Board of Trustees Standing Committees
Buildings and Grounds
Robert Zetterberg, chair; Lawrence R. Ternan, trustee liason; Dave Ellis, superintendent of buildings and grounds, ex-officio; Rodney J. Slocum, executive director, ex-officio; Suzu Neithercut, Architectural Review
2008 Jack Benish, Bob Kammeraad, Anne Lewis, Charles Asbury, Rob Zetterberg; 2009 Bob Banwell, Patrick McGee, Donald Nummer, Norm Wells; 2010 John Doerr, Martha Gray Horn, Elizabeth Murphy, Dick Mitchell
Education
Bob and Mill Docking, directors and chairs; Mary Sue Hansen, trustee liaison
2008 Catherine Bright, Sara B. Holmes, David Krause, Barbara Liddicoat, Betty Tufts; 2009 Jeanne Andriot, Kathleen Haskins, David Spencer, Fran Spencer, Betty Stevens; 2010 Mary Kay Berles, Gregory P. Jackson, Ann Kraft, Marilyn McTaggart, Bev Ragland, James Ragland, David Scarrow, Janet Scarrow
Finance
Frances J. Hill, chair; Thomas C. Shearer, ex-officio; Rodney J. Slocum, executive director, ex-officio; David Hartnett, comptroller, ex-officio
2008 David McDevitt; 2009 Laurie-Jo Straty; 2010 Sharon D. Kammeraad, Barbara Merrell, John Snyder
Long Range Planning
David McDevitt, chair; Robert Blok, past president; Roy Talley, past president; Thomas C. Shearer, president; Glenn Stevens, trustee liaison, David A. Doidge, trustee
2008 Alison Ford, Gerrit Gucky, Sharon D. Kammeraad; 2009 David McDevitt, Elizabeth Russell, Jerry Stonewater; 2010 David Antonioni, Suzanne Deuchler
Operations
Ralph Peterson, chair; David E. Kidd, trustee liaison; Dave Ellis, superintendent of buildings and grounds, ex-officio; Rodney J. Slocum, executive director, ex-officio
2008 Richard Kelbaugh, Richard Kraft, Constance Meech; 2009 Brian Beckley, William Tomkinson; 2010 Jim Beyer, Ron Broquet, Bill Kerby, Dan McDermott, Ralph Peterson, Bob Wyatt
Performing Arts
Marsha Smith, chair; Mary Sue Hansen, trustee liaison; Chris Ludwa, artistic director; Paul A. Nelson, director of theatre arts; Scott Thornburg, faculty representative; Patricia Zetterberg, music chair; William McGill, theatre chair; Sandra Voigt, Friends of the Bay View Performing Arts
2008 Sharon Sisskind Anderson, Ray Pensinger, David Dykhouse; 2009 Carol Perkins, Sue Noble; 2010 E.J. McWethy, David Sims
Personnel and Membership
Personnel subcommittee, David A. Doidge, chair; Rose Crandell, trustee; Frances J. Hill, trustee
Membership subcommittee: Rose W. Crandell, chair
2008 Connie Burt, David Krause, Shirley Snyder; 2009 Robin Pettersen, Sally Smith; 2010 Nancy Broquet, Martha York
Recreation
Thomas M. George, chair; Kate Mitchell, trustee liaison; Rose W. Crandell, trustee; Mary Sue Hansen, trustee; Renée M. Allen, recreation director; Charles B. Schloff, Boat Club; Betty L. Stevens, Campus Club; Annette Davis, Tennis Club; Kathleen Olmsted, Morning Council
2008 David Berles, Mary Catherine Dykhouse, Elizabeth Neithercut; 2009 Katherine Allen, Nancy Mowery, Amy E. Wolff; 2010 Martha Gray Horn, Sally Smith, Kendra VanDeVelde
Worship and Religious Life
Sharon Snyder, chair; David E. Kidd, trustee liaison: George Dauler, adult Sunday School; Don Vogelsberg, chapel; Elizabeth and Paul Nelson, children’s Sunday School; John Grob, communion; Gloria Kochensparger, flowers
2008 Jay Crouse, Marcia Ann Beard Dunbar, Robert Kammeraad, David Krause; 2009 Jennie Lou Amy, Victor Knowlton, Helen Reynolds, Sharon Snyder, Ruth Tomkinson, Karen Weaver; 2010 Marshall Dunlap, Gloria Kochensparger, Diane Boyd, Carol Parker, Nancy-Laurel Pettersen
Special and Adjunct Committees
Altar Guild
Sharon Snyder, chair; David E. Kidd, trustee liaison
2008 Rose Crandell, Laura Crouse, Jane Faust, Constance Grob, Mimi Milward; 2009 Jennie Lou Amy, Judy Bryan, Linda Swears, Laura Higgins; 2010 Sharon Snyder, Diane Wells, Susan Clara, Marsha Bidwell
Architectural Review
Suzu Neithercut, chair; Lawrence R. Ternan, trustee liaison; Kathy Duquette, consultant
2008 Sue Hufford; 2009 Peggy Child Smith; 2010 Davis Talley; Marcia B. Busyn, Robert Banwell, alternates
The By-Laws of the Association state (paragraph 40-B) that the purpose of this committee is “...to preserve and enhance the status of the Bay View Association as a National Historic Landmark...” The Committee is responsible for reviewing all building permit applications involving either remodeling or new construction. This helps ensure construction projects that blend harmoniously with the general architectural design of buildings and structures in Bay View. Proposed projects must also meet standards including: 1. compatibility with the re-use of the structure; 2. avoiding destruction of distinguishing qualities; 3. recognition and respect of structural changes over time; 4. repairing rather than replacing distinguishing characteristics. Leaseholders contemplating changes to existing buildings, demolition, or new construction should obtain a copy of “Building Codes, Procedures, and Historic Conservation Guidelines for the Bay View Association.” This booklet is available at Russell Hall and explains Bay View permit application procedures. The Architectural Review Committee will provide early assistance to leaseholders contemplating cottage site improvements. It’s important to seek the committee’s assistance to help ensure your new construction conforms to our community’s expectations.
Archives
John Weeks, director; David Doidge, trustee liaison
2008 Carla Blandford, William DeRoo, Harriet Perrin, Sophie McGee; 2009 Bernice Beard, Elson Carmien, Mary Jane Doerr, Virginia Weeks; 2010 Judson Davis, Marjorie Davis, Carolyn Schloff, Shirley Snyder, Janet Tallant
Located on the lower level of the Wade Administration and Archives Building, the Bay View Archives contains the permanently valuable records of the Association. These include minutes of the annual meetings and trustee minutes as well as records of legal matters. Supplementing these records are numerous photographs of many events and persons connected to Bay View. The holdings also include recordings of nearly all sermons preached in Bay View since 1970 and programs from most musical performances for the last 100 years. Volunteer members of the Bay View Archives Commission are available to assist those wishing to research these records. The hours of the Archives are from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the months of June, July and August. Those relating to individual cottages are one of the most used areas. Owners and former owners consult the holdings to find changes that have been made to their summer homes over the years. Cottage photos often illustrate those changes. These individual holdings also provide information on lot lines and even the list of past owners. Additions to these cottage records are updated through materials provided by individual owners.
Assessors
Robert C. Kochensparger, chair; Frances J. Hill, trustee liaison
2008 Robert C. Kochensparger; 2009 Stephen J. Smith; 2010 Daniel L. Baker
Boundary Resolution Committee
Edward Neithercut, chair; Richard Kelbaugh, E.J. McWethy
The Boundary Resolution Committee shall review any appeal by a leaseholder regarding any setback, boundary or survey or rules and regulations. In cases of a dispute regarding a lot survey, the objecting party shall be responsible for the cost of a new survey to determine and/or correct or adjust the surveyed property line. The Boundary Resolution Committee’s decision shall be binding and can only be appealed to the board of trustees, whose decision shall be final. The membership of the Boundary Resolution Committee shall include the chairperson of the Plat Committee and two others appointed by the president of the board of trustees.
Campus Club
Betty L. Stevens, president; Rose W. Crandell, trustee liaison; Jim Ragland, vice president; Dick Chambers, secretary; Darrel Shinn, treasurer
2008 Robert Banwell, Judy Bryan, Richard Kraft, Clancey Scheffler; 2009 Regina Russell Bissell, Dick Chambers, John Lewis, Darrel Shinn, Mary Lou Smith; 2010 Jim Ragland, Betty Stevens, Tom Terry, Don Vogelsberg
This Bay View club is for all ages to foster fellowship through social and recreational activities. The clubhouse, which is behind the post office, is open daily at 9:30 a.m. and is a good place to meet and greet friends. Regular Tuesday evening meetings, which inform and entertain, are held during the Assembly Season. Pre- and post-season, there are potluck suppers and fellowship beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. (Bring a dish to pass and your table service.) Activities include: six wicket croquet, lawn bowling, shuffleboard, bridge and other games. New players are welcome. Instruction and equipment are available. Memberships: New and renewing are due by July 15. They support the program activities and maintenance of the clubhouse. Annual memberships for persons 16 years and older are $10 per person and Life memberships are $100 per person, payable to “Campus Club.” They should be sent to Darrel Shinn, Treasurer.
Campus Club Speakers 2008
June 24 Q & A with Glenn Miller Orchestra
July 1 Jennifer McKay, “State of the Great Lakes”
July 8 John Jeffrey, “Islamic Religion”
July 15 Doug Caldwell, publisher, Petoskey News-Review
July 22 James and Py Wolfe, “The Other Side of China: The Silk Road”
July 29 Bob Tagatz, “History of the Grand Hotel”
Aug. 5 Campus Club Annual Meeting
Aug. 12 Bay View President and Executive Director, “The State of Bay View”
Evelyn Hall
Suzanne Ternan, chair; Frances J. Hill, trustee liaison
2008 Brian Collins, Jane Estep; 2009 Julie Shultz, Martha Charlotte Talley, Judith Wilkinson; 2010 JoAnn Baker, Mary Sue Hansen, Anne Lewis
Friends of the Bay View Performing Arts
Sandra Voigt, chair; Glenn Stevens, trustee liaison; Chris Ludwa, artistic director; Jack Edman, honorary member; Thomas C. Shearer, ex-officio; Laura Crouse, Mary Jane Doerr, Marian Dressler, Don Duquette, Katherine Hartman, Noranette Lear, Julie Nummer, Carol Perkins, Stafford Smith, Sue Timyan
Friends was organized in 2000 by the Music and Theatre Arts Committee to raise $50,000 annually in support of all Bay View performance groups. After approval by the trustees, the first performing arts fund was created in 2000. In the first six years, over $200,000 has been provided to performing arts groups for assistance with their programs.
Gifts
Frances J. Hill, chair; Thomas C. Shearer, ex-officio; Rodney J. Slocum, ex-officio
2008 David Spencer; 2009 Tom George; 2010 Carol Perkins
Historic Awareness
Peggy Child Smith, chair; David E. Kidd, trustee liaison
2008 Elizabeth Russell; 2009 Polly Alexander, William Davis Green, Susan Hufford, Beth Ann Marsh, Peggy Child Smith; 2010 Mary Sue Hansen, Gloria Kitto Lewis, Sharon Snyder
The Historic Awareness Committee aims to foster an appreciation of Bay View’s past and the preservation of our historic community. The committee this year is presenting a special program, “Ghosts of the North Woods – A Trip to Bay View,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at Evelyn Hall. This digital program by local historical photographer and railroad buff Charlie Conn will feature part of his extensive collection of railroading and depot photos. The focus will be Bay View and will include the role it played in development of the area. He will print copies of any of his photos for those interested in purchasing them.
Historical Commission
William Davis Green, curator; Anne Lewis and Sophie McGee, co-chairs; Thomas C. Shearer, ex-officio
2008 Linda CasaSanta, Dianne Cornelius, Marge Davis, Patti Higgins, Suzanne Ternan, Peg Turpin, Catherine Zannino; 2009 Marcia and Thomas Busyn, Clarice Dykhouse, William Davis Green, Anne Lewis, Sophie McGee, Elizabeth Murphy, Carol Shier; 2010 Pat Bristor, Caroline Campbell-McCarthy, Brenda Dean, Sally Leinicke, Sally Smith, John Stahl, Ruth Tomkinson, Barbara Turkal, Judy Wilkinson
The Bay View Historical Museum buildings this season will feature an exciting exhibition devoted to “Fun and Recreation for All” with a celebration of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club past and present. On display will be craft projects, camp shirts, games, photos, and additional club activities. Not to be overlooked are recreational activities for adults to include fishing, boating, golf, croquet, shuffleboard and bowling-on-the-green. The museum welcomes the loan of recreational items from cottage owners – especially craft activities and photos – for the summer of 2008 display. The museum buildings will be open Sundays after church as well as 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Investment Advisory
John Snyder, chair; Frances J. Hill, trustee liaison
2008 Ben Vanden Belt, Charles F. Dykhouse; 2009 Joe Burgin; 2010 John Moran, B. Thomas Smith
The Investment Advisory Committee advises the board on its endowment and capital fund asset allocation and monitors the investment performance for the funds.
Library
Mary Tsaloff, chair; Rose W. Crandell, trustee liaison; Elizabeth Shier, vice president; Bob Kochensparger, treasurer; Mark Parker, recording secretary; Brenda Dean, corresponding secretary
2008 Bob Kochensparger, Molly Landi, Elizabeth Shier; 2009 Brenda Dean, Alison Hill, Mary Tsaloff; 2010 Lois Blumka, Mark Parker, Barbara Weber
Bibby Milward Terry continues to serve as our morning librarian and Ellen McGill will continue in the afternoons. The library adds 300 new titles annually to the collection; emphasis remains on recreational reading for adults and children. For patron convenience we offer wireless availability and a patron computer with Internet access. We also offer coffee, doughnuts and four newspapers every morning. The extremely successful “Sundays at the Library Series” will be held at 4 p.m. each Sunday during the month of July. During the 2007 season, the library opened two new “book nooks” in the Children’s Loft. These two areas have provided a wonderful place for both young and older children to curl up and read. The popular Toddler Tales/Lap-Sit programs with Cate Shier Zannino will continue this season for children 18-36 months accompanied by an adult. The “Practically Perfect” Book Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday, July 3, on the library lawn. Donated books may be brought to the library prior to the sale during library hours. We accept only recent fiction, nonfiction, and children’s materials. No textbooks, periodicals or condensed books are accepted.
Hours: Pre-Season: Posted on door
Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 8: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Post-Season: Posted on door
Memorial Garden
Barbara McLean, chair; David E. Kidd, trustee liaison; Jean Long, ex-officio; Stafford Smith, ex-officio
2008 Bob Ferguson, Ellen McGill, Barbara McLean, Karen Weaver; 2009 Joyce Giguere, Jim Lichon; 2010 John Agria, Mary Agria, Susan Clara, Laura Hartner, Hannah Rees, Rebecca Wickham
The Bay View Memorial Garden overlooks Little Traverse Bay near Stafford’s Bay View Inn. In this lovely spot, you may take a walk along the paths or sit on garden benches located throughout to relax and enjoy a view of the bay and the beauty of the garden. Dedicated in 1994, the garden is consecrated as a memorial place and repository for ashes from cremations of members and friends of Bay View. It is a living symbol of our resurrection faith; all are welcome to visit as often as they choose. The garden is supervised by the Memorial Garden Committee and maintained by volunteers. We welcome you as a volunteer gardener; please contact a committee member. Donations, placement fees and memorial contributions honoring or in memory of loved ones are the Memorial Garden’s only source of funds for perpetual care, maintenance and development. Contact the Bay View Business Office, P.O. Box 583, Petoskey, MI 49770, or telephone (231) 347-6225, for a brochure describing the Memorial Garden’s gift opportunities, as well as for fees. A more comprehensive information packet is available upon request.
Morning Council
Chris Howell, president; Rose W. Crandell, trustee liaison; Denise Hansen, vice president; Denise Erhart, secretary; Tracy Beckley, treasurer; Peggy Lewis, assistant treasurer
The Morning Council was founded in 1979 by a group of Bay View women desiring to enrich their own knowledge and experience and also serve the Bay View community. The focus has been to involve ourselves in the needs and safety of Bay View children. We also want to foster friendships and camaraderie in the Bay View community. Morning Council meets Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the Woman’s Council Building. Childcare is provided for pre-Tot Lot children. A planned program follows our social period and brief business meeting. We welcome all women who would like to meet new friends and support Bay View to join us for our opening meeting Thursday, June 26. We will gather for breakfast to re-connect and welcome newcomers. The Woman’s Council/Morning Council Opening Luncheon will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Bay View Inn.
Music
Paddie Zetterberg, chair; Mary Sue Hansen, trustee liaison; Chris Ludwa, artistic director
2008 Bob Ferguson, John Moran, Marian Molander; 2009, Reda Santinga, David Scarrow, Denise Hansen, Martha Charlotte Talley, Lenoir Stanley; 2010 Paddie Zetterberg, Beverly Ragland, Jennifer Schmuckler
The Music Committee hosts numerous social events during the season: student/cottager and faculty/cottager picnics held on the grounds of the Woman’s Council Building and receptions for our Crouse Visiting Artists. The committee’s support to our music festival and the director is the central focus of serving on this committee. Working with the students and faculty adds to the uniqueness of this exceptional opportunity in performing arts. New members are always welcome. Contact the chairperson about joining this committee.
Plat
Donald Nummer, chair; Lawrence R. Ternan, trustee liaison
2008 William Tomkinson; 2009 E.J. McWethy, Martha McWethy; 2010 Louis Atkins, Donald Nummer
Any leaseholder planning to build an addition to any existing structure or build a new structure on a leasehold must order a professional survey at Russell Hall. The Plat Committee will review the survey to determine if all setback and boundary issues have been satisfied as required by the By-Laws, Rules and Regulations. If the survey does not meet all the requirements or the adjacent leaseholder(s) disputes the surveyed boundary line, the leaseholder objecting may order a new survey, at his expense, in an attempt to resolve the issues. If the survey and drawing are rejected by the Plat Committee, the objecting party may appeal in writing to the Boundary Resolution Committee regarding any setback, boundary line or Bay View Rules and Regulations. The Boundary Resolution Committee’s decision shall be binding and can only be appealed to the Bay View Board of Trustees, whose decision is final. The Plat Committee may also act as a consultant to the Architectural Review Committee and superintendent in matters of land use and site development.
Theatre Arts
William McGill, chair; Glenn Stevens, trustee liaison
2008 Matt CasaSanta, Jane Estep, William McGill, Carol Perkins, Marsha Smith; 2009 Barbara Asbury, Lois Miller, Susan Noble, Barbara Solms, Sharon Snyder; 2010 Constance Burt, Theresa Harrington, Peter Sims, William Zoerhof
The highlights of the summer theater program in Bay View continue to be the three major productions of a Broadway musical, an opera, and a revue. All are welcome to participate both on and off stage! There are many ways to become involved in the theatre program – one time opportunities or ongoing participation! If you are interested, please contact William McGill (wjmcgill@earthlink.net). We would love to have you help – and have some fun as well!
Tree Replacement
Victor Knowlton, chair; David E. Kidd, trustee liaison; Dave Ellis, superintendent of buildings and grounds, ex-officio
2008 Jane Andrews, Jean Long, David Parker, Harriet Perrin; 2009 Richard Allen, Louis Atkins, Victor Knowlton, James Lichon, Ellen McGill; 2010 Walter Coffee III, Connie Meech, Charles E. Schloff
Woman's Council
Joyce Giguere, president; Beverly Ragland, vice president; Sue DeRoo, recording secretary; Marjorie Davis, corresponding secretary; Helen Hagey, treasurer; Frances J. Hill, trustee liaison
2008 Kathy Haskins, Suzanne Dauler, Connie Grob; 2009 Janet Tallant, Libby Neithercut, Janet McDermott; 2010 Carol Lewis, Barbara Liddicoat, Martha McWethy
The Bay View Woman’s Council was established for the purpose of supporting the Bay View Board of Trustees and promoting service, inspiration and sociability among the women of Bay View since 1922. All women of Bay View and the surrounding area are invited to become Woman’s Council members and participate in the weekly programs and events. The Annual Opening Luncheon is at 12 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Stafford’s Bay View Inn. Regular meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Woman’s Council Building. They include short business meetings and interesting programs dealing with current interests and concerns. A social tea hour follows the meetings. A bazaar is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, and money raised by this activity is used to maintain the Woman’s Council Building and to share with other groups on campus and in the local community. The Red Cross Joyce Bailey Jones Blood Drive is Wednesday, July 16. During the Bay View season, women may rent pleasant rooms on the second floor of the Woman’s Council Building. For early reservations, contact House Hostess Mary Jane Williams at 734-424-0892.
Woods Advisory
Mark Gilbert, chair; Lawrence R. Ternan, trustee liaison
2008 Charles Asbury, Jay Howell, James Irwin; 2009 John V. Dye, Thomas George, Elizabeth Terry, Diane Wells; 2010 Lou Atkins, Betty Maxson, Barb Turkal
On October 25, 1880, trustees decided to reserve an area as a “natural park” so the woods became an integral part of the Bay View experience. Besides economic considerations, the trustees felt that the woods should be dedicated to the recreational, educational, and spiritual needs of the community. To that end, a Woods Advisory Committee was formed in 1985 to advise trustees in their stewardship of the woods. Today, Boys’ and Girls’ Club, groups and educational seminars take guided walks through four miles of hiking trails and walkway (see calendar section for details). The committee sponsors lectures on topics relating to the woods and periodically plans open houses. Jogging, hiking and walking are encouraged, but no bikes, please. In 1996, a plaque and rest area were dedicated in memory of Dr. William Gilbert for his efforts in preserving and protecting Bay View’s Woods for future generations.
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