May 2024 Newsletter

May 2024 Newsletter

Treasurer’s Report

LAKESIDE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

TREASURERS REPORT FOR THE ONE MONTH AND NINE MONTHS ENDING MARCH, 2024

 Summer Staff

Our staff for the summer season consists of:

     Kevin Kissinger—Maintenance Manager

     Brent Seese—part time

     Brady Kissinger—part time

     Peter Alferi—part time

Congratulations to Kevin Kissinger on his recent commendation for service as a police officer to the city of East Jordan.  He received an award for Courage and Commitment with Excellence in Service.

 Electrical Boxes  Some of you have noticed that electrical boxes are looking shabby.  The City of Harbor Springs, provider of our electric service, will send workers to recondition and paint all of Lakeside’s electrical boxes.  Work will be done throughout the summer.

 Friends and Family  If you give permission for family and/or friends to stay in your unit, without your presence, please provide your guests with copies of the LSC General Rules.  Both can be found on the LSC website.

Reminders

• Dogs must be leashed at all times.
• Common Elements of the Association may be used by Owners and their guests. This includes lawns, paths, gazebo, beaches, waterfront, mooring areas, etc.
• General Rules– 3.9 states: “Any gathering or event that effectively monopolizes a Lakeside amenity or otherwise prevents the fair use of that amenity by other Co-Owners is prohibited without the express prior written approval by the Board of Directors.”  Please email Shelly Germain (Board President) with requests before planning get-togethers of more than 6 people.
• It is the owners responsibility to maintain decks. Stain is provided by the association if you do the work yourself or if you contract to have the work done.  If you need assistance, please contact Kevin by submitting a work request through the LSC website.  The approved product is a transparent cedar colored stain.

Pool and Hot Tub

Spring cleaning and maintenance was completed at the pool house.

• Deep cleaning
• Regrouting of tile in pool
• LED lights were replaced in the hot tub last fall and in the pool this spring.
• Pool drained and bottom repainted
• Windows were washed inside and out
• Floor was resealed

Pool House Main Door   

• Door Code: C4675
• The main door to the pool house is in disrepair and needs to be replaced. We consulted with Skip’s Glass, EPS Security, and Sure Lock & Homes while selecting a door with an improved security system.

 SPRING UPDATE

• Portable Pickleball nets are up and ready for play.  Rackets and balls are kept in a storage bench that provides protection from rain and gives players and spectators a place to sit.
• Pond aerators have been turned on and Aquashade added to control aquatic plant life.
• Geese deterrent has been applied and will continue throughout the season.
• Spring clean-up has been completed by Evergreen.
• Sprinklers have been initiated for the season and the system extended to irrigate newly installed shrubs.
• Seeding of plow damage is being addressed.
• Tree removal will be completed by both our staff and tree removal services.

New Rental Procedures

The Rental Surveys that were completed by Co-owners last fall guided the Board to make improvements to the Lakeside Club Rental Procedures, that can be accessed on the LSC website.

Twelve Co-owners submitted Intent to Rent forms with annual $300 Rental Fees (prorated this year–$225).  Upon acceptance of the Intent to Rent form, a URL is emailed to a Co-owner that provides a link to the new LSC Rental Agreement.  Submission by prospective renters is done online with completed forms emailed directly to the renter, the Co-owner (or designee), and Lakeside Club.  The emailed rental agreement includes parking passes (not more than two) that renters print and bring with them to display on vehicle dashboards.

So far, the system is functioning well as noted by both Co-owners who rent out their units and their renters.

Kudos to Owner Denise Baird

A recent wind storm caused a canoe/kayak to break free from its mooring.  Denise helped a neighbor by notifying us before the watercraft escaped across the lake.  Thank you for keeping an eye on the waterfront.

 John Lehman shares information from the LSC website and info about Local Events and Activities in May.

Web page of the month:              petoskeylsc.com              (password) LSC76Owners

Web page of the month: Repair Request Form (MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS Menu)

This page allows you to send a request for repairs or other work on your unit to Property Manager Kevin Kissinger. But the Association is only responsible for general common elements such as hallways, roofs, and chimneys, not elements such as sliding doors, skylights, or air conditioners, so be sure to check the Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities web page before you submit a work request.

Local Events and Activities in May

Notice that many of the following events are offered online, so they are available for members who are not currently at Lakeside Club. To copy the web address of an event easily, use the LSC website’s version of this Newsletter.

Beginning at 10 am from mid April to May 11, enjoy the exhibit “Emerging Artists 2024,” a collection of NCMC student works. (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/emerging-artists-2024-collection-ncmc-student-works)

At 12 noon on Thursdays from May 2 to May 30, take the online course “A Beginners Guide to Personal Finance” led by financial adviser Austin Wilson. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5680029)

At 5:30 pm on Thursdays from May 2 to May 24, join the Gentle Yoga May Class at North Central Michigan College. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5675223)

At 5:30 pm on May 2, enjoy a presentation “Ivan Swift and the Mackinackers” by Kyle Bagnall of Mackinac State Historic Parks. (https://www.harborspringshistory.org/events/calendar/history-talks/ivan-swift-and-the-mackinackers.html)

At 7:30 pm on May 4, enjoy a concert “Celebrating 35 Years of Music” by the Little Traverse Choral Society, at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ltcs-35-years-of-music)

Starting at 10 am on May 4 and 5, experience “Art in the Barn” for arts, crafts and food at the Emmet County Fairgrounds. (https://petoskeyarea.com/events/) (https://www.facebook.com/events/1710884522672328)

At 3 pm on May 5, hear the Northern Michigan Brass Band’s concert at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/northern-michigan-brass-band-concert-1)

At 3:30 pm on May 10, take a “Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk” with Conservation Specialist Amy Lipson. (https://landtrust.org/events-template/mothers-day-wildflower-walk/

At 6 pm on May 10, enjoy a concert by the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/the-okee-dokee-brothers)

At 7 pm on May 10, the new “Noteable” chamber choir will perform its first concert in the Reycraft Room at the Perry Hotel. (https://www.harborlightnews.com/articles/northern-michigans-noteable-vocal-ensemble-to-perform-first-concert-may-10/)

At 2 pm on May 11, you can “Become a Citizen Scientist” by using the iNaturalist app to contribute to conservation and biodiversity. (https://landtrust.org/events-template/become-a-citizen-scientist/)

At 7 pm on May 14 Amy Tan, bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, will be talking about her latest book at the City Opera House in Traverse City. (https://www.cityoperahouse.org/node/558)

At 11 am on May 15, celebrate International Museum Day by touring the Harbor Springs History Museum, Ephraim Shay’s Aha boat, and the Andrew J. Blackbird House. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5675101)

At 5:30 pm Wednesdays from May 15 through June 26, Attend 7 sessions of “Line Dancing with Suzie Cartwright.” (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5654816)

At 9 pm on May 15, be at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park for a presentation “Listening in the Dark: Soundscapes in the Night Sky” by Susan Mayo. (https://landtrust.org/events-template/listening-in-the-dark-soundscapes-in-the-night-sky/)

At 7:30 pm on May 17 and 18 or 1 pm on May 18, attend the Great Lake Dance Academy’s presentation of “Through the Pages” at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/great-lakes-dance-academy-2024-annual-spring-dance-recital-through-the-pages)

From May 16-19 you can attend various events at the “National Morel Mushroom Festival” in Boyne City, with an opportunity to forage for some delicious morels. (https://www.bcmorelfestival.com/schedule-of-events.html)

At 11:30 am on May 16 attend a Luncheon Lecture at NCMC, “All About Birds,” by Dan Wanschura. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5492977)

At 11 am on May 18, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Little Traverse History Museum. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5674871)

At 1 pm on May 18, take a wildflower walk in the Offield Reserve with Brad van Blon. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5662133)

From 1-5 pm on May 19, you can taste wine from 16 different local wineries during “Petoskey Uncorked” at the Odawa Casino. (https://petoskey.wine)

At 2 pm on May 19, watch the classic movie “An American in Paris” at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/an-american-in-paris)

At 7 pm on May 19, watch the classic movie “Singin’ in the Rain” at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/singin-in-the-rain)

At 5:30 pm on May 23, attend CTAC’s “May Swirl,” a blend of wine, cuisine, music and art. (https://crookedtree.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/crookedtree/event.jsp?event=14386)

At 5:30 pm on May 23, attend the presentation “A Cloud Over the Land” by Deborah Richmond, tribal historian of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. (https://www.harborspringshistory.org/events/calendar/history-talks/a-cloud-over-the-land.html)

Beginning at 4 pm on May 24 at Pond Hill Farms, hear the brother and sister duo “The Honeybadgers” on keyboard and guitar. (https://www.pondhill.com/farm-happening-details/honeybadgers)

During the 3 days from May 25 to May 27, attend the Fort Michilimackinac Historical Reenactment Pageant. (https://northernmichiganguides.com/fort-michilimackinac-historical-reenactment-pageant-mackinaw-city)

Beginning at 4 pm on May 26 at Pond Hill Farm, hear live music by funk, rock, blues and neo-soul group ”Serita’s Black Rose.” (https://www.pondhill.com/farm-happening-details/qguxoo8jmdssxsatmtywfessqr36zv-d73e6-msh2d-8hyby)

At 7 pm on May 26, Hear the “Preservation Hall Jazz Band” and its take on New Orleans jazz at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/preservation-hall-jazz-band)

At 10 am on May 27 watch the Harbor Springs Memorial Day Parade on Main Street. (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/memorial-day-parade-and-breakfast-2024-14310?calendarMonth=2024-05-01)

On May 29 through June 2, attend the “2024 Aldo Leopold Festival” in the Les Cheneaux Islands. (https://landtrust.org/events-template/2024-aldo-leopold-festival/)

Thank you to Shelly Germain, Kevin Kissinger, Greg Waller, and John Lehman for their contributions to this newsletter.

Carol Woodhurst

 Board of Directors:  Shelly Germain, Doug Lehman, Merv Sternberg, Greg Waller, Carol Woodhurst