of the matches concluding on Wednesday, our final match ups began. With some astounding victories here are the results:

Girls 10’s: Winner: Riley Vandevelde Runner up: Eloise Roberts Cos. Winner: Allie Goelz Cos. Runner up: Abby Kirkpatrick Girls 10’s doubles: Winner: Riley Vandevelde and Eloise

RobertsRunner up: Abby Kirkpatrick and

Allie Goelz Boys 10’s: Winner: Wally LynchRunner up: Pete WestCos. Winner: Graham Kristoff Cos. Runner up: Drew Dowling Boys 10’s doubles: Winner: Wally Lynch and Will

Samberg Runner up: James Flanigan and Pete

WestCos. Winner: Graff Gucky and Jack

Nolan Cos. Runner up: Drew Dowling and

Drew Watson Girls 14’s singles: Winner: Kirby Westerfield Runner up: Kate FletcherCos. Winner: Mary Davis Cos. Runner up: Nina Ellsworth Girls 14’s doubles: Winners: Zoe Ellsworth and Meg

Asbury Runner up: Roberta Fisher and

Emma Godwin Cos. Winner: Bateman Solms and

Nina Ellsowrth Cos. Runner up: Claire Samberg and

Mary Davis Boy’s 14’s: Winner: Ryan Blackburn Runner Up: Vince Manning Cos. Winner: Nate ShultzCos. Runner up: Max Trotter Boy’s 14 doublesWinner: Ryan Blackburn and Bauer

Gucky

Runner up: Vince Manning and Carter Smith

Cons. Winnner: Nate Shultz and Brock Woods

Cons. Runner up: Micheal Bush and Cavin Phillips

Girl’s 18 singles: Winner: Molly Berger Runner up: Sofie SchumacherGirl’s 18 Doubles: Winner: Rae Claramunt and Julia

Schmuckler Runner up: Molly Berger and Sofie

Schumacher Boy’s 18 singles: Winner: Conner Allen Runner up: Neil McLean Cons. Winner: Brenden Grigg

Cons. Runner up: Zack El-Mohandes Boy’s 18 doubles: Winner: Neil and Grant McLean Runner up: Conner Allen and Zack

El-Mohandes Cons. Winner: Drew Parsons and

William Westerfield Cons. Runner up: Joe Claramont and

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Sailing continued from page 7 Here are the results: (*denotes

skipper):1st Race: “Just Kidding” - 1st – Frank Frisinger

(13:48), 2nd – Max Ellsworth (16:36), 3rd – Evan Kirkpatrick (23:00)

“College Bound” – 1st – Ryan Harrington (14:34)

“Arrrrgh…” – 1st – Evelyn* & dad Charlie Schloff (17:13)

“Triple Trouble” – 1st – Megan Biddle* with Sarah & dad John Schloff (15:13)

“Rub a Dub Dub, Three Friends in a Tub” – 1st – Jack Hanssen* & Hugh and Ford Frisinger (22:10)

2nd Race:

“I Kid U Knot” – 1st – Frank Frisinger (13:21), 2nd Evan Kirkpatrick (20:48)

“California, Here I Come” – 1st – Ryan Harrington (14:24)

“Avast Me Hearties” – 1st - Evelyn* & Captain Hook (15:41)

“Solo O Mio” – 1st - John Schloff (13:23)

“Rub a Dub Do, Now We’re Down to Two” – 1st – Jack Hanssen & Hugh OR Ford Frisinger…sorry! Not sure which one bailed and which one stayed! (17:38)

“Knee Replacement” – 1st- Rocky Rosacker (17:08)

3rd Race:“Kidding Around” – 1st – Frank

Frisinger (13:28), 2nd – Dagger Board Ellsworth (15:07), 3rd – Evan Kirkpatrick (22:45)

“Shiver Me Timbers” – 1st – Evelyn* & Captain Jack Sparrow (16:26)

“Finish Line Pirouette” – 1st – John Schloff (13:30)

“Early Bird Special” – 1st – Rocky Rosacker (15:00)

Join us this coming Saturday for more fun at the waterfront. Please have your boats ready to go by 12:30pm! The Skippers Meeting will begin at 12:30pm and races will start promptly at 1pm. All are welcome. If you would like to race, but don’t know how, please call (410) 991-0201, and we’ll pair you up with an experienced sailor!

Seventh Week is upon us! Recreation is ready for August!

The 2nd Annual MEALS of HOPE

Packaging Event took place Wednesday, July 29. Campers packed more than 21,000 fortified mac and cheese meals to donate to the Manna Food Project of Emmet County. We are so proud of our campers and leaders efforts to help those in need. Many thanks to the Popper Family for their dedication to the youth of northern Michigan!

Congrats to the participants of the 6th annual Youth Triathlon! Campers of all ages swam over 50 yards, biked 1 mile and ran a half mile to cross the fin-ish line. Fun competition was had by all involved! Thank you to Amy and Rocky Rosacker and all the volunteers for mak-ing this event a success.

Ernie Gray Olympics reflection! It was a beautiful day, full of happy campers and smiling leaders. The Gray Family was present and donated 350

plus popsicles for the campers and lead-ers. We were so grateful on a hot day! Dick Taylor was also recognized and we appreciated his donation of Olympic (and tennis) plaques given over the past 30 years.

After Monday’s Olympic debriefing with the Boys and Girls staff, many things came to our attention. We were dismayed to learn that this was the most stressful day for our leaders. Leaders described parents who were critical, interrupted them during group instruction and pulled campers away when leaders were trying to get them ready for the next event.

We want our staff to feel supported and excited to be part of Olympics. This should not be a day of undue stress for them. Parents need to remember they are “youth” leaders who invest numerous hours planning activities and fun events for your children. They are not perfect, they may not always score correctly, or record an event accurately. This is the Bay View Olympics, it is meant as a fun, participatory competition.

Things to take note of: Parents should take pictures while their campers are on the podium, or after Olympics. Parent “training” for events can happen any day of the week leading up to Olympics, but

should not occur the day of Olympics.Tom Shearer created this event as a

“friendly” competition between campers. We encourage every camper to give it

their best, be good sportsmen and have fun. When overly competitive parents intervene, they set a different tone than we are trying to create. Please remember this for future events and always encour-age your camper to support their fellow campers, have fun, and do their best.

Week Ahead:Monday August 3:Burger Bash 5:00 p.m.: $7 Meal

includes burger, salad, chips, watermel-on and lemonade. All proceeds benefit the Rec Program. Bake Sale by Squirrels.

Ping Pong Tournament to follow immediately after, at the Rec. Ages 15 and over see Parker Nelson to register.

Wednesday, August 5: Bears over-night

Friday, August 7: Burger Bash II, starts at 11:00 a.m. at beach

Awards Picnic starts at 12:00 p.m.Mini Shirt Shoppe will be available

starting at 11:00 a.m.Lost and Found will be on display,

but after the picnic it will be donated to a local charity.

Can’t Believe It’s Week 7!By Polly Alexander, Director of Recreation

Polly Alexander

Recreation’s Week Seven!


Page 10 Friday, July 31, 2015The Town Crier“State of Bay View” Presentation at Campus Campus Club August 4 at 7:30 p.m.

The 2015 “State of Bay View” P r e s e n t a t i o n featuring Jon Chism, Bay View Association President of the Board of Trustees, and John Stakoe,

Executive Director, will be presenting this annual favorite of the Tuesday night programs. Their joint assessment is for all who are interested in hearing about the a c h i e v e m e n t s , concerns and plans for our amazing c o m m u n i t y . This will be John Stakoe’s last presentation at the Campus Club, as our Executive Director, before he retires in October 2015. You won’t want to miss it.

Tuesday, August 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Campus Club.

President, Jon Chism

Executive Director John Stakoe

Proposal to Amend Articles of Association InformationYour Board of Trustees urges you to vote YES for the amendments to the Articles of Association. The adoption of this language

is required for Bay View to continue being under the tax exempt umbrella of the United Methodist Church and if it doesn’t pass, Bay View would lose its tax exempt status.

Advantages to remaining a nonprofit under the umbrella of the UMC as opposed to applying for a 501c3 of our own:• Lower administrative costs. Increased administrative costs and staff time are required for operating an independent 501(c)3.

Maintaining records and information needed for filing tax returns would require increased staff time and resources. • Currently, the Association is not required to file a Form 990, which would makes Bay View’s financial information,

including donor information and sales income, public knowledge.Can Bay View get its own 501(c)3? We have a great arrangement with the UMC. It costs us nothing to be under their umbrella

other than to keep our articles and bylaws in compliance with their requirements. If we go it alone, we have the cost of applying for tax exempt status and no assurance of acceptance.



The Town Crier

Election Changes & InformationAnnual Meeting Election Information for Voting Members of the Bay View AssociationBy John P. Stakoe, Bay View Association Executive Director

The voting membership approved amendments to the Bay View Association’s By-Laws at the August 3, 2013 Annual Meeting that affect the voting process in 2015.

The primary change is that voters will have the choice of voting electronically. Simply Voting has been hired as the independent third-party election provider. The Board of Trustees authorized the use of Simply Voting at the May 23, 2014 board meeting. The voter may choose to vote by electronic ballot beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 14, 2015, and ending at 7 a.m. Eastern Time on August 8, 2015.

The Annual Meeting date is Saturday, August 8, 2015. Simply Voting will send an email or postal letter notifying the voter of the elec-

tor I.D. and Password to be used at the website. This elector I.D. and Password will be unique to each voter.

You are responsible to conduct your vote prior to the official end date and time to be officially tallied. Simply Voting is a system that ensures no more than one vote per voting member and is secure, secret, reliable and easy to use and may be audited. The voter will enter an “elector ID” and a “password” at the web site.

If the voter chooses to vote by paper ballot, that option will be available from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the Annual Meeting on August 8, 2015. Also, absentee ballot requests are available now until Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at 5 p.m. in the Bay View Business Office. Applications for absentee ballot may be submitted by mail as well, and must be postmarked by July 9, 2015. Voting members may go to the “Members Only” area of the Bay View web site where a pdf of the absentee ballot request form may be printed, filled out, and then emailed to [email protected], or faxed to 231-347-4330. This option is available until July 9, 2015. New this year is that the absentee voter application must be signed by the voter, per By-Law 70. No one may sign in

Election deadlines are as follows:Candidates for the office of Trustee Nominating Petitions signed by

at least twenty (20) leasehold members and the candidate information sheet, both on forms available in the Bay View Business Office – are due no later than 5 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015.

Reminder: No leaseholding member may sign more than three (3) petitions; Associate members are not eligible to vote and may not sign petitions.

Filing deadline for By-Law Amendments is 5 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2015.

To vote at the Annual Meeting, a new member must be approved as a leaseholder by the Board of Trustees at the Board meeting held on July 10, 2015, and the leasehold assignment must be signed by all parties.

Members may apply to the Business Office for an absentee paper ballot at any time from May 1 until 5 p.m. on the Wednesday (Aug. 5, 2015) preceding the Annual Meeting. Applications received by mail must be postmarked by July 9, 2015.

Summer Program Correction

In the 2015 Bay View Summer Program book, the 140th Annual Meeting and Election is incor-rectly listed twice: once on Sat., Aug. 1 and again on Sat., Aug. 8.

The correct date is: Saturday, August 8, in John M.

Hall Auditorium. Voting polls open at 8:30 a.m.

and close at 12 Noon.The Annual Meeting will begin

at 9 a.m. We apologize for any confusion. Three members will be recognized

for their 50 year membership, as well as other noteworthy accomplish-ments.

Electronic Voting Important Information!

Please be aware that if you are planning to vote electronically, the electronic polls close at 7 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015. Voters who choose to vote electronically must do so BEFORE 7 a.m. on the day of the election.

The Annual Meeting date is Saturday, August 8, 2015.


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Bay View Woman’s Council News The Woman’s Council has a new

telephone number, (231) 881-9650.The Bay View Woman’s Council

board will meet on Monday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 a.m. in the Woman’s Council building.

You are invited to the Bay View Woman’s Council carry-in luncheon and installation of officers for the 2016 Season at 12 noon on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Bring your own plate and utensils, and a luncheon dish and join us.Asbury International Film Series

The Asbury International Film Series will continue on Monday, July 27 with the Mr. (M.W.) Turner, from the U.K. This Mike Leigh biopic stars Timothy Spall and Paul Jesson. The movie begins at 8 p.m. in Voorhies Hall. There is no charge for the film, but donations are appreciated by the Education Committee that makes this program possible.

For Sale by Owner PostingsCottages for sale by owner can be

advertised by placing a poster or listing in the glass front case stand on the lawn to the east of the Post Office.2015 Bay View Literary Magazine is Available

What does Bishop Emerson Colaw expereince in “The Decade of Relinquishment?” What was it like for Rev. Donald Messer to be involved in the Civil Rights March in Selma, Alabama in 1965 and again at the 50th Anniversary March in 2015? These and other voices speak to us in the Summer 2015 Edition of The Bay View Literary Magazine, avail-able at the Business Office, the Library, and the Gathering Post for $5 each. All proceeds go to the Association. Each author may pick up a complimentary copy. Asbury International Film Series

The Theatre Arts Committee would like to thank the volunteer ushers for Ragtime for a job very well done. Also, a big thanks goes to all who helped make the cast party a great success, and a very special thank you goes to Pat Sehr for

opening her home for the party.Your Chariot Awaits!

If you need a ride from your cottage to any Bay View performance, you can call for the Bay View Jetty to pick you up. Call Fred Faust at (520) 907-3469.Mostly Poems

Mostly Poems by Jean Liberty Pickett and kin is now for sale at the Gathering Post at the Bay View Post Office. It is a sequel to the one sold last year. Included in this second edition are also poems by Jean’s late sister, Marion (Liberty) Krause, as well as Jean’s newest poems. A few photographs are also included. Many of Jean’s poems have been in issues of The Bay View Literary Magazine and the Petoskey News-Review. The Picketts had a family cottage in Bay View for 25 years. Also for sale are David Pickett’s original cards and paintings.Hiland Cottage Kitchen Shower

Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. at Hiland Cottage at One Hiland Drive in Petoskey, a wonderful dream of Hiland Cottage becoming a home for so many came true. The kitchen has been well loved and well utilized. It is time to polish our dream and to do that we’re having a Kitchen Shower. We have reg-istered at Bed, Bath and Beyond under “Hiland Cottage.”

If you prefer to make a cash dona-tion, please do so in the form of a VISA gift card. We are hopeful to upgrade a few of the appliances as well as restock and update all that is so well used in the kitchen. Please, no wrapped gifts. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to drop off gifts a the Hiland Cottage with Nan or Stormy. Thank you. Please RSVP by email to [email protected] or phone at (231) 487-4824.Bay View Bridge Marathon

The Facts: 1. Date: first weekend in August through Labor Day. Final day to register Aug. 1.2. You need a partner. Bring your old one or we will help you find a new one.3. Campus Club is the sponsor this year. You may arrange to play your four games there or in your home.4. You will be playing 20 hand-dealt games or Bridge each session. 5. Proceeds from your $5 registration will be donated to Manna.

6. Last year’s winners are Rose Crandell and Regina Russell. 7. You may register at the Campus Club on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, when you come to play at a Bridge party (all welcomed and at all levels).8. Or by calling Mary Sue or Dick Hansen at (231) 347-6630 or Connie or Jim Burt at (231) 348-9720.Technology Committee Update

Bay View offers two public use com-puters and printers?

A Dell computer and Ricoh copier are located in the Gathering Post inside the Bay View Post Office. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may access your email and print out messages or Word attachments for $.15 each.

At the Bay View Library a new Dell computer with an attached printer is available for public use during regular Library hours. Cost is $.10 per page for black-and-white, and $.20 for color.

These computers are configured to ensure security for all users. Specifically, they are set up with software that will erase all information (passwords, browsing history, etc.) about each session once the user has logged off. Such systems only work when used correctly, however; so we encourage all users to make sure that they log off when they are finished using the computer!

In addition to using the computer network responsibly, users must respect the privacy of others and comply with all copyright and software license agree-ments. Users may not install any soft-ware, post any illegal information, or access sites not within the behavioral tenets of the Association. Patrons are asked to restrict usage to 15 mintues if others are waiting.

We hope you take advantage of these technology resources on campus.Retirement Reception Planned for Executive Director

Save the Date: Sunday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. at Evelyn Hall, a dessert reception will be held to recognize John P. Stakoe, Executive Director of Bay View, upon his announced retirement (effective October 31, 2015). More details to follow.

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