Summer
A cool summer so far, but a very pleasant one.
The greater Muskegon area is a flurry of activity in the summer (Party in the Park, Summer Celebration, Cabelas Salmon Fishing Contest, Bike Week, Woodstock (excuse me Rothbury), Coast Guard Festivals, Lake Express Ferry and on and on! If you can’t find something new and different every weekend then you are not trying.

Board Talk
Our Lake was treated for weeds and algae in June. We have sprayed for ants and spiders and cleaned the windows and are busy pruning the flowers and shrubs. We have planted a dozen or so replacement trees and barked the area and are busily painting 7 buildings this year!

On May 14, 2008 the Condominium Board voted to reduce the Board Membership from 6 to 5. members, to ease the difficulty in attracting qualified members and eliminate the potential for a 3 to 3 voting tie.

We have three long term Board Members leaving this year with a combined service time of 18 years!

From the bottom of all our hearts, we THANK Each of YOU for your many contributions and the countless hours you spent in making Harbour Towne a premier place to live!
· Dan Burling 5 years Service
· Jim DeVries 4years Service
· Bud Kemperman 9 years Service (includes 6 years of Condo Board and 3 years of Developer Board experience).

On Behalf of the entire Condominium Board allow us to welcome our two newest Condominium Board Members:
· Dan Weller
1440 East Harbour Towne Circle
· Jim Geisler 
1659 East Harbour Towne Circle

www.harbourtownecondos.com

Our very own website (the above website address) will be up and running by August 1st, thanks to the expertise and direction of Steve LeBel, 3442 Pigeon Hill. If you would like to be a contributing editor and aide with scanning and proofreading of content please contact a very appreciative Jerry Siminski at 759-3451.

Bud Tips

Here are some helpful tips from Bud Kemperman: 1. Remove and clean or replace your Humidifier pad and turn off the water supply line.
2. Replace your furnace filter.
3. Remove and clean your window screens now that the cottonwood tree fuzz has stopped.
4. Clean inside windows and reinstall screens.
5. When you walk around Harbour Towne (especially Monday after refuse collection) take a plastic bag with you and pick up any litter, or storm debris that collects around storm drains after a heavy rain..
6. Adding a portable dehumidifier to your lower level will decrease your overall humidity and enhance the performance of your air conditioning.
7. Portable fire pits and charcoal or propane grills are an extreme fire hazard and should not be operated within 10 feet or any wood structures.

2008 Painting Schedule

This year seven buildings are schedule for painting (buildings 10, 19, 31, 36, 37, 39 & 40).
The painting contract was awarded to RP Hunter “ Richard Stutzman.”
 

New Arrivals

During April1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 there were four units re-sold at Harbour Towne. During this same timeframe no Developer units were sold.

Please extend a warm Harbour Towne welcome to:
· Susan Abbey
1458 East Harbour Towne Circle
· Reverend James & Pam Duncan
1381 West Harbour Towne Circle
· Howard and Judy Hakken
1638 West Harbour Towne Circle
· Mark & Kathryn Lindquist
3635 Marina View

Harbour Towne Yacht Club Changes

Harbour Towne Yacht Club is pleased to announce that the Club's interior officially went to a smoke free environment effective April 1, 2008.
Additionally, they have installed a new kitchen which will offers an expanded menu to members and catering interest on the top floor.
There are a limited number of “Provisional Memberships” still available at $129 00 if you qualify as a first time member or a renewing member who has not been a member for 3 or more consecutive years. If qualifying, you will receive a $30.00 bar and food credit which in effect reduces your 1st year cost to $99.00.
Should you decided to continue your annual membership in 2009 you would not have to pay the customary $100.00 initiation fee. You would only be charged the regular annual membership fee "currently $350.00".
If you need additional information, or a membership application, please call Jerry Siminski at 759-3451 or e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Famous Quote
The first key to greatness is to be in reality what we appear to be."
- Socrates

Newsletter Input
If you have a particular item or concern that you would like discussed in an upcoming issue of our newsletter, please contact Jerry Siminski at 759-3451 or any Board Member regarding your input.

Harbour Towne Activities Calendar:

· HT Ladies Luncheon Group - meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month, at 1:00pm, at Docker’s Fish House).
· HT Bunko Bunch - meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00pm. Call Arlene Wickland at 759-5513 for the location and to RSVP.
· HT Condominium Association Board normally meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the upper level of the HT Yacht Club. Always check with a Board Member to verify that a meeting is being held for the month you choose to attend.

Looking for Volunteers
We are looking for 4 to 6 volunteers to paint our brass house numbers black so they can be more readily visible to emergency personnel and visitors. If interested please call Jim Geisler at 755-6750.

Condominium Assoc. Board Members:

Dave Taylor – President – 759-1193
 3529 Sand Bar Court
Dave Shoemake – VP/Secretary - 755-8747
 1476 W. Harbour Towne Circle
Dan Weller – Treasurer – 755-3936
 1440 East Harbour Towne Circle
Jerry Siminski – Communications - 759-3451
 1500 West Harbour Towne Circle
Jim Geisler – 755-6750
 1659 East Harbour Towne Circle
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Kathie Vanderwater (Sun Agency) 759-7722.
Call for “all building and grounds complaints,
Insurance claims and Condominium Fees!