Midwinter Bulletin

Midwinter Bulletin 2017 Friday, March 10 2017 Bay View, Michigan 49770 Report from the Beautiful Blue Sky in Bay View Board President Happy March! Our friend and fellow board member, Bob Docking, has stepped down from the board for personal needs. I didn't know Bob before we both ran for the BOT. We sat next to each other at the candidate forum and hit it off. He is a wise man with a great sense of humor. He and I have had a lot of laughs together. During his ten- ure on the BOT Bob has served as Vice President and chairman of the Personnel Committee. I will miss Bob's wise coun- sel. He was also on the editorial board of Above Board. Bob was always courte- ous and respectful to his fellow board After a few weeks of snowy skies, Bay View happily awoke to a members. I appreciate that Bob did not beautiful sun-filled morning. need to speak all the time in BOT meetings, Bob was like E.F. Hutton. When Bob spoke, people listened. Bob will be Koch and Conway to Perform Composi- greatly missed on the BOT. tions of Gottesmann Teacher, Stohr At the Mid-Winter Board meeting we discussed a process to pick a new board By Mary Jane Doerr member. We agreed to use the same Cellist Stefan Koch and Pianist Robert presentation will include pictures and personal attributes we used in picking Conway will perform the compositions information about Hugo Gottesmann, Carol Neithercut and Fred Weber. The of Viennese composer Richard Stöhr at longtime member of the Bay View Music BOT members nominated Bay View Voorhies Hall August 27, 2017 at 8:00 Staff. Gottesmann was forced to leave Members they thought met the criteria. p.m. Last year at Crooked Tree Art Cen- Vienna in 1933 and Stöhr was forced to I've been contacting the members nomi- ter, the duo performed two works of this leave in 1938. Stöhr joined the faculty nated to determine their level of interest unknown composer, augmented with a at Curtis Institute where his students and explain the time commitment. I'm slide presentation about the composer, included many great musicians including hoping to complete this process by the his life and music, and life in Vienna Leonard Bernstein. Continue on Pg. 8 March BOT meeting. Just when I think prior to World War II. In Bay View, the we've got our arms around our immedi- ate issues, a new one moves to the top of NEW RENTAL POLICY ADOPTED the list. By Mike Spencer, Executive Director Once again we are in the midst of With approximately 30 stand and appreciate that many lease- planning for this summer and seasons cottages for sale and a num- holders rent their cottages to help offset beyond. Led by Chairman Jeb Brown, ber of cottages being used as the costs of ownership. Further, many the Long Range Planning Committee rental properties, the Board of our leaseholders first rented a cottage will begin drafting a new strategic plan. of Trustees and staff have before becoming a member. Renting Many members will be involved as com- taken some actions to help can be a great way to get to know and mittees will be asked for input. This will ensure that renters know the appreciate the Bay View experience and be the first full summer of our new Mar- rules and that there are appropriate pen- provide additional revenue through sup- keting Committee. Retired marketing alties in place for violations. We under- port of the four program areas. executive Bill Stelling is the committee Continue on Pg. 11 Continue on Pg. 2 www.bayviewassociation.org Page 2 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 2017

Worship Program Update By Rev. Daniel Moser, Worship Director Reflecting on the this topic. He will be preaching the week to gather interested folk together around upcoming season there of July 23rd. this issue and begin to develop some net- are several weeks that The week of June 25, in addition to works of support. have the possibility for the normal lectures at 10am, will offer Finally I had someone express an crossover events beyond the chance for a kind of walking Bible interest in holding a Biblical dinner, the morning lectures. study, an early morning woods walk a potluck perhaps of foods mentioned Last season, author Gary with one of the pastors of Laura Smith’s in the Bible. It just so happens that Fr. Schmidt generated a lot of church in Texas. Michael Renninger, our preacher for interest from his remarks Also, last year I was approached about August 6th will be lecturing that week on about his teaching in a prison at a branch dining with Jesus, looking at the Biblical that Calvin College has opened in a the possibility of starting a support group for caregivers of persons suffering from stories where Jesus has meals with a wide Michigan penitentiary. Following up on variety of folk and the significance of that, we have invited Dr. Todd Cioffi dementia. The lectures this year the week starting Monday, July 10, will be given those events. What better week to hold a from Calvin to be our preacher on June Biblical dinner? 18. Todd has been one of the key people by Dr. Kelly Carney, a nationally recog- in the college’s outreach program. His nized psychologist specializing in demen- If any of these special opportunities visit will give us an opportunity to gather tia care. Dr. Carney is the director of holds interest for you let me know. I will some folk together who are interested The Center for Excellence in Dementia be starting a list. I think it is going to be in or involved in their church’s prison Care of Phoebe Ministries, a multi facil- a great summer. ministry. Dr. Lloyd Steffen, chaplain at ity organization located in eastern PA Looking forward to seeing you all this Lehigh University, also has an interest in and affiliated with the United Church summer, Pastor Daniel of Christ. Her visit will give us a chance

PRESIDENT continued from pg. 1 Bay View Post chairman and the committee has worked ponent to their plan and so the BOT hard through the winter to help us meet agreed to allow a portion of left over Office Hours the competition. Last year the BOT funds be used to pay for the permitting agreed to include in our Vision that process. It should be noted that a very Opening Day: Monday, May 1 we wanted the programs to contribute generous member has already provided financially to Bay View. Ahead of sched- approximately $100,000 of seed money May 1 - May 31 ule, this past year three of four programs for the project. Monday-Friday: 10a.m. - 2p.m. were in the black after depreciation. A At the Mid-Winter meeting the Mail sort only. No window service special hats off to Mike Spencer and the waterfront group asked for the BOT on Saturdays. program directors. to formally state support for the project One of our ongoing goals as your but at this time the BOT is not ready to June 1 - August 31 Board of Trustees has been to accurately make such a commitment. The BOT Monday-Friday: 10a.m. - 4p.m. keep you informed. We owe it to you has taken no formal vote on the project. Mail sort only. No window service and selfishly we're trying to correct the The Board has a general concern regard- on Saturdays. rumor mill and reduce the uninformed ing the $2 million estimated price tag. comments and e-mails we get. At this To put that in context, the John M Hall September 1 - October 31 point in time, your Board of Trust- renovation was approximately $1.6 mil- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ees has not approved the Waterfront lion. Another concern is where the need Mail sort only. No window service Improvement Project. This project was, to improve the waterfront falls relative on Saturdays. and continues to be, a Recreation Com- to the other items on our list needing mittee project. To-date, all funds sup- funds. As a way to better understand the Closing Day: Tuesday, October 31 porting the project have been donated project, we asked the group to re-evaluate funds, except for funds used to apply the project in terms of what is necessary for permits. In the 1990s there was an regarding safety. In other words, what's assessment to raise funding for shoreline necessary versus what's wanted? protection, erosion, and sewer improve- No decisions will be made on this ments. There were funds left over from project until we have all the required that project that the Board approved information and can set priorities, which to be used to apply for permits from we hope will be before the end of the the Army Corps of Engineers and the 2017 summer season. Michigan Department of Environmental December Dip Anyone? Looking forward to seeing you soon Quality. The waterfront project group Photo courtesy of Clark Smith in Bay View! has represented there is an erosion com- www.bayviewassociation.org 2017 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 Page 3 MUSIC FESTIVAL Update from the Recreation Department GEARS UP WITH By Larry Dunlap, Recreation Director SUMMER OF During this unseason- programming at a level that allows us ably warm stretch of Feb- to maintain a high quality staff and a EXCITEMENT ruary, it is only natural to wide variety of opportunities for youth have the mind wander to and adults. If you are unable to register By Chris Ludwa, Artistic Director warm summer days in Bay online, you can register in person at the Greetings, members View. The Recreation pro- Box Office at Voorhies Hall. and families! gram is looking forward to The Bay View Buildings and Grounds It's been a busy, but a great 2017 season, full staff is hard at work this offseason, as productive fall and winter of many classic activities as well as some they always are, working on our facilities. season as we have been new and exciting events including a There are plans this spring to make many working steadily to put visit from author Johnathan Rand. More improvements, including new roofs at together a season of con- details on that visit will come as the event the Craft House and Tot Lot, painting certs, theatrical produc- approaches. of several buildings and porches, resur- tions, master classes, and recitals designed While the Summer Program is still in facing of the Woods tennis courts, and to appeal to a broad range of interests, production, we will launch registration resurfacing of the floor of the baby pool. ages, and passions. While we cannot for Recreation programs as soon as they Be on the lookout for these improve- reveal yet the visiting pops artists, despite are available. As we have in recent years, ments as you arrive in Bay View! having started that process earlier than we encourage online registration for Tot There is nothing quite like the sound ever, we can reveal some of the themes Lot, Fawns, Boys’ and Girls’ Club, ten- of a Bay View Recreation summer: play- and productions you'll want to catch this nis, and sailing. The Early Bird Discount ing on Swift Field, going wild in the summer. Some of those include: that has been available in previous years GaGa pit, rigging a sailboat, splashing PIPPIN- July 13-15 - From the is being discontinued. With the work in the baby pool, hammering away at Tony-award winning composer of Wick- done by the Fees Committee and a a craft project, smashing a forehand on ed comes this beautiful, rock-based com- renewed effort to be responsible stew- the tennis courts, and so much more. It ing-of-age tale that is loaded with great ards of member resources, we are keenly is our hope that these thoughts, images, songs, poignant moments, and a theme aware of our budgetary limitations. The memories, and dreams keep you going so relevant you'll have to post something Recreation program has run at a deficit through the Winter as they do for all of on Facebook about it. of $19K and $5.2K the past two sum- our staff. See you soon! mers, and we are working to price our GUEST ARTISTS - In addition to our stunningly talented faculty favorites, we continue to try and make vespers Bay View Education Class Fees fun for people of all ages and interests, including some exciting cameo appear- Information By Sally Shearer Smith, Education Director ances on vesper concerts. PLUS, watch Members of the Edu- counted fee for Bay View Lease-holding for a special announcement about our cation Committee are and Associate members. The “Early Bird visiting pops artists and when you can get excited about having Discount,” available in the month of your tickets. so many of our popu- May in previous years, will no longer be CARMEN- Aug. 2-5 - Remember lar classes and instruc- an additional discount option. This was Evita? We are bringing back the multi- tors return for 2017 and canceled in an effort to keep the regular talented Brennan Martinez, star of Evita, for the addition of 50 member discount fee intact while satisfy- as just one of the cast for a bull-fightin' new classes! Not only has ing each instructor’s salary requirements. good time opera jammed with familiar the Education Department increased the As in the past, our goal is to offer quality songs, seductive melodies, and scintillat- curriculum to over 80 offerings but has classes with qualified instructors at rea- ing toreadors. added many talented new instructors to sonable prices. BEATLES, BACH, AND BOP - The our faculty as well. Be sure to peruse Members of the Education Commit- vesper concert themes will blow your through all the class offerings on the Bay tee encourage you to join us in enrolling mind, which will be revealed when you View web site or in the Summer Bulletin in one of the many class offerings. We get your program book or brochure, but when the information is available in the look forward to seeing you in class! here is a taste. You'll hear music of heroes spring. Learning is the only thing the mind and villains, cartoons, a Beatles Singalong When considering class offerings, never exhausts, never fears, and never (the sequel), the Mamas and the Papas, remember that the first dollar amount regrets. -Leonardo da Vinci Count Basie and more. listed after the class title is always the dis- Continue on Pg. 6 www.bayviewassociation.org Page 4 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 2017 Bay View Financials By Barbara Pfeil, Finance Director Personnel expenditures (ADM/ transfers for operations from DGF, CAP, REM) year-to-year remained flat despite and Endowment ($308.4K) are linked to increases in insurance costs (ie. $986K actual FY16 spending. in FY16 vs $984K in FY15). Staffing for Please note that total depreciation Building and Grounds was down. expense reported in Total Use of Funds Bay View Board of Directors decided is $240.5K, which means that Bay View comp·trol·ler to cap the cottage sales fee applied to management is moving toward actually FY16 at $60.5K. The balance of cottage funding depreciation via annual opera- noun sales fees collected ($64K) was depos- tions. a controller ited to a capital reserve fund. (Last year (used in the title $91.6K in cottage sales fees were includ- of some financial ed in operating revenue.) FY16 fund officers) Bay View Association Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (all funds) 2016 Preliminary 2015 2014 Assets Current assets: Greetings from the Wade Administra- Cash $575,032 $477,620 $442,085 tion Building! Investments, Endowment Fund, @ market 0 0 74,544 PNC svgs: Capital Fund, @ market 38,320 78,267 208,674 Finance initiatives over the past 5 Investments, Heart of Bay View 11,866 55,073 8,434 months include: Prepaid expenses 5,352 13,680 14,485 * Restructure the accounts receivable Accounts receivable 204,105 59,287 121,584 database HBV pledges receivable 14,515 14,715 29,517 Total current assets $849,190 $698,642 $899,323 * Analyze, reconfigure, and streamline Notes: Cash from PNC svgs drawn for Harrison Hall repairs; HBV funds moved to ops re: '14/15; AR increase due all charts of accounts and project fund to Chautauqua billing 10/16. id’s Property & Equipment: Construction in progress 109,397 61,465 103,839 * Update Raisers Edge general ledger Land 108,000 108,000 108,000 import instructions for Financial Edge Land Improvements 3,966,943 3,966,943 3,936,038 * Train on Financial Edge reporting Building 3,927,011 3,927,011 3,707,151 capabilities and report writing skills Equipment 1,074,443 1,074,443 894,951 Total property and equipment 9,185,794 9,137,862 8,749,979 Less accumulated depreciation 5,817,153 5,573,700 5,310,043 Consolidated Programs / Chautau- Net property and equipment $3,368,641 $3,564,162 $3,439,936 qua Administration / REM operating Other non-current assets: results ended FY16 with a decrease in Shirt Shoppe Inventory 10,723 0 0 net assets of $65K. There were no capital Investments, Endowment Fund, at market 4,259,302 4,260,408 4,325,900 purchases in FY16 - versus FY15 capital Investments, Capital Fund, at market 1,490,787 1,491,016 1,528,371 spend of $386K. The following depart- Total other non-current assets $5,760,812 $5,751,424 $5,854,271 ments contributed to the operating loss: Total assets $9,978,643 $10,014,228 $10,193,530 Chautauqua Administration (-$66.8K), Recreation (-$19K), Post Office (-7.3K), Liabilities and Net Assets Gathering Post (-$5K), and Library Current Liabilities: (-$2.6K). Performing Arts (+$20K) and Accounts payable 187,355 114,972 99,288 Worship (+$15.2K) report increases in Accrued liabilities 30,369 24,430 21,547 Deposits 11,800 11,000 15,100 net assets, due to strong assembly season Total current liabilities $229,524 $150,402 $135,935 performance coupled with an infusion of over $97K in CAP funding to cover Net assets: water damage at Harrison Hall and the Unrestricted 3,637,260 5,760,577 6,010,525 scheduled repainting of the exterior of Temporarily Restricted 2,777,264 823,061 783,997 Hall Auditorium. Permanently Restricted 3,275,362 3,280,188 3,263,073 Total net assets $9,689,886 $9,863,826 $10,057,595 Note: Net assets are being analyzed for reclassification Total liabilities and net assets $9,919,410 $10,014,228 $10,193,530

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Bay View Association Statement of Activities for Operations Total FY16 Total FY15 FY16 as of 3/1/17 (Preliminary) Chautauqua ADM/REM ADM/REM ED. PERF ART REC WORSHIP ADM/REM Operations Revenues Continue on Pg. 6 Sources of Funds Contributions- Unrestricted $5,825 $18,404 $6,330 $28,877 $31,732 $91,168 $94,721 Contributions - Sunday Worship $73,963 $73,963 $64,568 Contributions - Temp. Restricted 0 0 1,335 1,335 $5,235 Fundraisers 0 0 48,655 603 49,258 $45,153 Grants 0 19,700 0 0 19,700 $18,100 Underwriting & Sponsorships 0 54,780 0 0 54,780 $41,708 Fund Transfers (Endow.,DGF) 1,000 79,266 11,731 49,824 61,326 203,147 $265,018 CAP Fund Xfers: Major Maint, Insurance Resrv, Shoreline/Sewer 82,396 14,850 8,000 105,246 $129,584 Library, Museum, Gathering Post, Post Office, Archives, Woods Advisory 0 0 0 0 29,581 29,581 $23,773

Direct Program Revenues (includes lease xfr fee) 23,162 392,211 180,075 1,097 46,598 643,143 $618,611 Member Dues & Fees 59,550 59,550 $65,647 Chautauqua Administration Fee 1,014,023 1,014,023 $1,015,125 4% Cottage Sale Fee ($64K deposited in CAP reserve fund) 60,500 60,500 $91,560 Lot Rent 482,497 482,497 $481,402 Total Sources of Funds $29,987 $646,757 $246,791 $170,549 $1,793,807 $2,887,891 $2,960,205

Use of Funds Personnel (on BVA payroll) 9,549 92,199 172,846 45,168 986,352 1,306,114 0 Program Direct Exp / Contractors /Professionl 12,190 284,593 20,905 46,486 123,093 487,267 0 Library, Museum, Gathering Post, Post Office, Archives, Woods Advisory 44,498 44,498 Security, Electric, Water/Sewer, 'Connect/Disconnect 298,955 298,955 0 General Operating Expenses 4,253 65,005 9,920 17,319 137,573 234,070 Liability Insurances 78,987 78,987 Maintenance & Repair; Trees, Sidewalks/Roads 105,468 105,468 Fundraiser Supplies, Dvlpt, Advertising, PR 8,219 36,367 0 12,463 57,049 REM income tax 2,000 2,000 Major Program Expense (ie. Harrison Hall; Hall Auditorium) 82,396 700 14,850 97,946 Depreciation 3,576 94,345 25,016 31,506 86,097 240,540 Total Use of Funds $29,568 $626,757 $265,754 $155,329 $1,875,486 $2,952,894 Increase / (Decrease) in Net Assets $419 $20,000 ($18,963) $15,220 ($81,679) ($65,003) Note: Bear Creek Property tax paid: $1,717,317

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Bay View Association Statement of Activities: FY16 CAP, DGF, ENT, HBV (Preliminary) Designated Gift Capital Funds Endowmnt funds Heart of Bay View Total Funds Sources of Funds Donations $152,692 $15,560 $178,389 $0 $346,641 Sales Revenue 14,060 329 12,461 0 26,850 Dividend Income 11,604 33,026 0 0 44,630 Interest Income 68 0 416 55 539 Realized and Unrealized Gain or (Loss) on investments (229) (1,105) 0 0 (1,334) ADM 4% Cottage Fee xfer to CAP 63,965 0 0 0 63,965 Net Asset accounting correction 0 0 2,684 0 2,684 Total Revenues $242,160 $47,810 $193,949 $55 $483,974

Use of Funds Project Exp. (ie. Waterfront improvemnt feasibility, playgrnd equip, Perf. Arts, Campus 52,517 2,419 164,896 0 219,832 Club) Release Temp Restr Net Assets to ADM Fund 151,226 149,646 19,419 0 320,291 Bank Svc Chrgs & Broker Fees 15 0 0 0 15 Total Expenses $203,759 $152,065 $184,315 $0 $540,138

Increase / (Decrease) in Net Assets $38,401 ($104,255) $9,635 $55 ($56,164)

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND- The erness' Music and Munchies programs to ing factor in this disparate world and third weekend in July, treat yourself to enjoying the best chamber music around hope that you'll share in that vision the annual youth theatre production, on Wednesday nights. Our Sunday night together with me! this year we present one of the most format in which the transitions between well-known tales in history. Audition artists are covered by narration and back- information for youth available on the ground on the music was so well received website. by most that we'll continue that too! For additional information on the ENLIGHTEN YOURSELF! All I hope this finds you well wherever 2017 Bay View Festival program and of our concerts and productions are you are and looking forward to a return events calendar, go to designed to uplift and enlighten our to Bay View. I believe fervently in the www.bayviewassociation.org. audiences, from engaging with Jill Mard- power of the performing arts as a unify-

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C:\Users\meghan\Downloads\fy16 inc stmt cap dgf ent hbv (1) 3/9/2017 2017 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 Page 7 Project Update from the Waterfront Improvement Committee Submitted by Martha Gray and Tom Gattle For many years, the Bay View Asso- Quality (MDEQ) and the U.S. Army permitting is completed will Bay View ciation has leased Lake Michigan land, Corps of Engineers (USACE), are be in a position to gather final construc- referred to as bottomlands, from the State expected to approve the plans for chang- tion cost estimates. And only then will of Michigan for our waterfront. This es to the BV waterfront. The proposed the BOT be in a position to determine Bottomlands Lease Amendment defines plans for the waterfront were submitted where the waterfront work falls on its list the area where we can establish to both enti- of funding priorities. swimming and mooring area. ties in Novem- To-date the only BOT support for Of course it does not limit any- ber 2016. It the WIC project has been by providing one from sailing out into the bay is expected that monies for permitting in order to under- or otherwise recreating in Little the MDEQ stand what the regulating bodies would Traverse Bay. Communities Construction allow Bay View to do. All other costs along the Lake Michigan shore- Permit will be associated with this effort have been paid line all have similar leases. granted by the by donated funds. The BOT has made As Bay View considers end of April no decisions regarding the project itself, 2017. Next the expanding our waterfront area, Waterfront Improvement Committee and will not do so until the project is an increase of our Bottomlands MDEQ will through the permitting process and final Members review engineering plans on decide on our Lease may be required. This is the Bay View waterfont costs are available. just one of the items that the Bottomlands Lease Amend- The WIC has continued to meet Waterfront Improvement Com- during the winter months, and plans to mittee (WIC) presented to the Board of ment. With those two approvals complete, the USACE will make their own have more information for the Bay View Trustees (BOT) at the 2017 Midwinter community during the coming 142nd meeting in February. Five members review of the plans. The Army Corps may or may not make changes to the Assembly Season. Questions and com- from the WIC attended for the one-hour ments are very welcome and please send presentation. plans, but it is anticipated that a permit from the USACE will be granted dur- them to waterfront@bayviewassociation. Two authorities, the State of Michi- ing the summer of 2017. Only after all org. gan’s Department of Environmental A sampling of what’s coming this summer from the Bay View Education Department By Sally Shearer Smith, Education Director Paint Party Nights! day from July 11-August 8, from 9:00 are required to bring their own bike and You won’t want to miss this creative a.m.-12:00 p.m. except August 8 when helmet. Look for more information on and fun class! Grab a quick meal and the tour start time is 7:30 a.m. with the tours and Cindy and Matt in the enjoy an art experience at Swift Field. cyclists returning to Bay View by 12:00. upcoming Summer Program. Ride on! Each Monday following the Recreation Participants will meet College to Career: Your 4 Year Road Club’s famous Hot Dog Roast, enjoy a at Loud Hall before Map to Employment Success casual and entertaining acrylic painting beginning their jour- This is a valuable class for parents class with our own talented artist Aman- ney. Trails Council with children of college-bound age or da Rouse Letscher. The class takes place Field Educator, Cindy children who are already in college. This in the Craft House from 7-9 p.m. and is Okerlund and her hus- one day course can make the transition for ages 15 and up. All materials are pro- band Matt Tamm are from college to the real world less stress- vided in the $20 fee for each class. Each tour leaders. Cindy ful. Bay View’s Sara Kirby and Christine Monday is a new class so you can register and Matt are well Lynch both professionals in the college/ Matt & Cindy for just one or more. The first class begins known and revered in career planning and advising field will after the second Hot Dog Roast on June the Northern Michigan Okerlund out for a bike ride. provide structure and guidance to the 25 and the last one is the Monday of the community for their overwhelming task of planning for post last hot dog roast, August 7. Take home teaching and coaching college employment. Learn key strate- your own Bay View masterpiece! Now, prowess and many volunteer involve- gies to help students and parents navigate don’t be shy, give acrylic painting a try. ments within the area. Cost per student the sometime overwhelming job search Bay View Adult Bicycle Tours (BV- is $75 for a total of five tours. If you are journey. In addition, the session will ABT) unable to participate in one of the tours provide tips for creating an intentional This class is a collaborative effort of and have paid for the class, you may send career-centered collegiate pathway. The the Bay View Education Department someone in your place that tour day. If a class takes place July 26 in Loud Hall and the Top of Michigan Trails Council. tour is canceled due to weather, it will be from 3:30-5:00. The cost is $25 for stu- These delightful tours will be each Tues- rescheduled for another date. Students dent with parent/guardian. www.bayviewassociation.org Page 8 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 2017 Campus Club Dollars and $en$e By Jim Rogers, BOT Treasurer Members enjoy 9th There are several data All four programs have made signifi- Annual Reunion points to note in this year’s cant improvement in covering all of their budget versus previous expenses including depreciation. Submitted by Helen Hagey years. This budget reflects Designated gifts and endowment income Several members of the Bay View the changes of lowering the amount to over 20% of the Association’s Campus Club enjoyed a special 9th Chautauqua Admin Fee and income. The Administration, Finance annual Mid-Atlantic weekend reunion increasing member dues. Committee and the Board of Trustees in WIlliamsburg, Virginia. The year Accounting rules direct us to include prepare and recommend each year’s bud- 2016 marked the 240th anniversary of in each year’s budget amounts relat- get keeping in mind our two primary both the Declaration of Independence ing to major maintenance where before objective. Keeping Bay View sustainable and the First Baptist Church of Wil- those items were captured as assets to be and affordable. Please feel free liamsburg. The church was founded in depreciated. For purposes of simplic- to contact me with any questions or secret in 1776 by a group of enslaved ity we have combined the income and if you desire to have a more granular and free blacks in the Williamsburg expenses of the Real Estate Manage- breakdown of any of the line items. area, just as our Nation’s founders were ment Co. (REM) with the Chautauqua Looking forward to seeing you for a new announcing their own rebellion against Adminstrative Fee. Internally we main- 2017 season. Jim Rogers, Treasurer a royal oppressor. The public was tain these as separate items. invited last year, and again this year, to join them in ring- ing their Free- dom Bell at the church for jus- tice, peace, and healing. Below is a picture of Graham Hagey, Bill Jones, John Snyder, Judy Bryan, Helen Hagey, and Linda Jones. Jack and Joyce Giguere, who also attended the 2017 Bay View Campus Club reunion, are missing from the picture. Bill Jones was one of the speakers for the 2014 Bay View worship season.

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KOCH continued from pg. 1 Audiences will be interested in a View Music Staff for 28 years from 1942 49 and the Fantasiestocke Op. 17 have concert of works by Viennese composer until 1970. Stöhr was one of Gottes- been recorded by Koch and Conway on Richard Stöhr performed by cellist Ste- mann’s teachers at Vienna's Akademie for Toccata Classics and the fan Koch and pianist Robert Conway Musik. Gottesmann was forced to leave CD is available online. at Voorhies Hall Sun- Vienna in 1933 and Stöhr left in 1938. A recording of Gottes- day, August 27 at 8 Stöhr joined the faculty at Curtis Insti- mann Favorite Encores p.m. The concert will tute where his students included many is available at the Gath- be augmented with a great musicians including Leonard Bern- ering Post in Bay View slide presentation about stein. The Gottesmann Student Scholar- and all proceeds go to the composer's life and ship Fund was the first Bay View Music the Hugo Gottesmann Gottesmann music in Vienna prior Festival Student Scholarship Fund. It was Student Scholarship to World War II. It will established in 1970 after the violinist's Fund. The concert is underwritten in Koch include photographs death. part by the Gottesmann family in mem- and information about violinist Stöhr's Cello Sonata in A minor, Op. ory of Elisabeth and Joseph Weber. Elisa- Hugo Gottesmann who was on the Bay beth was Gottesmann’s niece. www.bayviewassociation.org 2017 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 Page 9

Investment Performance Update By Jim Foster, IAC Chair The Investment Advisory Committee to assume day-to-day management of the erative-style investment organization. It of the Bay View Association (the “IAC”) Endowment and Capital accounts and focuses on enhancing investment returns; develops and recommends an investment at all times the IAC’s recommendations reducing investment and administrative policy for the Association to the Board of must be prudent and fully supportive of expenses; helping Bay View meet our Trustees for its approval and has respon- the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities. spending requirements while increasing sibility, with Board approval, to manage In 2009, the IAC recommended the purchasing power of our assets; and the investments supporting the Endow- The Investment Fund for Foundations monitoring and evaluating our investment and Capital accounts. (“TIFF”) as a primary investment man- ment performance. The IAC may recommend engaging ager. TIFF is a network of non-profit During 2016, the IAC reviewed the one or more investment advisory firms organizations founded in 1991 as a coop- investment positioning and performance Continue on Pg. 12

Woman’s Council Opens with a Splash Submitted by Kathy Duquette The Woman’s Council/Morning Our first regular meeting and tea will will return this summer on Sunday July Council Opening Luncheon hosts Uni- be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 1:30, 16. Come to the Woman’s Council versity of Michigan Professor Emeritus where Dr. Mark Hunter will enlighten us building after church to share a meal Dr. Paul Webb as this year’s speaker. His on the topic of Monarch Butterflies. His with friends, or pick up a carry-out lun- talk is titled “Honey, I shrunk the Great talk is titled “The King of Butterflies”. cheon to eat elsewhere. Lively music will Lakes: History, People and Science of We see fewer and fewer Monarchs in Bay accompany the luncheon. Tickets will be OUR Great Lakes”. Held at the Bay View. What’s up? for sale in advance of the event. View Inn on Thursday, June 22 begin- Other programs include talks on the Everyone is welcome to Woman’s ning at 11:30, the Opening Luncheon is Birds of Bay View, Impressions of Cuba Council events (men too). We look an opportunity to socialize, share lunch and performances by Music Conserva- forward to an eventful summer. If you and hear a great speaker. Tickets will be tory students. have any questions, call Kathy Duquette, on sale for $25 each. It is not too early to President 734-239-3495. put this date on your calendar. “Be Our Guest” fundraising luncheon

Morning Council News By Julia Healy Planning Under Way for music scholarships, Club activities, and growth. She’ll also look at how environ- Petoskey-area scholarships and charitable ments affect learning differences/disabili- Another Cottage Walk giving. ties and what parents can do to improve The Bay View Morning Council and children’s outcomes. All are welcome to Woman’s Council are gearing up to stage Morning Council to Feature Noted Educator and Author in July Program attend Healy’s talk, and other Morning another blockbuster fund raising event— Council programs as well. Morning Cottage Walk 2018! The 2018 CW Peggy Lewis and JoEllen Gilbert are Council meetings are Thursdays from Steering Committee is in place, with assembling a dynamic schedule of pro- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Woman’s Christine Lynch serving as Committee grams for Morning Council meetings Council building. Women of all ages are Chair. The committee will spend the this summer. One of the highlights invited to join Morning Council, for a 2017 season selecting cottages, securing promises to be a talk at the July 20 mere $10 per season. sponsors and organizing for another suc- meeting by noted author, developmental cessful event. Cottage Walk 2018 will psychologist and veteran educator Jane New MC Board Announced take place in July of 2018. Stay tuned M. Healy, Ph.D. At the last business meeting in August for more information on how you can In “The Growing Brain in an Elec- of 2016, Morning Council membership get involved. tronic World: Connected or Discon- voted in a new slate of officers to serve a The previous Cottage Walk in 2015 nected?” Healy will show how the tech- two-year term. Newly inducted officers mobilized more than 250 volunteers, nologies we choose for entertainment include Julia Healy, President; Sue Col- hosted more than 1,100 visitors, and and teaching have significant effects on lins, Vice President; Amy Rosacker, Trea- raised $32,000 in net proceeds for the developing brains. She’ll explain how surer; Charissa Dines-Popper, Secretary. two BV women’s groups. The groups electronic screens in particular can affect use the funds to support Bay View youngsters' physical, mental, and social

www.bayviewassociation.org Page 10 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 2017 The Importance of Bay View Trees By Connie Meech Trees are important to people, ani- bills that are 30% less for air condition- mals and the world. They have economic ing and 20-50% less on heating. and commercial value. They have a sig- It has been shown that being sur- nificant environmental value by filtering rounded by trees improves health by dust and pollutants from the air and lowering both blood pressure and heart by providing carbon dioxide to sustain rate and by reducing stress. life. Here in Bay View, we will not be replanting our dying trees to provide Finally, trees contribute to the character of a location, especially Bay View. future lumber or paper. It is important Tree lined streets add to the character of Bay View to replant our trees for other reasons. Growing up, one of my favorite walks was to the Post Office so I could pass When Bay View was originally set- The leaves on the trees help to slow by all the magnificently huge Beech trees, tled, there were many areas that were down rain so that it permeates the ground and, at the right time of the summer, see clear cut as seen in historic photos. The and the groundwater instead of just run- all the dropped unique triangular Beech lack of trees probably led to soil erosion, ning off the soil. Their roots help to hold seeds on the sidewalk. high rates of rain runoff, and excessive soil in place and prevent water as well as heat inside their tents or cabins. That wind erosion. The shade provides cooler The next time you see a newly planted may have led to the first tree replace- air beneath the tree and protection for tree, remember the benefits and look at it ments! people from solar radiation. The sun and as a long-term investment in the uture or wind protection for a house can provide our community. Bay View Library NewsBy Patti Higgins Even though there is still snow on at 3:00: Michigan Notable Authors and We hope to have a few more informal the ground and spring might be another Books with John Beck; Monday, June programs during the summer, too. Please month away, the Bay View Library wants 26th at 4:00: Visiting Author Event, remember to bring gently used books you to know that we have several special John Smolens, MI Notable Author win- to Bay View this summer to give to the events planned. Please add these dates to ner and author of The Wolf’s Mouth; book sale. This is our fundraiser and your your summer calendar: Tuesday, July 11th, 9-12 noon: The BIG books really do help us! Opening day: Monday June 12th- 16, Book Sale; Wednesday, July 12th at 4:00: We would also love your donated new mornings only; June 19th: Open regular David Kaplan and the story of The Sink- books for our collection. Thank you for hours for the season; Sunday June 25th ing of the Lusitania supporting the library. See you in June! Don’t Miss the Education Department’s New Special Events for 2017! By Sally Shearer Smith, Education Director The Education Department is pleased Lewis and Clark Expedition of Dis- this prestigious film and at a reception to announce a new annual event called covery 1803-1806: The Minds and the immediately following in Evelyn Hall. Bridges: Crossing Cultural Divides. Talents of the People Who Prepared, Meet with the writer and photographer This lecture series, sponsored by Donald Financed, and Executed the Great- team of this documentary and view the Loyd, long-time friend and supporter est Exploration of the Future United art exhibit at the reception. Nominated of Bay View, will host speakers with States. This is a class and exhibit all in for several awards, this film retraces the expertise in the areas of diversity and one! Retired social studies teacher Janice steps and precise locations from which other cultural issues facing our society. Martin has made this event in history her the famous Group of Seven painted the The event premieres on July 11, at 7 passion and expertise. She has collected remote, rugged, wilderness of northern p.m. in Voorhies Hall with Dr. John many impressive artifacts, documents, Ontario and ultimately created a new Corvino, Professor and Chairman of books, and recipes involving this sig- painting technique in 1920. Enjoy the the Philosophy Department at Wayne nificant journey in our country’s history. breathtaking cinematography and uplift- State University in Detroit. This author/ Hear about the most recent research of ing musical score. View archival film of lecturer is the recipient of several awards this excursion. Experience the expedi- the artists themselves never seen before. including the 2012 Professor of the Year tion and learn more about the people Sponsored by the Bay View Education Award from the Presidents Council of and incidents that helped transform our Department in collaboration with the the State Universities of Michigan and a country. July 17, 12:30-3:30 in Evelyn Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, 2004 Spirit of Detroit Award. His topic Hall. Register at the box office. $45 non- Crooked Tree Arts Council, and North is “Conversation Stoppers and the Cul- members, $35 members. Central Michigan College. Tickets at the ture Wars.” The program is open to the Painted Land: In Search of the box office: $10 (includes reception) Film public and donations at the door will be Group of Seven Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m. viewing time is 70 minutes. greatly appreciated and are tax deductible in Hall Auditorium. Join us in viewing to the extent of the law. www.bayviewassociation.org 2017 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 Page 11 In Memory... The love and sympathy of our Bay View Community is extended to the families of those who died in the past year: Harriett Rittenour Smith Willard Pierce Beverly Ragland James C. Votruba Constance “Connie” H. Grob Clarice Dykhouse June Hill Molly Malecek Yerger Jonathan Amy Don C. Vogelsberg John L. (Jack) Benish David Alan Davis Doris LeVasseur Bishop Emerson Colaw John Martsolf Barbara Murbach Jack Edman Ruth Crist Dyer William (Bill) DeRoo Thomas M. Gattle, Sr. Richard E. McDevitt

RENTAL cont. from pg. 1 The Scarrow Friday Forums 2017 Over the past 6 months I have worked 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Loud Hall with several Board members to come up with a welcome letter that has the Asso- Free and Open to the Public ciation rules attached, and a Board policy that establishes a procedure and fines for June 23: Bringing the Passenger Train Back to Northern Michigan addressing violations. The goal of this effort was to come up with a warm wel- James Lively- Program Director at the Groundwork Center for come to Bay View, be proactive in mak- Resilient Communities ing sure renters are aware of the rules, and have the ability to hold leaseholders June 30: World War II Veterans: What They Did to Win the War accountable for their renters. Ultimately, from Europe to the Pacific leaseholders are responsible for ensuring Jim Aton- Director of Veteran’s Affairs for Emmet County their renters understand our rules and Tour of the Bay View Museum’s WWII exhibit immediately after respect their neighbors who come to enjoy a peaceful setting. The welcome letter, rules sheet and policy were adopt- July 7: The Reem Island Ghost: Framing State Narratives on Terror ed by the Board at the mid-winter meet- Vivian Walker- Professor of National Security Strategy at the War ing on February 6. The policy includes College, Washington D.C. an option for the Executive Director to levy a $500 fine to the leaseholder after 3 July 14: Native America Today: A Look at Indigenous Communities violations within the same season. in the 21st Century The renter welcome letter, rules, and Eric Hemenway- Director of Repartriation, Archives, and Records for Board policy will be provided to the two the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians real estate companies, individual cottages advertised on the web, and will be July 21: The Confusing World of Supplements available to everyone on the Association website. We encourage everyone to take Dr. James Lichon- RPh, DDS, NCCM advantage of our security team and staff to educate everyone about the rules and July 28: Affordability, Accountability, Accessibility: Issues Facing enforce them. In turn, this will allow Higher Education Today us to document violations. Complaints received will always be documented as Dr. David Finley- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, anonymous. It is important to under- Lake Superior State University stand that some of our complaints result from the conduct of family members August 11: Pressing Topics Facing Our Nation and guests as well, not just those who are Scott T. LaDeur- Ph.D., Instructor of Political Science, North renting. Everyone should be aware of Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI the rules and follow them for the benefit of our Association. We hope that these efforts will help minimize problems and ensure a quality Bay View experience for everyone.

www.bayviewassociation.org Page 12 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 2017 Popular Class Cancelled, but New Offerings Available By Sally Shearer Smith, Education Director rates all three in his classes. He is a certi- Unfortunately, Northern Michigan poses and breathing methods that help to fied Level 1 instructor of Sifu (honorable Sports Medicine is not be able to provide manage stress and maintain and improve teacher) Fong Ha of Berkeley, California. an instructor for “Strong and Healthy balance, range of motion, and good Steve’s class will help you feel better, heal People” for the 2017 Bay View season. posture. Seated and standing postures yourself, and learn how to nurture your For those of you who were regular partic- will be offered, but the entire class can mind, body, soul, and spirit. Currently, ipants in this former class, there are two be done while remaining seated, if you Steve is a popular teacher of Tai Chi new classes which may provide another wish. The class is offered once a week, Chuan at North Central Michigan Col- healthy alternative for you. Mondays, June 10-August 7, in Loud lege in Petoskey where people of all ages Chair Yoga for Every Body Hall from 11:15-12:15. The class fee for including several seniors are his students. Instructor: Chris Howell. Chris members is $86 and for non-members In Bay View his class will meet twice Howell is a Bay View member and $96. Drop-ins are welcome! a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from instructor who has taught for the Educa- Tai Chi Chuan June 20-August 10, in Hitchcock Hall tion Department for several years. She is Instructor: Steve Valley. Steve Valley from 8:15-9:45. The class fee for mem- a registered Yoga Teacher and YogAlign is a Northern Michigan resident who has bers is $100 and for non-members $130. Instructor. She has earned a certificate taught Tai Chi Chuan for over 21 years. Drop-ins are welcome! in Teaching Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors His class incorporates moving medita- from Duke University’s Integrative tion, standing meditation, and energy Questions regarding either of these Health Center. In this class the support cultivation. He’s taught the Tai Chi Yang classes may be directed to Sally Shearer of the chair allows students of all fitness form since 2010 with students ranging in Smith at education@bayviewassociation. levels to find steadiness and ease in this age from 9-79. Steve practices Tai Chi org. gentle yoga class. Students will focus on Chuan, and Qi Gong daily and incorpo- In Memory of Ruth Crist Dyer Ruth Crist Dyer, 99, Ruth was born on November 28, the diving champion of the Southwest. of Chicago and long- 1917 in Chicago, the daughter of Robert There, she met the love of her life, John time resident of Peto- Charlton Crist II and Ruth Elizabeth W. Dyer. skey/Bay View and Victoria Wilhemina Olson. She grew Ruth was a member of the Gamma Wequetonsing, passed up in Chicago, IL where she attended Phi Beta sorority and subsequently host- away on February 10, the University of Chicago Laboratory ed an annual panhellenic luncheon at her 2017 at her daughter’s School in Hyde Park. After completion home in Bay View. Ruth loved nature, home in Petoskey, sur- of high school she attended the Univer- always leaving it better than she found rounded by all of her children, grandchil- sity of Arizona, where she majored in sci- it. Her love for nature is preserved in her dren, and great grandchildren. ence and excelled in athletics, becoming photographs and stationery as well as in Continue on Pg. 15 Investment continued from pg. 9 of TIFF and its underlying managers and Since inception in 2009 through tion. That prognosticators are in deep continues to recommend TIFF as invest- December 2016, Bay View’s investment consensus on these views continues to ment manager for the Endowment and has grown by 6.4% on a compounded raise contrarian concerns that there is a Capital Funds. In conjunction with the annual basis, generating 80 basis points material risk of prospective surprise. Finance Committee, the IAC will review of annual added value. For the same peri- It is precisely because of such envi- the assumed long-term sustainable rate of od, we are modestly underperforming ronments that TIFF maintains a well- distribution embedded in the Spending the target for inflation-adjusted returns, diversified portfolio and focuses on maxi- Policy adopted by the Board in 2014. CPI+5% per annum, by 27 basis points mizing relative value across its invest- Market performance in 2016 broke (+6.4% versus +6.6% for the CPI+5% ments. Although Bay View will likely into a pre-election period, which sup- benchmark). experience volatility prospectively, the ported strong performance for stocks and Despite the election’s impact on aim of diversification is to smooth the bonds, and a post-election period that expectations and financial asset pricing, ride and protect our precious capital. As was especially bullish for stocks and the global markets continue to anticipate the economy and markets sort out the US dollar January while very bearish for lower than long-term average growth, future, we expect TIFF to continue to bonds. TIFF finished the year with a very inflation, and interest rates. Broad expec- manage risks well and to identify oppor- respectable 4.5% return, underperform- tations also prevail that aggressive central tunities to invest prudently in underval- ing its performance benchmark by 150 bank policies will be required to maintain ued sectors. basis points. stable-but-mediocre growth and infla-

www.bayviewassociation.org 2017 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 Page 13 Bay View Administrative Team

Mike Spencer Carrie Lyons Barbara Pfeil Executive Director Interim Director of Development [email protected] Finance Director [email protected] [email protected]

Catherine Sommerfeldt Marketing & Comminications Coordinator [email protected]

Mary Maskaluk Louise Nickerson Contact Us! Assistant Comptroller Administrative Assistant [email protected] [email protected] Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Raymond J. Wade Admin. Bldg. 1715 Encampment Ave. PO Box 583 Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: (231) 347-6225 Fax: (231) 347-4330 Meghan Mitchell Member Services Coordinator www.bayviewassociation.org Lori Willingham [email protected] Analyst: AR, Cash Receipts, Payroll [email protected]

www.bayviewassociation.org Page 14 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 2017 Bay View Briefs... please contact Scott Drinkall or Marjorie $9/hour, 25-30 hours per week for the MUSEUM NEEDS WWI, WWII Bayes. 8 week assembly season. If you know Looking for a Way to Help Bay someone who is interested please use the LOANS OR DONATIONS FOR View...Why not join the Crouse following email address to request a job 2017 EXHIBIT Chapel Altar Guild? description or submit a cover letter and During the summer season of 2017 the resume. [email protected] Bay View Historical Museum plans an Contribute to Bay View in this unique exhibit of artifacts, clothing and memo- way by serving during Sunday Commu- rabilia of World Wars I and II. Since the nion services, weddings, memorials and 2017 Box Office Hours Museum’s collection is only “adequate” baptisms. Just a two week commitment is The Box Office will open for the season we are in need of contributions (tax de- all that is required to be part of this fun on: ductible) or loans from the period of committee. Thursday, June 15, 2017 both wars. Please contact an appreciative For more info, or to sign up now, contact Sophie McGee (231-347-9596) or Anne co-chairs, Lisa Loyd (baveu126@gmail. Hours of Operation Lewis (231-622-8591), co-chairs. com) or Mimi Milward (msmilward@ Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Annual Waterfront Cleanup gmail.com). Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Seeking part time Marketing Sunday: Closed Once again, there will a clean up gathering from 9-12 (ending promptly, by the Intern for this summer! We are looking for a student studying mar- Also open one hour prior to all way) at the Boat House/Waterfront on performances at the performance venue. Saturday, May 27 to pull some weeds, do keting or public relations to assist the staff and Marketing Committee with The main box office is locate in some sanding, slap on some paint, and Voorhies Hall. do whatever else the weather and winter- research, surveying, and other tasks. The funding for this position was pro- Cash, checks, or credit cards are storm caused erosion permits. Per usual, accepted. coffee, bagels and rolls will be provided. vided by a generous donor. The pay is Please email or call Tom George at 419- 472-4102/[email protected] if you can make it, so we know how much Healing Democracy in the way of refreshments we need. Restoring Our Community’s Spirit Mystery Carpet Left in Loud Hall You are invited to join us for conversations exploring Parker J. Palmer’s book, Healing the Is it a magic carpet or a flying carpet? Heart of Democracy®. Together, we will create safe spaces to reflect upon who we are as None of us in the Education Department individuals and our role as citizens. And, we will explore how we are uniquely gifted and have tested it to find out, but we do won- hold the capacity to bridge divisions facing our country, communities, homes, and lives. der how this nice area rug arrived at the These questions will guide our time together: Loud Hall building and then landed on A Who is my human spirit calling me to be? the second floor. Rolled up and waiting in a holding pattern, we would like the B How do we cultivate and sustain democracy? owner to come claim it and remove it C How am I called to embrace diversity and from the building before the start of the live in community?

2017 season. If it is not claimed and/or Together, we will embark upon a journey of co-creating safe arrangements made for removal by May spaces to explore our stories and discover how they integrate into and weave our community and collective narrative 1, it will be discarded. If you have any through times of solitary contemplation, small group sharing, information about this carpet, contact and large group settings. Classes held at Bay View Association. Education Director, Sally Shearer Smith Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 at [email protected]. Evelyn Hall Loud Hall, Rm. 13 Evelyn Hall The Bay View Literary Magazine If we cannot or will not Thursdays | 1-3p Wednesdays | 1-3p Thursdays | 1-3p open our hearts to each June 22 A July 12 A August 3 A We hope you’ve enjoyed the 2016 issue of June 29 B July 19 B August 10 B The Bay View Literary Magazine. Many other, powers that diminish democracy will rush July 6 C July 26 C August 17 C thanks to our friends and neighbors who into the void created by Cost $35 Bay View Members $45 General Public have shared their thoughts with us! If the collapse of “We the you’d like to submit your writing for the People.” But in the heart’s Meet your facilitators alchemy that community Ruth Grass has spent her entire life following her passion of 2017 issue, please email your poems, es- understanding human behavior and enjoyed great success as a can be restored. counselor, teacher, and trainer helping individuals and groups enhance says, memoirs, or short fiction—about their personal and professional development. Bay View or any subject—to scottdrink- ~ Parker J. Palmer: Healing the Heart of Democracy Sarah Hescheles, MDiv., STM, is passionate about designing, crafting, and [email protected]. We look forward to facilitating the co-creation of sacred space to nurture holistic personal and profressional growth and renewal and weave community. She hearing from you; please send submis- is currently in the facilitator preparation program with the Center for sions by June 30. Also, we are looking for Courage & Renewal. a co-editor to join the team. The work- learn more @ www.restoringwatersconsulting.com load is flexible and minimal. If interested register @ www.bayviewassociation.org www.bayviewassociation.org 2017 Midwinter Bulletin 2017 Page 15 SAMPLING cont. from pg. 6 mer months, he has built and restored Learn how to mix Chalk-Style paint works within Bay View and sold many to refresh furniture. Betsey Spayde has Finishing School pieces in a Harbor Springs gallery. At the been painting furniture for over 30 years. Are you still looking at that small Morning Council Ice Cream Social art She purchases battered but interesting piece of furniture that you keeping tell- auction, it was one of Roger’s pieces that items and paints them to sell at a booth ing yourself you are going to refinish one drew the most bids. The class will run at a resale shop near Grand Rapids. of these days? Well, let Roger Plummer on July 18-July 21 in the Mary Spayde Bring a piece of furniture or box of some help you out. Finishing School is a Craft House from 2:00-4:00. The class kind to paint. White paint will be pro- 4-day class where students apply finish- time may lessen for the last class depend- vided but students are welcome to bring ing basics to restore or refinish a small ing on the needs of the students and the another color as well. This class is offered piece of furniture or other item for their progression of their project. The class fee on July 10 at the Mary Spayde Craft cottage (i.e. nothing larger than a small for the 4-day class is $75 for members House from 1:00-3:00. Class fee is $20 side table, desk or mantel top, etc.) Bay and $85 for non-members. Approximate for members and $30 for non-members. View member Roger Plummer is a pro- cost for supplies will vary from $20-$25 Cost for supplies is $5 per student. Add fessional woodworker and refinisher. He depending on the project. Roger will some color to your cottage! was trained at the Marc Adams School of contact all students prior to class to dis- Plan your next move, because every step Woodworking in Franklin, Indiana. For cuss the student’s item for refinishing. the past 20 years he has owned Stone- contributes toward your goal. house Woodworking. During the sum- Chalk-Style Painting;Updating Your -Sukant Ratnakar Home or Cottage DYER cont. from pg. 12 the appreciation she passed down. and Jennifer Ruth Drinkall of Petoskey; 11 a.m. at the Emmanuel Evangelical Ruth was preceded in passing by her 5 grandchildren, Elsa (Sekhar) Chan- Church in Petoskey with Rev. Mark husband of 69 years, John W. Dyer, who dra, Debbie (Gil) Duran, Rev. Mark Drinkall officiating. The family received passed away on February 8, 2012, her (Tanya) Drinkall, Scott Drinkall, and friends at the church on Monday from brother Robert Charlton Crist III, who Roger Drinkall; 6 great grandchildren, 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. passed away September 25, 1995, and an Naathan, Mackenzie, Gavin John, Bri- Contributions in memory of Ruth infant great granddaughter Grace June elle, Charlotte, and Sophia. may be made to the Little Traverse Duran. She is survived by 2 children, A memorial service celebrating Ruth’s Conservancy or Emmanuel Evangelical John Christopher Dyer of Chicago, IL life was held on Monday, February, 13 at Church of Petoskey. Summer Sunset Vespers Concerts 2017 Ticket Order Form Attention Bay View Association Members! Save time and money this year and pre-buy your Vespers tickets today! This year we are offering two pricing options for you: $99 for nine concerts | $60 for five concerts

This is a one-time offer for Bay View Association Members only. To take advantage of this special offer, your order must be post- marked by June 1, 2017. After that time, Vespers tickets will be available from the Bay View Box Office for $13.50 each, or online for the same price, plus a $0.95 ticket service charge. The $0.95 is charged per ticket.

Only current year tickets will be accepted by ushers. In order to accommodate our patrons, half-season packages have been desinged to avoid extra tickets. Name: Number of 9 ticket packages ____ x $99 $

Address: Number of 5 ticket packages ____ x $60 $

TOTAL: $ City: State: Zip:

Phone: ONLY for Bay View Association Members: Email: Pay $99 for nine (9) concerts – a savings of $22.50 over the single concert ticket price. Deadline is June 1, 2017 Deadline is June 1, 2017. Send this form in today to order your season tickets! My check made payable to Bay View Association is enclosed.

Please email my tickets to my above listed email address. Purchased tickets will be available at the Bay Please call (231) 347-6225 to pay by credit card. View Box Office on or after June 15, 2017. www.bayviewassociation.org Page 16

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CROP Walk scheduled for Saturday, June 24, 2017

By Tracy Datlen The 13th annual Little Traverse as well as resources that empower CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sat- people to meet their own needs. urday morning, June 24, 2017. This fun- Please mark June 24th on your draising walk calendar starts at 9:00 and join outside Evelyn Bay View Hall and fol- friends in lows a three- supporting mile course this fund- through Bay raiser. Vol- View. All unteers are contribu- welcome to join the organizing com- tions received will help the local Manna mittee to plan the details for this Food Project and Church World Service year’s CROP Hunger Walk. (CWS) feed the hungry and counteract poverty and disasters with self-sustaining Please contact the Bay View projects. CROP Hunger Walk organiz- ers Mary and Greg Jackson phone: Over 2,000 communities across the 810-407-1922 – email: gremar161@ U.S. join in more than 1,300 CROP gmail.com and Katy and Phil Bayster Hunger Walks each year. CROP Hunger phone: 231-348-2017 – email: kbay- Walks help to provide food and water, [email protected] Amanda Foster from MANNA setting up for the 2016 Crop Walk