Governing Documents

Roles and Responsibilities

Rules and Policies

Operational Timeline

Ponderosa Reports

******* Board Meeting Reports *******

Minutes of April 12, 2008 Board Meeting

Minutes of April 12 Workshop

Agenda for Upcoming Workshops/Board Meetings

Annual Meeting Minutes May 2007

******* Miscellaneous Reports *******

2008 Budget Report

Association Manager Report for May

Buildings and Grounds Report

Announcements

The Ponderosa Burn Pile will be on Saturday, May 17th.

Greenbelt Meeting and Work Party-May 17, 2008

We’ll hold our first summer season organizational meeting on Saturday, May 17th, 8:00 a.m., at the Clubhouse, have a cup of coffee (I’ll provide) and take a “walking tour” of the Ponderosa to determine improvement projects.  Our goal will be to create a “rough draft” of monthly work projects for the summer and a firm project for June and set a Saturday date for our first work party.  

NO GUILT COMMITTEE

I’ve enjoyed this committee because we understand busy schedules and know that some might not make all meetings and all work parties.  That’s OK.  We publicize all work parties well in advance and welcome those who can only stay for a short time to those that can work until dark.  Just kidding – (we usually wrap up in the EARLY afternoon).  If you’d like to meet some fun folks . . . and know how to work a rake, you’re welcome to join us!  Hope to see you soon! Steve Malmstead, Chair

WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN

Chelan County has presented a plan for our endorsement which outlines the potential for a forest fire in the Ponderosa and steps we might take to mitigate it.  The County's conclusions seem realistic, but will shock many of us out of a complacent attitude about such a threat:

            1)  The Ponderosa will be difficult to defend and to evacuate in the event of a fast-moving fire.  It would be challenging to get everyone out to safety.

            2)  In the event of a fast-moving crown fire all efforts would be focused on evacuation of residents and firefighters.

            3)  In the event of a fast-moving wildfire Fire District #4 would not stay in the community unless safe zones and good escape routes have been created.

            4)  Since there is only one access route, evacuation would have to occur well in advance of any approaching wildfire or any incident starting within Fire District #4.  (Imagine the chaos as residents attempt to flee down Camp 12 Road in the face of on-coming fire equipment and firefighter's vehicles.)

Bruce Merighi, long-time resident and long-time Fire Chief of District #4 will meet with the Board to discuss the County's plan and practical steps we in the Ponderosa and the Standing Rock communities might take to prevent a disaster.  March 9, 10:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse.  If you know anyone in the Standing Rock community, please invite them to attend.

Bill Griffin, President
Ponderosa Community Club
206-542-8257
wgriffin206@comcast.net

We need an Ombudsman

I found in my two years as Ombudsman that all I needed do was confirm that the complaint was legitimate (some were not) by a personal inspection of the site from the road, and then write a letter to the miscreant and/or the complainant. Most miscreants shaped up with the first letter, confirmed by personal inspection of the site from the road; some required a follow-up with heightened threat of sanctions. I did not need or want to confront miscreants personally; I kept it arms-length so the miscreant was simply faced with the machine grinding out its mission: Shape up or I impose Ponderosa's financial penalties on you and turn the County bureaucracy loose on you with its additional financial penalties.

Therefore, I see the position as being a "fair weather" job, since most problems occur during the Springtime through the Fall. In other words, a snowbird who resides in the Ponderosa during that period, or a part-timer who comes to the Ponderosa often enough to make personal visits to sites being complained about could serve admirably. A full-timer would be even better because of the additional vested interest in seeing that things are ship-shape.

It is time to step up to the plate.
Bill Griffin, President
206-542-8257
wgriffin206@comcast.net

See Social Calendar

If you would like to plan a Social Activity for 2008, please contact the Board with your ideas. 509-763-0320.