The Park & Garden Store will be closing Sunday-Thursday beginning Tues 9/8 and will remain open Friday & Saturday 9:30 am-3:30 pm through September. On Wed 9/9, our 50th Volunteer Committee Meeting is meeting at 5:30 pm. We're still looking for volunteers to help with events, planning, details, etc. Sat 9/12 is the last Saturday Member Service is open for the season and it is the last day for for Saturday Emergency Pump Outs. Next week begins with Rev. Bert De Jong speaking at our AM Chapel Service on Sun 9/13. On Mon 9/14, there is a PLM Lake Treatment, so be sure to watch out for signage that may require swimming restrictions. Fri 9/18 brings our September Board of Directors Meeting and on Sat 9/20, the Marina closes for the season.
We are now taking orders for Winterizations. If you have been winterized by us in the past, we've emailed and mailed copies to you that we have on file. If you haven't seen one yet, please be sure to check in with us at Member Service. You must complete, sign, and return the form via the appropriate dates. Winterization departure dates on or before Wed 9/30 start at $90, your keys must be in the office by Sat 9/30 to get the discount. Winterization forms received on or after Tues 10/1 start at $110. The latest departure date is Tues 10/15. We are not able to winterize trailers that have hot water heaters located on their porch, or trailers that share a water line. We are only able to accommodate 500 winterization orders, so please plan accordingly.
To begin to prepare for winter, here are some things to do to keep your trailer safe in the off season. Be sure to put outdoor items in a safe shelter to keep them from the harsh weather soon to come. It is also very important to Winterize your trailer before freezing temperatures hit, blowout your sprinkler system, and have your holding tank pumped. A couple more things to keep on your to do list are to remove items from the park that will freeze in cupboards, and food in that may attract mice or ants. We want your home away from home to be in great condition when you return next season! For more ways to prepare for winter, check out our Emergency Services September News.
2021 Dues & Assessments totaling $1,896 are due on Sun 10/25/20. They will be billed on your September statement and mailed on Thurs 10/1. For the continued safety of our staff and our community, we will be waiving online payment fees through Wed 9/30/20. We do provide an option for six monthly installment payments to pay the dues, capital contributions, cable, and assessments only in the amount of $327.88 (October through March). The payment plan does not include any other fees and charges billed to your account each month. For all the payment options and details, visit the September Finance News.
As you’re closing up your site for the season, consider donating food for others instead of taking it home with you! Our annual food drive for the Allegan County Food Pantry is underway now through Thurs 10/15. There are blue bins located around the park to donate non-perishale food items at Public Safety and Member Service. Any unopened, sealed, non-perishable food items are accepted and appreciated. The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative and sixteen food pantries from throughout Allegan County have joined the ACFPC to seek the opportunity to work together to strive to serve those in need.
