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

Volume 21 – Issue 9 Friday, July 26, 2013 Bay View, 49770

“SWIM, BIKE, RUN” This Week’s 50 Participate in 5th Annual Youth Triathlon Speaker: Dr. Michael Kazin: July 29 - August 2 The American Experience Forum will feature by Dr. Michael Kazin. The theme for his lectures this week is: The Ideas and Politics of Progressive-Era America. Michael Kazin is a professor of history at Georgetown University and co-editor of Dissent, a magazine of politics and culture which began pub- The 5th Annual Bay View Youth Triathlon brought out 50 adventurous See RELIGION AND LIFE on page 3 for com- young people to complete a 50-yard lake swim, 1.5-mile off-road bike plete schedule. ride and a 0.5-mile cross-country run. Participants ranged in age from 5 years (and 364 days) to 14 years. Seven competitors have participated in all five triathlons and seven competitors doubled the distances this year. Congratulations to all! For complete race results, see page 6. Meet the Get Ready to Travel Down Candidates the Mighty Mississippi with Six candidates are running for Huck Finn! three available seats on the Bay View Board of Trustees. Big River: A Tony-award win- The top three vote getters will ning musical based on Mark be elected to three-year terms. All Bay View members have been mailed Twain’s classic novel, featur- information sheets filled out by the ing bluegrass and country candidates. To further assist you in style music. July 26 and 27 casting your vote, as well as get to know each candidate a little better, at 8:00 p.m. in John M. Hall we asked each of them to write a brief Auditorium. More about Big biography and position statement. Pictured above: Pearl Scott, Philip River on page 2. See CANDIDATES on page 8. McClellan, and Nick Davis (L to R) Photo: John Agria www.bayviewassociation.org Page 2 The Town Crier Friday, July 26, 2013 Behind the Scenes: Bay View is “Pure Michigan” Sarah Stone, Falstaff This Sunday, July 28, at 8 p.m. poser who resides in Ann Arbor and in John M. Hall Auditorium, the Bay is one of the driving forces in clas- Stage Director, on View Music Festival will produce an sical art song and chamber music August 1 entire concert entitled Pure Michigan, repertoire. Other features will include The final Behind the Scenes ses- honoring composers, performing art- the Offertory from An American sion this summer will feature Sarah ists, and themes from the Great Lakes Hymn Requiem, whose text is by the Stone, Stage Director for the opera State. late Wesley Hager, former Bay View production Falstaff. Like its namesake tourism cam- Association president. For those more Meet at Evelyn Hall paign, the performance highlights competition-oriented, the concert will Porch on Thursday, the contributions of Michiganders to premiere a fight song medley from August 1 at 11:30 the music industry over the last fifty notable Michigan universities and a a.m. to hear Sarah’s years. Repertoire varies from classical well-known spiritual that is part of spirited opera pre- to pops and will include music tied to the Sphinx Competition, a Detroit- view. based contest for minority musicians. such as , Peter, Paul and Sarah Stone Mary, and graduates of Interlochen. Familiar and unique songs and musi- cal tributes to the Great Lakes state (pictured at right) The show opens with a tribute abound throughout the concert, pro- returns to the Bay View Music Festival to longtime faculty member Dudley viding an educational and entertain- after directing two sold out evenings Vernor, who composed the Sweetheart ing journey into the musical history of Titanic, last summer. Praised for of Sigma Chi. Following, several songs of Michigan. her sense of timing, the Petoskey of , a living com- News Review claims “Stone’s direc- tion is so tight, the action never slows BIG RIVER down through smoothly changing Continued form page 1 scenes… It doesn’t get any better than When it was released, Big River along the way are hilarious, suspense- this” (Mary Jane Doerr). garnered twelve Tony Awards, includ- ful and heartwarming, bringing to Ms. Stone apprenticed with the ing best musical. On Friday and life your favorite characters from the Indiana University Opera Ballet studio Saturday night, July 26 and 27, the Bay novel-the Widow Douglas and her under renowned scenic artist David View Music Festival will produce this stern sister, Miss Watson; the uproari- Higgins and Director of Opera pro- delightful, cautionary tale on the his- ous King and Duke, who may or may ductions, Tim Stebbins. At IU she toric stage of John M. Hall Auditorium not be as harmless as they seem; was also commissioned with writing at 8:00 p.m. The plot is simple and Huck's partner in crime, Tom Sawyer, an adaptation of Gilbert & Sullivan’s follows the book read by millions and their rowdy gang of pals; Huck's The Mikado, set in a Nissan Factory over the years since Twain wrote The drunken father, the sinister Pap Finn; in Tennessee, for the undergraduate Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Twain's the lovely Mary Jane Wilkes and her opera workshop. Performance credits timeless classic sweeps us down the trusting family. Propelled by an award include Kentucky Opera, Louisville mighty Mississippi as the irrepress- winning score from Roger Miller, the Ballet, Indiana University Opera ible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a king of , this jaunty Theater, and Tanglewood Music slave, escape to freedom at the mouth journey provides a brilliantly theatri- Center under the direction of Colin of the Ohio River. Their adventures cal celebration of pure Americana. Graham, Vince Liotta and Michael TICKET SALES Ehrman among others. Hailing from Friday Saturday England, Sarah was raised in São Call: 800-595-4849 or go online Paulo, Brazil, where she had a career at bayviewfestival.tix.com. The Bay as a professional soccer player and View Box Office is open 9:30 - Noon sports commentator before relocating Monday through Saturday and one to the United States to pursue musical hour prior to concerts. studies. Scan the QR Code of your nightly choice below to order tickets online.

www.bayviewassociation.org Friday, July 26, 2013 The Town Crier Page 3 Invaders in the Bay View Woods! On Tuesday, July 30th, our expert tem, new species have appeared that will last about one hour. Please meet guide Burt Atkinson will lead the are now making a permanent home Burt at the entrance to the Gateway last Woods Walk of the season and in the woods. Burt will include in his Trail, Knapp Avenue, at 1 p.m. on describe the invasive species now presentation both ecological and his- the 30th. There is always something present in the Bay View woods. As torical facts about these changes to the new to see and learn in your Bay View changes have occurred in the ecosys- plant life of the woods. This easy walk woods! Religion and Life Continued from page 1 lication in 1954. His main interest including a Guggenheim Fellowship, Horowitz and has two adult children, is the history of politics and social an NEH Fellowship, the Herbert Maia and Danny, and one adorable movements in the United States. Gutman Award from the University of but undisciplined dog, Zoe. A regular columnist for The New Illinois Press, and the Distinguished Lecture Titles: Achievement in Research Award from Republic On-Line and a frequent con- 1. Who Were the Progressives? Georgetown University. His books tributor to The Times, The What Did They Believe? American Prospect, The Nation, and include A Godly Hero: The Life of 2. The Rise and Fall of the Prohibition Democracy, he is also a well-known William Jennings Bryan; Bryan was a Movement author and editor-in-chief of The frequent visitor to Bay View and this Princeton Encyclopedia of American is his definitive biography. 3. The Passion of William Jennings Political History. Kazin is currently at work on a Bryan Kazin has lectured widely in the history of the American movement 4. Was World War I a Good War? United States, Europe, and Japan against the First World War, to be The American Debate and Its and has received various honors, published by Simon and Schuster. Legacy Michael Kazin is married to Dr. Beth Chamber Music Showpieces - August 31 When over 70 students every year come to study chamber music at the Bay View Music Festival, they expect not just to be taught, but to find exam- ples of the repertoire they are study- ing. The program Chamber Music Showpieces on Wednesday, July 31 at 8 p.m. in John M. Hall Auditorium, will offer students and audience alike the opportunity to experience three bold showpieces from the repertoire. The most notable and familiar will It’s not everyday that a student can meet and have a one-on-one chat be Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. with the author of his summer reading assignment, but that is just what 5 in D major, which audiences will Bay View resident Matthew Kirkwood was able to do this week. Gary instantly recognize for its heavy use Schmidt, guest lecturer and author of The Wednesday Wars a Newbury in weddings, ceremonies, and on the award winner, sat down with young Kirkwood on his Bay View porch. We don’t know, but imagine Matthew’s final book report may have a See CHAMBER MUSIC on page 5. few insights. www.bayviewassociation.org Page 4 The Town Crier Friday, July 26, 2013 Chris Brubeck & “Triple Play” Perform August 3 Over the past decade, the members of Triple Play (pictured on the left) have honed a vast and vivid reper- toire encompassing Delta , Tin Pan Alley standards, New Orleans grooves, gems, and incisive origi- nals. The trio comes to Bay View Saturday, August 3, offering a FREE Masters Class at 3 p.m. in Voorhies Hall folled by the concert at 8 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. Triple Play’s musical roots go way back (nearly 40 years!) in each mem- ber's history. Chris and Madcat have toured and recorded together in dif- ferent settings since 1969, first as young rock musicians in the group “New Heavenly Blue” (with albums on RCA and ), “Sky King” (on Columbia), and then as Pictured above are the musicians of Triple Play: Guitarist Joel Brown, jazz musicians touring the world with Chris Brubeck on bass, trombone, and piano (son of jazz great, ), and multi-instrumentalist, Peter Madcat Ruth. Dave Brubeck. Chris went on to form the group World” was recorded in studios later that evening were featured in the Crofut & Brubeck with the uniquely across the country and according to premiere of Dave Brubeck’s Cannery talented player Bill Crofut and All Music Guide: “It's great to hear a Row Suite. also featured Joel on guitar. A high- group that combines top-notch musi- Paul deBarros, writer for the ly unusual and critically acclaimed cianship, potent originals, and a touch Seattle Times and Downbeat, com- CD, “Across Your Dreams”(Telarc) of humor, this CD is truly a Triple mented: “Triple Play is what jazz featuring famous mezzo-soprano Play in any fan's score book.” always was and always should be Frederica von Stade singing songs With an ever-expanding rep- about: good-time rhythm, unbridled written by Chris, Dave & Iola ertoire, the Trio continues to play joy and the sweet release, but bit- Brubeck. Their next project was the in concert halls, clubs and festivals tersweet aftertaste, of the blues. If recording of the acclaimed “Bach all over the country, including per- there's a better old-time blues and to Brubeck” (Koch International forming many of Chris' symphonic jazz harmonica player out there than Classics) at Abbey Road Studios with arrangements with orchestras across Madcat Ruth, I'd sure love to know the London Symphony Orchestra. the U.S. Recently they played a set where he lives.” Their second CD, “Watching the at the Monterey Jazz Festival and Information About the August 3 Crouse Visiting Artist Event By Chris Ludwa, Artistic Director that they do to make Bay View what made available at the price of $25 In an effort to serve more mem- it is. We sincerely thank the Crouse for reserved ($22.50 for members) bers’ interests and to support the family for their generous support of and $20 general ($18 for members). hugely successful Chicago Tribute on this and the master class with Chris Member cards will not be accepted at Appreciation Night enjoyed by 395 Brubeck on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m., which the door for the concert that evening. people, the Crouse endowment helped is also free to members. By shifting While it represents a change, we felt to fund that performance, making it the Crouse funding so that the mem- that it was one that benefited the possible to offer THAT evening free bers could enjoy the Chicago Tribute most people and all who thoroughly to members instead of charging them for free, the concert on August 3rd enjoyed such a magnificent evening for an evening that was focused on all at 8pm with Chris Brubeck will be under the sky on July 12.

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and beyond for free talks on topics Education Notes: ranging from Afghanistan to Poverty By Toby Jones, Education Director in Emmet County. Today’s topic and What is it that would make your speaker is “The Mississippi River”, summer of 2013 complete? Perhaps Mr. Thomas M. Gattle, Jr President & taking part in one of the upcoming CEO of Terral RiverService, Inc. Next education classes… week, August 2, join Professor Michael • Opera Appreciation with Sara Stone Kazin as he discusses “Ideas and – with the Director of Falstaff: Politics of Progressive-Era America.” 1 Session – Monday, July 29, 1 - 2 Kazin is a Professor of History at p.m. Georgetown University, and will be • Art of the Tart with Suzie Beer – speaking in Bay View July 29 - August owner of Suzie’s Pies in Harbor 2. See RELIGION AND LIFE on page 3 Springs: 1 Session – Monday, July for details. 29, 3 - 5 p.m. If you know of people we could Author, Sam Gwynne engages • Painting with the Witty Eye – in a lively discussion of his book invite next year to speak in this free with Trisha Witty, local artist: 4 Empire of the Summer Moon at forum Friday mornings at 10, please Sessions – Monday, August 5 thru the July 15 Big Read event in Evelyn talk with Sally Smith or Toby Jones. Thursday, August 8, 1 - 4 p.m. Hall. And be sure to thank David Scarrow gram! Sam Gwynne was a hit, and for his incredible leadership of this • Mysterious People, Places, and he absolutely loved Bay View! We endeavor! Things – with Dr. Stephen Neff: need your help in our endeavor to 3 Sessions – Tuesday, August 6 Did you know that you have an keep bringing top-flight authors to entire Education Team working tire- thru Thursday, August 8, 1 - 2:30 campus each year. Make your con- p.m. lessly on your behalf to nurture life- tribution today and designate it to long learning in our Chautauqua com- • Finding and Getting into the Right the Education Chautauqua Guest munity? Led by Barbara Liddicoat, College – with Toby Jones & Mark Author fund. Speak with Kay Flavin our terrific chairperson, our team Pontoni: 1 Session – Thursday, at the development office. You can includes: Doug Bowden, Mickey August 8, 7:00-8:30 pm) also assist us with your ideas for next Bright, Marion Cook, Judy Gregory, • Fairy Garden Design Workshop – summer’s fiction author. The educa- Mary Sue Hansen, Sara Holmes, Greg with Cynthia Marovich: 1 Session tion department is already seeking a Jackson, Lisa Loyd, Anne McDevitt, – Wednesday, August 7, 10:00- noted author whose book and pres- Robin Petterson, David Scarrow, Bets 11:15 a.m. ence can stimulate our community in Shire, Liz Skarshaug, Sally Smith, Trey 2014. Stay tuned! Register in person at the Education Waters, Karen Weaver, and Martha office or online at bayview.asapcon- Our Friday Forum program has Yorke. Thank these incredible folks nected.com been ably led by David Scarrow since the next time you see them on cam- its inception many years ago. David Thanks to all who participated in pus and tell them to keep up the great and the Education Team have brought our Big Read and Guest Author pro- work! you incredible speakers from Bay View CHAMBER MUSIC Continued form page 3 ’s greatest hits chan- is Ewald’s third brass quintet. For these by the name of David Maslanka, nel on XM radio. It features three many years, Victor Ewald’s quintets a composer who studied his craft at Bay View faculty artist ensembles, were considered to be the first original Michigan State University. Maslanka’s the brass quintet, wind quintet, and pieces composed specifically for an music for winds has become espe- a unique combination of , flute, ensemble which is recognizable today cially well known, not just by quintet and duo piano featuring local favorites as the modern brass quintet. Finally, players, but by audiences who find his Tony Patterson and Casey Robards. on the heels of Bay View’s July 28 trib- work to be effervescent and rhythmi- The second work on the program ute to Michigan artists and compos- cally significant. ers, this program features one more of

www.bayviewassociation.org Page 6 The Town Crier Friday, July 26, 2013 Recreation News Beach Fun & Burger Bash on Monday Night As we fondly give a summer farewell to the Monday Night Hot Dog Roasts our attention will shift to the Bay View beach. Join us Monday, July 31 at 5 p.m. for the Burger Bash and Bay View beach party. Participants may purchase a burger plate including salad, chips and watermelon for $7.00. Desserts will also be available from the Boys & Girls club bake sale on site. There will be a live DJ with tunes to please everyone from 6 – 8 p.m., lifeguards will be on duty for night swimming as well as a beach bonfire. Bring the parents, grandparents and the kids, and boogie at the Bay View Beach! Also - back by popular demand the Ping Pong Tournament will be played following the Burger Bash. Sign up will begin at 7:30 p.m. Residents and guests 15 and older are invited to play. Participants can compete in the following events: men’s singles, women’s singles, and mixed doubles. Questions? Contact Jan McPheely at 347-6197. Olympians Celebrate! The Ernie Gray Olympics highlighted the pure spirit of Bay View this summer – with participants having fun despite the rainy weather. Campers competed in true Olympic-style events and friends and relatives stood by on the sidelines for encouragement. One of the goals of the Olympics is to instill teamwork and sportsmanship qualities. This year’s sportsmanship awards go to the following: Bunnies – Jenna Lowell; Chippies – Mary Kate Kirkpatrick; Skunks – Vivian Banion; Squirrels – Taylor Blackburn; Antelopes – Graham Kristoff; Cubs – Campbell Hauschild; Wolves – Eli Bayes; Bears – Bryce Woods. The 2013 Olympics Plaque was earned by: Bunnies – Isabel Dunn; Chippies – Ellen Kokeny; Skunks – Emily Thornbury; Squirrels – Phoebe Solms; Antelopes – Will Samberg; Cubs – Hendrick deKoning; Wolves – Ryan Blackburn; Bears – Joe Claramunt. Congratulations to all! Awards Picnic Coming Up! Friday August 2 starting at 10 a.m. will be water fun day for all swimmers. There will be several water themed events and games for kids of all ages. Then at 11:30, Burger Bash 2 kicks off! We will be selling burger plates with all the fixings for $7.00. The awards picnic starts at noon so get there early to reserve Photos: John Agria your seat at our annual end of year celebration! 2013 Bay View Triathlon Results * Indicates participation in all 5 triath- CUBS: Hendrik deKoning#, Sam West, FAWNS: Charlie Lynch, Elle Nolan lons, # indicates double distances. Sam Sheaffer, Gus Berger, Joey Kokeny, Competitors can find their finish times BEARS: Matthew Schloff# (doubling Nate Schultz, Campbell Hauschild, Justin posted on the Post Office bulletin board for the third year! And fastest double Glass, Joost deKoning, Nick Zannino and at Boys and Girls Club. time at 21:43), Jacob Kirkpatrick#, Andy CHIPPIES: Mary Davis, Reagan Nolan, Caroline Campbell McCarthy designed Boggs, Jack Rosacker*, Michael Dix, Peter Emma Fletcher, Ella Cantera, Sophie our awesome “5th Annual Triathlon” Fitzgerald* (fastest boy at 12:21), Sam Holmes, Ellen Kokeny, Hampton Gucky, t-shirts. Thank you, Caroline. We’d also Joachim Amelia Berles, Mary Kate Kirkpatrick, like to thank Jane and Fred Faust, Kendra SQUIRRELS: Taylor Blackburn*, Molly Ellie Flanigan, Claire Samberg, Kate Manning, Melissa Stavenhagen, Elizabeth Berger*, Emma Hauschild Fletcher Asbury, JoEllen Gilbert, Jan McPheely, WOLVES: Ryan Blackburn*#, Scott ANTS: Jack Nolan, Pete West, Leo Betsy Craig, and all the family and friends Wagner#, Brock Woods#, Engelbrecht, Tyler Glass, James Flanigan, who volunteered to make this event pos- Ellery Liddicoat (Ellery gets special men- sible. Hope to see you next year! SKUNKS: Emma Healy# (doubled 2/3 tion for completing the triathlon in spite events), Ellen Nelson (fastest girl at 13:37), Sincerely, Amy Rosacker, Mark Parker & of her bike chain misbehaving repeat- Bill Hauschild Everdina deKoning, Emma Stavenhagen*, edly!), Megan Biddle Suzy Parker, Megan Rosacker* www.bayviewassociation.org Friday, July 26, 2013 The Town Crier Page 7 Bay View Library News and Events Due to popular demand, the Bay and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to noon. As Saturday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m. View Library will extend Saturday always, the library book drop is avail- at the Bay View Library. Walk-the- morning service hours for the rest of able to return books and materials Dog, Around-the-World, and other the season through Saturday, August when the library is closed. For more yo-yo fun is all part of the library’s 10th. Library hours will be Monday information, please call 347-6393. Read Around the World summer through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon Kids can learn classic yo-yo tricks reading program. For more informa- and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday with Zeemo, the Yo-Yo Man, on tion, call the library at 231-347-6393. Another Successful Bazaar The Woman’s Council express- theme dinner at their cottage for 8! es heartfelt appreciation to all who The funds raised from the successful worked on and to all who attended Grand Bazaar will be distributed not the Grand Bazaar and Luncheon on only to support the public, such as a July 16. Appreciation also goes to scholarship for a Petoskey High School the members of Bay View and the Woman and to Hospice, but also – merchants from the surrounding area most importantly – to support the four who have generously given wonder- Bay View pillars (Worship, Education, ful items for the Silent Auction, Attic Recreation, and Performing Arts) of Treasure, Bakery, and Craft tables. this beautiful Chautauqua. It was a perfect afternoon as Bay An example of a Silent Auction item View members and guests shopped – Bazaar Co-Chairs, Helen Hagey at the bazaar and enjoyed a won- donated by Bay View members, Jeff and Sandra McHenry and Julia Healy, is a 5-course Spanish- derful lunch on the lawn of the Women’s Council building. Final Tunes and Tots of the Summer, Wednesday, July 31 The final TUNES and TOTS of child-friendly lunch is included. An the season is this week with Molly accompanying adult is recommended Clinefelter on Wednesday, July 31, for each child. This free program is Molly in Evelyn Hall at 11:30 a.m. This is a offered by the Bay View Music Festival. Clinefelter with fun and interactive musical experience Questions? Contact Jill Marderness at her daughter designed for children 4 years and 480-277-9374. Fiona, born in August 2012 younger (including infants.) A young Senseless Vandalism Benefits No One By John Stakoe, Executive Director Sometime during the night of July cost of two full-time employees for sible, reasoning person would pay 5th/6th property on the Bay View eight hours of work each. Two staff attention to. And if the perpetrator(s) Campus was vandalized by unknown members were taken away from their is caught, they will be prosecuted with person(s). Utilizing a stencil of the duties during the busiest portion of an additional request for restitution symbols of various religious denomi- the season to attend to this mindless of the hours required to clean up the nations and the word “everyone” sev- act. mess. eral signs and one of the buildings The sheriff’s department was con- This is an appeal to the common were painted over. The historic muse- tacted and a report was filed. This sense and judgment of anyone con- um sign on campus was one of the is a serious matter that affects all of sidering another such violation of targets and could not be replaced if Bay View. The person(s) involved Bay View Property and also to anyone damaged beyond repair. Fortunately, not only targeted themselves, but also who may know something about the the grounds crew was able to clean their neighbors. There certainly was incident to provide information to the and paint over the damaged property. no message conveyed that any sen- administration or police. However, the work was done at the

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Jim Schroeder in Champaign, IL. before are at a point of inflection in Bay Brief Biography: Last relocating. I was baptized View’s history when quality leader- year I retired from the in the Methodist Church ship, management best practices, and University of Illinois. My and have continued as increased private support will help wife, Kathy, and I relocated a Methodist in practice, us sustain and enhance our programs to Petoskey and are now spirit and belief. and activities in support of our mis- permanent residents. I first Leadership sion. became a Bay View renter Experience and Bona Bay View Association Going in 1987, and then a member Fides: My educational Forward: I believe that each of the and cottager in 1997. I met background (BA, MA, and Four Pillars is strong and that we and fell in love with Kathy PhD) and my professional should continue to strive for the qual- in Bay View and we were experience have contrib- ity of leadership and the financial married in the Crouse Chapel. I have uted to those qualities of leadership support that will help them grow and been active in Bay View through- that fit well with the responsibilities of sharpen their focus. Bay View is a out the past year chairing the the Board of Trustees. My career has volunteer driven organization and we Development Committee and meet- included senior management positions should continue to recruit and sup- ing regularly with our Development in large, complex universities and port talented, enthusiastic volunteers Director, and our Executive Director. health care organizations (University who will bring good and creative I was invited to become a mem- of Illinois, Harvard Business School, ideas to our programing. I support ber of the Harbor Springs Petoskey The Ohio State University, and the the “Strategic Plan, 2013-2016” and Community Foundation Development Mayo Clinic Foundation). I have its initiatives and am eager to par- Committee, and I joined the Board led the planning and implementa- ticipate more fully in the discussions of Trustees of the local YMCA. I tion of fundraising and advancement and outcomes. It is vitally important have informally advised the Great programs to generate philanthropic that Bay View chart its course for the Lakes Chamber Orchestra and North support for those institutions. I have coming years and shape its vision for Central Michigan College, and the planned and successfully executed the future. To do so we must have C. S. Lewis Festival on their devel- multi-billion dollar campaigns. I am sound financial plans and execute opment plans and execution. Prior a fundraiser/manager and have had them efficiently. The Bay View lead- to moving to Petoskey I chaired the experience recruiting, training, and ership must continue to expand the University YMCA Board, was a mem- evaluating professional talent; and I communications with our members ber of Kiwanis Club and the Carle have increased private gift support and friends and keep our community Hospital Foundation. I was a member every year in each institution that I fully informed on plans and matters of of the First United Methodist Church have represented. I believe that we interest that impact our future.

Annual Meeting Voting Guidelines The Annual Meeting Voting Information packet will be mailed to Bay View Association voting members on Friday, July 19, 2013. Absentee Ballots will be available in the Bay View Business Office beginning Friday, July 19, 2013. See the guidelines below for further information in regard to voting by Absentee Ballot.

Annual Meeting Voting Guidelines 2013 • A voter may request an absentee ballot “at the time after the list of candidates is posted and up to 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2, 2013, the day before the annual meeting.” By-law #70 • A voter may fax the signed absentee ballot request form to the Bay View Business Office. Ballots must be mailed by post (no email or fax for the actual ballot). A voter may cast a ballot in person at the Bay View Business Office. No one may take an absentee ballot for another voter under any circumstances. • A voter may download an absentee ballot request PDF in the Members area of bayviewassociation.org. Applications forms will be checked against current signature files. • A voter may take an absentee ballot request form for a member who is on the same lease or for an immediate family mem- ber by printing the name of the voter that the form is designated for and by signing the form with the notation “taken by.” • Voting by proxy is not allowed.

www.bayviewassociation.org Friday, July 26, 2013 The Town Crier Page 9 Peggy Child Smith has raised four children (all results for Bay View. of whom participate in Bay With all of the creative juices flow- Peggy Child Smith is View, and two of which are ing, the Board must: a lifetime Bay View par- members), and has hosted • Continually assess the programs’ ticipant and leader whose six Rotary youth exchange scope and direction – ensuring that family continues to be students in their winter staff, facilities, finances and all other involved in all areas of the home in Grand Rapids, MI. resources are effectively implement- program after nearly 100 She has also lived in Japan ed; years. For the last 35 years, and Thailand, but no matter she has been finding and where Peggy is, her heart is • Keep the long-term financial and addressing opportunities in always in Bay View. cultural health of the community as many areas of our com- a top priority; My perspective comes munity; especially fund from a deep and abiding pas- • Aggressively challenge the efforts of raising, Morning Council, sion for Bay View. Bear Creek Township to raise our Historic Awareness, Performing Arts, real estate taxes; and and Recreation. When not working I cannot emphasize enough that my • Enhance all aspects of communica- on a Bay View project, she has owned interests, contributions and experience tion to the membership. two small businesses, sat on the board extend well beyond any single time, sol- of 501(c)(3)s, and been a long-time itary issue or any one group of people. As a Board member I will work dili- fundraiser. For years I have been deeply involved in gently toward these objectives. the fabric of Bay View, and my work has Peggy is married to Dave Smith, led to productive, substantive positive

Glenn Stevens issues which are having and continue to place a high priority will continue to have a direct on gaining legitimate tax relief for It has been an honor to impact on our members. leaseholders, thus I strongly sup- serve as Trustee the past six port the Board’s decision to appeal years. In my filing docu- Six priorities comprise my agenda or platform: of the recent ruling of the Michigan ments I provided a list of Tax Tribunal. the many organizations I 1. It is essential that we have been associated with continue to improve our fis- 4. Bay View offers a remarkable over the years and leader- cal policies and practices to array of programs, but I believe that ship roles I had, such as maintain and enhance our we must only offer what we can the Salvation Army, Big financial stability. Great afford to pay for, which is why, as Brothers and The Michigan progress has been made on BOT member, I supported projects Non-profit Association. My this front, but more attention to document the actual cost of all of educational background needs to focused on keeping our programs and services. (B.A., M.A. and Ph.D) combined with Bay View affordable. In this regard, 5. The integrity of our governance over 40 years experience in higher edu- we must continue to seek ways to structure, our bylaws, is critical cation provided an excellent founda- generate more revenue from exter- to our ability to function in an tion for serving on the Bay View board. nal sources and reduce reliance on orderly and fair manner. I believe Additionally, the time I have spent on member fees to support our pro- that Board members should sup- major standing committees (Finance, grams. port member-approved bylaws and Operations, Worship and Religious Life, 2. We have done a good job therefore pledge my willingness to Personnel) has helped me understand attending to our physical plant, continue to do so. more fully the critical fiscal and policy but we must systematically build 6. I strongly support Bay View’s issues facing our community. our reserve or contingency funds existing membership requirements, This election has some interest- to address the long-term needs standards that have given Bay View ing dynamics, one being the view that of many aging buildings. Special its unique identity and, most impor- some candidates, myself included, are assessments must always be the last tantly, have been of immeasurable focused exclusively on the membership option. value in creating and sustaining a issue. Nothing could be further from 3. Having been directly involved sense of community. the truth, because I am interested in in the tax issue for the past three and concerned about a wide range of years, I am convinced that we must

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Barbara Stonewater Bay View, I have served There are many significant issues My husband Jerry on the Membership and facing Bay View at this time, including and I have been Bay View Personnel Committee, the Bear Creek tax issue, creating a strong cottage owners for thirty- Education Committee, a and flexible fiscal plan, increasing our three years, and raised our Special Task Force on Staff development efforts, and implementing two daughters here every Evaluation, and as Chair of the entire 2013-2016 Strategic Plan. summer. On July 22, our the 2012 Special Committee Regarding the membership issue, first grandchild will begin on Membership. I strongly believe that we need to Tot Lot, a marker event. As Candidate Position: preserve our Christian and Chautauqua heritage and our Christian focus and retirees, we are now spend What I bring to the values, enhance the pre-membership six months here each year, Board of Trustees, due to orientation such that new members in the place that has always my educational background understand and support our heritage been “home.” I retired and professional experience, and tradition, and strive to be a relevant in 2009 after almost forty is a set of skills that includes building and engaged Christian community into years working in various levels of consensus in groups with multiple the future. Consequently, I support education. For the first twenty-five perspectives, facilitating collaboration the proposed membership by-law years. I served as a university faculty among people and groups, and seeing amendment, as I believe it strengthens member or administrator at Michigan the “big picture,” such that necessary having new members who are State University, Miami University, individuals can be brought into the committed to Christian values and our Southern Illinois University, and Drake conversation. I think it is important for Chautauqua programs. I think I have University. The last sixteen years of my the Board to take strong leadership on the skills, experience, and commitment, career, I served as Executive Director of all issues, to communicate factual and and passion to help Bay View work two different collaborative educational other pertinent information clearly to through our challenging issues so that organizations. My education includes the membership, and to take decisive we continue to be a strong Christian a B.S. and M.S. from Purdue University, action where appropriate. and a Ph.D. from Michigan State. At and Chautauqua community.

Robert Wyatt I am experienced negotiating tax appeals. I support the appeal of with the State of Michigan our property taxes and the hiring of I am a semi-retired man- and working on property the new law firm. I will expect that agement consultant married tax appeals. I co-chaired every budget dollar spent produces the to Christine. I am a mem- Clarkston Community greatest benefit for Bay View. We are ber of Clarkston United Schools Building study com- a Christian faith based organization as Methodist Church, where mittee providing a blue print a Methodist affiliated Chautauqua with my wife serves as Minister for facilities development four strong pillars. Our membership of Christian Education. We used for 15 years. I am a rules need to perpetuate our wonder- have been coming to BV member of the Crossroads ful sense of community and permit the for 17 seasons with our 2 District Building & Location 50% of Christians who are not affiliated now adult children. I Chair Committee which reviews with a local church to become BV mem- the Bay View Operations major church facilities bers. Prospective new members need Committee and chaired our changes and I train local to be aware of how our community church’s Administrative Methodist church trustees on their role works and committed to contributing Council, Future Ministries and Trustee and responsibilities. I have led bible to the ongoing success of our Christian committees and served on the finance, studies and am a Stephen’s Minister. I Chautauqua which includes their active staff pastor parish, building and hospi- am president of our homeowners asso- participation. We need BOT members tality committees. I am a licensed civil ciation. I have prepared and delivered who can propose innovative solutions, engineer with 35 years of experience seminars for 2 major universities. work together and build partnerships in manufacturing management. I was Candidate Position: with the local community and various responsible for annual budgets of $260 local governments to assure that we I will work to minimize our property million and over 1350 people in 8 states. continue the Bay View experience for taxes using my experience negotiating I handled complex negotiations resolv- future generations. ing challenges with win-win solutions. with the state and working on property

www.bayviewassociation.org Friday, July 26, 2013 The Town Crier Page 11 Rob Zetterberg I would be honored to munity as a City/County Looming tax increases and the serve a final three-year term Commissioner high cost of cottage ownership needs as a Trustee. I bring leader- My Bay View involve- to be aggressively met head-on. I also ship skills and experience ment includes: Trustee, support placing the woods into a con- to the table that include: Building and Grounds servancy and the development of a • BS/MS in Business Chair, Association major speakers program. and Information Systems Treasurer, Heart of Bay I support the exploration of a Management View Capital Campaign, Legacy Membership that does not • Military leader and Tax Sub-committee and dilute our membership requirements, manager, Colonel, U.S. participation with 12 while working to strengthen our Army (Retired) association committees. Christian identity. In addition I founded the • Founded and ran a Men’s Bible Study, weekly Family Film successful Transportation Marketing Series, the Annual Prayer Breakfast Company and the Bay View Helping Hands • Served the Augusta, GA, com- Ministry. Sailing Scoop: July 21 By Amy Rosacker Schloff, with Megan and Lauren Biddle – Kid – 1st - Alexina Beckely – 17:39 The Sunfish Races continue to have 14:52 (NOT an old boat), 2nd – Nathan Schloff outstanding participation, competition Kids – 1st – Charlie Schloff* & Zack – 18:27, 3rd – Ryan Harrington – 19:13, and cooperation this year (and always). Fewkes – 14:44, 2nd – Taylor Blackburn* 4th – Ian Beckley – 21:10 (old boat!) Several of our regular racers also par- & Megan Rosacker – 16:42, 3rd – Erin* Join us at the boathouse this Saturday ticipated in the fantastic youth theater & Evelyn Schloff – 16:43 (another photo for more Sunfish Racing Fun. 12:30 p.m. production of Annie, so we shifted races finish), 4th – Jill Parker* & Amelia Berles Skipper’s Meeting, 1 p.m. start. to Sunday this past week. A total of 15 – 22:43 boats participated in one or more races. Adults – 1st – Meghan Larson* (chap- Here are the results: *denotes skipper Great Lakes. Where eroning a trip from Annapolis) & Rocky First Race: Rosacker – 16:02 has the Water Gone? Adult / Child – 1st - John Schloff* & Adult – 1st – Owen Beckely – 13:57, Megan Biddle – 19:11, 2nd – Mark* and 2nd – Jon Kidd – 14:08, 3rd Michael What's being done? son Marcus Francisco – 24:40 Harrington – 14:29 Jennifer McKay, a Policy Specialist Kids – 1st - Erin* & Evelyn Schloff Kid – 1st – Ian Beckley – 13:16, 2nd for Tip-of-the-Mitt Watershed Council – 17:27, 2nd – Jill Parker* & Amelia – Nathan Schloff – 13:43, 3rd – Ryan will make a presentation to the Bay View Berles – 17:53, 3rd – Taylor Blackburn* Harrington – 15:47, 4th – Alexina Beckley Community Tuesday night 7:30 p.m. & Megan Rosacker – 23:54 – 20:11 (old boat…..) in the Campus Club Building. She will Adults – 1st – Rocky Rosacker* and talk about the growing problems due to Third Race: Tom (aka “the ballast”) O’Keefe (first decreasing water levels in the Great Lakes, Kids – 1st – Charlie Schloff* and Zack race ever in a sailboat!) – 18:46 the factors that have caused this phenom- Fewkes – 17:48, 2nd – Jill Parker* and enon and the efforts being planned to Adult – 1st – Owen Beckley – 15:41 Amelia Berles – 21:25 (1st overall), 2nd – Jon Kidd – 16:38, 3rd address the problem. We all have heard Adults – 1st – Rocky Rosacker* and – 17:20, 3rd – Michael Harrington – 17:20 of the various things that may be causing Meghan Larson – 19:27, 2nd - John* the lower levels, but Jennifer will be able Kid – 1st – Nathan Schloff – 16:28, Schloff & wife Brenda (finally gets to race to clarify fact from fiction and provide 2nd Ian Beckley - 16:29 (photo fin- instead of cheering from the pier and tak- greater insights to this problem. Mark ish), 3rd – Charlie Schloff – 17:17, 4th ing pictures!) – 22:06, 3rd- Anne* and your calendars. – Alexina Beckely – 18:19 (old boat), 5th husband Jon Joachim- 32:31 Ryan Harrington – 18:48 This program is open to all people Adult – 1st – Owen Beckley – 17:11, in the Bay View Community and their Second Race: 2nd – Jon Kidd – 17:18, 3rd – Michael guests. Adult / Child – 1st – John* and Sarah Harrington – 18:11

www.bayviewassociation.org Page 12 The Town Crier Friday, July 26, 2013 Bay View Briefs... August 15. The Woman’s Bible Study Huppert. meets every Friday, from July 5 - The film is in French with English Woman’s Council News August 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the Campus subtitles. This film series is made The Woman’s Council board meet- Club. possible by the Bay View Education ing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Boat House Fees Committee and although there is no Monday, July 29 at the Woman’s It’s Time to Get Caught Up! Fees charge for the films, donations are Council building. for Summer 2013 buoy, sunfish, small greatly appreciated. The next Woman’s Council meet- boat and kayak summer storage and Rising Stars Recital ing will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, beach locker fees are due and payable Join the students of Bay View will July 30th, in the Woman’s Council NOW. Failure to pay by 5 p.m. on on Thursday, August 1 at 4 p.m. in building. Following a brief report by Sunday August 4, 2013 may result in Voorhies Hall. This free events fea- the board members, attendees will be forfeiture of your buoy or your lock- tures the community music students treated to musical presentations by er for 2014 (we have waiting lists) who are studying with the Bay View recipients of Bay View music scholar- and/or the unceremonious delivery of music faculty this summer. Come join ships. Tea and refreshments will be your watercraft to your front porch or their celebration of music learning! served. the rocks by the Bay View Inn (our Lake Effect/Fashion Show 2013 Bay View Literary Magazine enforcers are on call and, hey, we Women of Bay View mark your cal- The 2013 Bay View Literary need the space). endar for Tuesday, July 30th at 11 a.m. Magazine is available at the adminis- Delinquencies may also be posted to see Petoskey’s newest clothing line, tration office, the library, and the gift at the Sailhouse and other embarrass- TRYBE, at Gaslight Properties, 215 shop for a donation of $5.00. All pro- ing places. Payment can be made dur- Howard Street, (next to Chandlers). ceeds go directly to Bay View. Read ing normal business hours at both the Owner, Molly Kircher, will give a pre- “The Golden Cord That Binds” by Sailhouse and Wade Administration. sentation about how TRYBE came to Emerson Colaw, Payment for 2013-14 winter storage be and what she envisions for her new “Bay View’s Beloved Members” by and BVBC dues also cheerfully accept- boutique, Lake Affect. Mary Doerr, “A Shared Identity” by ed; requests for credit, on the other Tea will be provided by Michigan’s George Dauler, poems by Hannah hand, will be cheerfully rejected and Plum Door Tea Company, accompa- Rees, children’s stories by Al Reynolds, then mercilessly mocked. nied by macaroons from Mackinac and more. International Film Festival Macaroon Company. Family Film Series: Thursdays at The 2013 International Film This is an opportunity to learn 7: p.m. in Voorhies Hall Festival will continue next Monday, more about TRYBE from a former Vera July 29, with a Masterpiece, AMOUR, August 1: “Taking Chance” Wang designer and visit Petoskey’s directed by Michael Haneke. newest boutique, Lake Effect. A dis- August 8: “October Sky” This is a love story of sacrifice count is offered to those attending Men’s and Women’s Bible Study and devotion that you will never for- and there is no charge to attend. Men’s Bible Study will meet get, staring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Questions? Contact Kay Flavin 231- Thursdays at 8 a.m. in the Campus Emmanuelle Riva and Isabelle 347-6225 ext. 2234. Club and will continue to meet until Thanks to Annual Meeting Mailing Volunteers By Louise Nickerson Ann Marsh, Dina Riquelme, Sharon A crew of volunteers donated Sisskind, and Elizabeth Asbury. their evening on Thursday, July 18 The Bay View Business Office to stuff envelopes in preparation for extends heartfelt thanks to these vol- mailing voting information to Bay unteers for their kindness and spirit View Members for the 2013 Annual of willingness to get this job done. Meeting. The wonderful volunteers, These wonderful women (pictured to directed by organizer Robin Pettersen, the right) have done this for several included Jane and Sally George, years. We are most grateful for their Wendy Richardville, Liz Murphy, commitment. Sheri Schroeder, Barb Emmer, Beth

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