Governing Documents

Roles and Responsibilities

Rules and Policies

Operational Timeline

Ponderosa Reports

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

Minutes of June 14, 2008 Board Meeting

Agenda for Upcoming Workshops/Board Meetings

Annual Meeting Minutes May 2008

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

Latest Association Manager Report

Buildings and Grounds Report

Announcements

BALLOT PRO & CON STATEMENTS

The Board began discussions On June 14 of revisions to our Bylaws and will probably conclude at our July 12 Board Meeting.  Discussion of revisions to our Operating Procedures will probably begin at our August 9 Board Meeting.  Our Bylaws require that we advertise for opposing (Con) views.  If you are interested in reviewing the specifics of these changes, please contact me for an advance copy so you may consider if you support or oppose.
Bill Griffin
206-542-8257
wgriffin206@comcast.net

Fund Raiser at Nason Creek Rest Area
June 20-22

The Auxiliary will be serving coffee and cookies at the Nason Creek Rest Area June 20-22. If you could help with donations of cookies or coffee or be able to work at the rest area, please contact Sharyl Nelson. If you are in the area that weekend, be sure and stop by for coffee and sample the homemade cookies that we are famous for.

Fire Auxiliary Phone Books

It's time to update the Ponderosa Phone Book. 

If you would like your information to appear in the new issue of the Ponderosa Phone Book, please e-mail your information to Marisha at misha4pc@yahoo.com.  Or join us at the May 17th burn pile and sign up there.

We have to have all requests in writing as your permission to print the information.

Thank You.
Marisha Robinson, Chair
Social Committee

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

See Social Calendar

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