9-lines Newsletters -- October 22, 2009

9 LINES the Weekly Newsletter of cloud 9 ranch club, inc.

BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR DOTTIE MILES In the Clubhouse (It’s a Surprise)

October 22-28, 2009

October 24, 2009 - 1:00 PM until ??? POTLUCK (Chicken & Cake Provided)

THIS WEEK ON THE RANCH

Friday

10 AM -Prayer Time in Chapel 11 AM – Restaurant serving until 1 PM Bring CFD Rummage Sale items to Ranch Office.

Karaoke from 1 PM to 5 PM With DJ & Live Entertainment No Gifts, Please Just bring a dish!!!!

Saturday All Day- Caulfield Fire Department Rummage Sale 1 PM – Birthday Party for Dottie Miles-Patio Room

Sunday 10 AM

- Chapel Service

Open Facilities & Hours of Operation All other facilities closed until next season. Chapel Sunday Services 10 AM Friday - Moving Forward with Prayer 10 AM Gas Station Open Daily 10 AM - 2 PM Ranch Employees – Gas vehicles before 1 PM Accounting Office Monday - Friday PM Trading Post Sunday – Thursday Friday & Saturday PM

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Halloween Potluck Party Saturday, October 31st Patio Room Party & Costume Judging begins 5:30 PM Potluck at 6:00 PM 1st Place wins $15.00 2nd Place wins $10.00 3rd Place wins $5.00 Come one and all and have a scary good time!!

8 AM - 4

8 AM - 2 PM 9 AM – 6

Restaurant Monday – Friday (Lunch Only) 11 AM – 1 PM Open this Saturday for Board meeting (see menu above) Preteen & Teen Center (Unstaffed) Ask Ranger to open. Mbr. Sign-in and Adult supervision REQUIRED

Bring any sellable items to the Ranch Office before Friday for this fundraiser if you want to help our partners and friends at the CFD.

RUMMAGE SALE Caulfield Fire Department Saturday, October 24th

Deliver fresh baked goods day of the sale to Community Building in Caulfield

For more information contact Jack: 417–2843446.

Attention Campers If you have an emergency and need first responders please call 417-284-7321. In case

of a storm, shelters are located at Pre-Teen (pets allowed) and Chapel basement

SPOOK-TACULAR FUN with the Fun-Addicts FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST - 6:00 PM TRUNK & TREAT FESTIVITIES AT PAVILION GET ON THE HAUNTED HAYRIDE AFTER DARK (weather permitting)

Costume Contest for kids Movies for all ages (bring pillow/blanket to lay back and enjoy) Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Popcorn Balls, Drinks Pinata full of goodies and other prizes

Bring with you a carved or decorated pumpkin and enter it in the JACK-O-LANTERN CONTEST Local Residents (non-members) are invited and we are asking for volunteers to help decorate and some haunting creatures for the hayride. Contact Fern or Cheryll in Office if you can help (Treat Donations now accepted at Office)

Coffee Club Reminder

Please pay 75¢ for your cup of coffee It’s fresh and hot in the Clubhouse! (See the Coffee Club’s Report on the back page)

Moving Forward With Prayer

Each week at our prayer time we have new faces joining us. We hope you will become a part of this special hour on the Ranch any time you are here. If you plan to be on the Ranch for extended periods this winter, please come and join us weekly. Anyone that will lead the prayer time or has a special need for prayer, you are encouraged to come. Our emphasis is on UNITY Give an hour on Fridays and join us in praising God for the privilege of owning a share of this beautiful place together.

Every Friday at 10:00 AM in the Chapel. C9R COMMITTEES AT WORK FOR YOU

Matt Maher for a job well done this season. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated. Have a wonderful holiday season and we’ll see you in January.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL NOT HAVE ANOTHER SCHEDULED OPEN MEETING ON THE RANCH UNTIL JANUARY 2010

IMPORTANT NOTICE By a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors at the BOD meeting on September 18th, the cost of a membership to Cloud 9 Ranch Club, Inc. will be increased to $2,000.00 effective January 1, 2010. Transfer fees for persons wanting to buy a membership from a member is increased from $35.00 to $100.00 (effective 1/1/2010).

Firewood for Sale 5 sticks for $1.00 Available at the Gatehouse (only)

Activities Committee We had one committee chairman (The Coffee Club) submit the requested information for publication in the 9Lines. Hopefully, the other committees will follow that lead. See the back page for the Coffee Club’s information. Thank you, Zelda, for your commitment. It’s hard to believe that so much can be done with a pot of coffee. Zelda is a light of hope for the future of the Ranch. Note to Other Committee Chairmen: If you have failed to do so, please remember to turn in your financial information given at the Board Meeting to the Ranch Office as soon as possible for inclusion in next week’s 9Lines. It is not necessary that you write an article, just turn in where your committee funds were used on the Ranch and outline any future goals. Our committees do a tremendous job and it is time they get the recognition they deserve. Many members not able to be on the Ranch this time of year read the 9Lines online and keep up with what’s happening HERE.

The Ranch Office has a new form available for your 9-Lines entries. Pick up one at the Office Window.

Next Committee Meeting October 28 at 10:00 AM Patio Room

Meet the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM in the Patio Room. For more information contact Lynn Thomas, Chairperson; Doris Thomas (PM#72), Doris Hutto (L#159) & Zelda Huster (HC#13) or any other committee member.

Bingo Committee New Flooring in the Patio Room & Clubhouse Kitchen installation scheduled for November 6th & 7th.

Patio Room and Kitchen will be closed for use that weekend. New Tables will be here to kick off next season’s Bingo in the Patio Room!

Conservation Corner

Fishing Hours: October

7:00 am –

6:30 pm

CRAFT HOUSE COOKBOOK #4

JOB WELL DONE We have a Board of Directors that spend many hours each week working for us with no pay, much criticism and few words of praise. All of our directors this year have shown a spirit of cooperation that has surpassed boards of the past. At this time of year, the board usually takes a well-deserved few months off from meetings. They do not, however, stop working for us every day while on and off the Ranch. When you see one of our board members, take the time to thank them personally for their service this year. Thank you, Gene Muenks-President, James PhillipsVice-President, Marie Pilkinton-Secretary, Larry Armstrong-Treasurer, Skip Wyman, Don Scott and

BY POPULAR DEMAND Send recipes with your name and city/state to: Doris Hutto, P.O. Box 131, Caulfield, MO 65626 or Barbara Lawson, P.O. Box 235, Arenzville, IL 62611. We plan to collect recipes over the next year and have the cookbook ready to sell in 2011. We know there are a lot of new members out there and we want to have your recipes along with name, as well as older members, in our new cookbook.

RANCH RIDERs Ranch Riders have online monthly meetings at www.ranchriders.org Next meeting November 7th - 7:00 PM

RANCH RIDERS MAP AVAILABLE AT TRADING POST.

Happy Trails - See You At The Ranch

WAYS WE ALL CAN HELP OUR RANCH

Tie your garbage bags before putting them in the dump station. DO NOT LITTER OUR RANCH ROADS & TRAILS. If you’re riding down a road and see trash, please STOP AND PICK IT UP. HELP US RECYCLE Joe Miller has taken over the aluminum can collection. Thank you, Joe, for your dedication. Place your aluminum cans in the designated wire containers that are next to each trash dumpster in all campgrounds!! Thanks!!

Over the winter, please save your BEST CHOICE labels and bring them to the Craft House next spring.

GOING PAPERLESS REGISTER TODAY BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO [email protected] PROVIDING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND MEMBERSHIP NUMBER, WITH A REQUEST TO BE ADDED TO THE C9R PAPERLESS LIST. Your email address is secure and will not be used for any purpose other than C9R information.

CAMPGROUND CLOSING DATES Fogey & Wilder are CLOSED Lonesome & Melody – November 27th NOTIFY THE GATEHOUSE WHEN MOVING TO WINTER LOCATION!

NOTICE USPS charges to forward mail. Because of the cost involved, C9R will no longer forward mail addressed to owners when they leave the Ranch. Please be sure before you leave to make arrangements with the Post Office to avoid delays in receiving your mail.

PLEASE CHECK DAILY AT THE TRADING POST FOR YOUR MAIL - PACKAGES

JOIN A PARC (Preservation and Restoration Crew)

Projects in Progress C9R “LODGE” – Marie Pilkinton (501-691-0267) Wish List: 2 dressers or 1 dresser/1 chest of drawers, small kitchen table w/six chairs, 2 queen beds or a bedroom set with queen bed (good condition, please) LOVE HOLE AREA – Larry Armstrong (Email: [email protected]) Work in progress. All materials have been donated. Need a few strong arms to help set posts this weekend. MINI-GOLF-WALK/PARKING – James Marshall Weather has been a problem. Hopefully it will cooperate next week and we’ll get this project finished. Projects Starting Soon COLD/BAT CAVE AREAS - Dawn Orr GUN RANGE - Mag Greig SPRING LANE FALLS AREA – Larry Armstrong This is a wonderful opportunity for Ranch owners to take a more active role in the preservation and restoration of our Ranch property. If you have a skill/products/items or time to donate, please contact us.  

I’VE GOT A QUESTION Do you have a question about something on the Ranch, but can’t find anyone who has the answer? Please email [email protected] your question and we’ll find the answer for you. When space permits, we will publish some of the questions and answers here in the 9Lines. FYI: Many have asked about the 9Lines format changes in recent weeks. Kadye Ward volunteered several weeks ago to help with the 9Lines. She does this from her own computer and sends it to the Ranch Office via email or disk. Kadye has asked us to let owners know if they have any articles for consideration, suggestions or comments, you may send them to her at [email protected]. Of course, you may still turn in your articles to the Ranch Office by Wednesday at Noon for publication on Thursday of each week.  

FALL VOLUNTEER PROJECTS Several of our board of directors, and other dedicated owners, organized several volunteer preservation and restoration projects for the coming months when there is less activity on the Ranch. There is no affiliaton of these projects to a committee or club, none have officers or attempt to generate funds (although they do accept donations to a specific project). If you have an idea for a project not listed and are willing to organize it, or interested in information on approved projects, call our Ranch Manager Greg Watts or email him at [email protected], for project approval (must have an organizer/contact person to obtain approval) Watch 9Lines for a project WISH LISTS, scheduled workdays and updates! Approved planned projects underway or coming soon and a contact person for each project is:

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If you have a riddle that would be appropriate for the 9Lines, please email it to [email protected].

CAN YOU FIND IT? Somewhere in this 9Lines is a ring. See if you can locate it.

The Board of Directors have approved and passed the following ADDITIONAL RULE BOOK CHANGES, ADDITIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS as of October 2009:

WHAT IS THE COFFEE CLUB AND WHAT HAS IT DONE FOR THE RANCH IN 2009?

Add the underlined words to present rule 8-B on page 12: 8. B. No hunting within 150 yards of any Ranch facility, roads, or improvements and/or as outlined in BLUE on the Ranch map.

The Coffee Club is basically one or two owners who make coffee in the Clubhouse every day of the week and sell it for a nominal price. In 2008, they were instrumental in purchasing and installing the owner mail receptables in the Clubhouse. Zelda Huster is the volunteer in charge and she does a splendid job with helping every area of the Ranch with the funds collected. Zelda’s report is evident the Coffee Club supports every facet of the Ranch, from its employees to new projects when a need arises. If you want to contribute to the Coffee Club you may send a check to the Ranch Office designating the funds go to the Coffee Club, or drop a few dollars in the coffee can the next time you walk through the Clubhouse (even if you don’t take a cup of coffee). Coffee Club Disbursements through October 2009 Baby Mattie (Employee’s sick child) $100.00 Pre-Teen Bathroom Flooring $139.00 Metal Chairs for Clubhouse $ 52.58 Padded Chairs for Clubhouse $225.00 Campground signs $135.00 Umbrellas for Adult Pool $192.00 Auger for Ranch use $ 88.00 Pizza for Employee Appreciation Day $ 35.00 Dresser/Mirror/2 small tables for “Ranch Lodge Rental” $170.00 Flooring for Patio Room/Kitchen $200.00 TOTAL $1,328.58 Coffee Club Account Balance as of 10/17/2009

$796.16

Clarification on page 4 (1-B) is underlined and marked through if removed. Associate (no entry fee) defined as an individual NOT LISTED ON OWNER’S DEED but declared by Owner as a spouse, significant other, and/or unmarried children between 18 and 21years of age and under residing with at least one (1) Owner. Rule 3-G on page 7 – The penalty for violations of the 24-hour occupancy and 72-hour leave rules will now include the last underlined sentence below: Penalty: Violation of any part of this Rule will result in a $25 per day penalty fee assessed against Owner for each day or part of a day Owner does not occupy or is late returning from a scheduled leave and owner is required to move from that pad location. Clarification on page 10, (Horses & Stables) Rule 6-A as follows: Remove: One (1) hour and two (2) hour rides are offered depending on the number of riders who purchase tickets. Add: Hour rides are offered. For other rule changes prior to October, please refer to previous issues of the 9Lines posted on the official website below. CLIP OUT AND ATTACH THESE CHANGES TO PAGE 20 (ADDENDUM) TO YOUR NEW FULL PAGE C9R RULE BOOK (Revised 7/01/2009) or mark them in your Rule Book on the appropriate page. If you have not picked up your copy of the new full page Rule Book, you may print your own copy from the official website at www.cloud9ranchclub.com or contact the Ranch Office to have a copy mailed to you.