MCA Board Of Directors President Bill Yanosh - E-056 / 2017 Vice President Bob Villella - G-020 / 2018 Treasurer Ruby Marcocelli - E-095 / 2016 Secretary Mike Grady - D-150 / 2017 Director At Large Eric Shumaker - B-005 / 2016 Keith Edwards - H-021/ 2016 Bill Oyler - B-006 / 2018 Cassie Hellmann - C-012 / 2017 Linda Revetta - A-117 / 2017 Jim Hogue - D-096 / 2016 Mark McFadden - A-025 / 2016 MCA OFFICE 724.794.6242 MCA OFFICE FAX 724.510.0441 MCA EMAIL [email protected]COMMITTEE LIAISONS Board Of Director Meetings First Saturday of every month A-Frame Dining Hall 9:00am ALL MEMBERS WELCOME Adult Lounge Bill Oyler Architectural Eric Shumaker Audit & Budget Ruby Marcocelli By-Laws Rules & Regs Keith Edwards Church Linda Revetta Elections & Nominations Mike Grady ERT Emergency Response Jim Hogue Inspections Eric Shumaker Lake Jim Hogue Maintenance Bob Villella Newsletter Linda Revetta Pool Bill Oyler Sales & Promotions Linda Revetta Security & Mgmt Bill Yanosh Sewage Bill Yanosh Social Cassie Hellmann Sports Mark McFadden Store Bob Villella Teens Mark McFadden Youth Mike Grady Vehicles Bill Oyler Wifi Cassie Hellmann Well here it is Memorial Day weekend already, the official start of the camping season. I hope everyone had a safe and healthy off season. For those members that we lost during the off season, our thoughts are with the respective families. Everyone involved in the day to day operations has been working very hard all year to get camp ready for the start of the new season. We had some issues this year getting our seasonal staff hired and that has delayed some projects but at this time most of those issues are behind us. Please respect all staff members and report any concerns to the office or to your BOD rep for resolution. Some quick updates: we received final approval from the DEP in early April for the permit for our new sewage plant. Since then our engineer has been completing other permits needed by local government authorities for the construction of the plant, as well as preparing for our final bidding process. This phase will take a few months and we are still hoping for construction to begin this fall. Our security company began providing coverage in April and will have some expanded hours over the course of the season. We also upgraded our video surveillance in some areas of the campground and we will use the surveillance as needed. Many committees have exciting events planned for the season. Please support our committees and consider donating some time on the committees of your choice. I am sure each liaison will cover some of the plans in their articles within this newsletter. Our website was launched over the offseason www.mcacamplands.org and this site has both an open to the public section as well as a members only section. Within the members only section, items published are Rules & Regs, By-Laws, BOD minutes, ect. This will be the official communication vehicle used by the BOD, and we will begin using Facebook much less for BOD communications. Enjoy the season! Bill Yanosh - President MoraineCamplandsAssociation 281 Staff Rd Slippery Rock PA 16057 FROM THE PRESIDENT Memorial Day 2016 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the President 1 From the Vice President 2 From your Secretary 2 From your Section Reps 4 From your Committees 3-8 Advertisements 8 - 12 M ORAINE C AMPLANDS A SSOCIATION
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Once again Lou and Debbie Campbell will be having the annual B Section picnic on
August 20th. The picnic is open to all campers, lots of fun so plan to attend. Lou
will post more details on the MCA Events Facebook page and I will give more info in
the July 4 newsletter.
If anyone has any questions or problems, please let me know. I am at lot B-6 and I
will try to answer or find out the answer to your questions and will help find a solu-
tion to your problems.
Bill Oyler / B Section Representative B-6
F RO M C S E C T I O N Welcome back campers for the 2016 season! I am looking forward to a great camp-ing season as your C-Section Representative. If you have any questions, concerns, or problems, please stop and see me at C-12. If I do not know the answer, I will be sure to find the answer for you. All of our committees are still in need of volunteers, even if you could just help out a few hours one weekend, it would be greatly appreci-ated. I am also your Social Liaison and Wi-Fi Liaison and welcome any event sug-gestions and appreciate your support at MCA.
Cassie Hellmann / C Section Representative
F RO M D S E C T I O N
In our D-Section over the past few months, the maintenance men have been work-ing very hard. Jon & crew installed new storm drains, repaired water breaks and also dumped and spread gravel in front of our bath house. Our bath house is one of the nicest ones in the campground due to members from our section taking pride in it. Let’s keep up the good work and have a safe and happy season! Thank you and God bless!
Mike Grady / D Section Representative
F RO M H S E C T I O N
I would like to start off by introducing myself to the members of H Section at MCA.
My name is Keith Edwards and my lot number is H 21. My wife, Faith, and I have
been members of the MCA for about 8 seasons. We do enjoy the campground for
what is has to offer. I am the H Section representative and the Rules and Regula-
tions Liaison until the next election in September. I have chosen to be the eye, ears
and voice for all H section members and will express your thoughts, concerns and
ideas to the MCA Board of Directors this camping season.
This also includes the concerns of the entire MCA regarding the Rules and Regula-
tions. The committee is currently reviewing and discussing possible updates and or
revisions to several of them. I am also asking all of the MCA members to express
their views and thoughts on the MCA’s current Rules and Regulations with the
hopes of enhancing the safety of the entire MCA community.
I would like to say thank you to the MCA community for this opportunity in making
this a safe and enjoyable 2016 camping season.
Keith Edwards / H Section Representative / Rules and Regs Liaison
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I would like to inform you
that after a lot of research
to stay within our budget a
new bowling machine has
been purchased for the
adult lounge. We still
need a lot of people for
the Tuesday and Thursday
bowling leagues, sign-up
sheets are in the office.
The adult lounge is availa-
ble for use by any camper
that is on their lease. Go
to the office, let them
know what time you want
it open, fill out the info
sheet with you name and
lot number. It will be in-
spected before it is
opened and after you
close it for damage and
cleanliness. There is no
charge for it’s use. Please
be respectful of the
machines and the facility.
Bill Oyler / Adult Lounge Liaison
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I would like to discuss projects up for consideration in the campground this season.
First I would like to thank everyone in advance who is willing to get involved.
1. We are going to paint the bridge over to the island before Memorial Day week-
end. It will probably have to be during the week as we don't want to close off the
island for the day but we will if we have to.
2. We have an unsung hero (who does not want to be pointed out and I will respect
his wishes) who has been sanding and painting the fence along Staff Road. Hats off
to this member who volunteered to do this. If you see him and want to help, let him
know. If not, at least pause and say something nice. It doesn't cost anything and it is
a hard job to do by yourself..
3. A real ambitious one here folks We are going to prep and paint the entire back
of the A-Frame building, get rid of unsightly wires, pressure wash the building
(before painting), and the roof over the garage. Here is where we need the help the
most as this is quite a project. I am trying to avoid spending maintenance crew labor
dollars on this or at least keep it to a minimum. They are concentrated on other pro-
jects throughout the campground.
4. Lastly, I would like to again thank the people who took it upon themselves to
clean up one of our playgrounds. There are actually many people who do this type of
thing around MCA on a daily basis, not for attention, not because they want some-
thing from us, just people starting to get involved again like it was when I first be-
came a member 15 years ago. So, let's enjoy our camping season and yes we will
be working on the A-Frame ladies room in the fall. We have hired 2 new mainte-
nance staff and a comfort station cleaner. Please, say hello if you wish, but do not
tie them up in conversation as they have work to do. If you have any questions, ask
Jon when he is out and you see him, or ask me and we will try to help you. You can
also leave a message at the office in our mailbox. Please report anyone you see
committing vandalism in your campground facilities. It is your money that will be
spent to fix any damage so lets all be a little diligent. Thank you!
Bob Villella - G-Section Representative / Maintenance Liaison
F RO M L A K E C O M M I T T E E
The Lake Committee will be concentrating on fixing up the lake this spring and sum-
mer. We will be repairing benches and replacing wood. We have added signage to
our lake that states the lake is “FISH FOR FUN ONLY!” All fish must be released
back into the lake. With the funds we raise this season we hope to be stocking the
lake with fish. We would love to put bass, crappie and perch into the lake. We as a
committee need your help. Please come out to our events and support our func-
tions.
To raise funds we will be having many food events and bake sales. We are also sell-
ing T-Shirts and Sweatshirts. Order forms will be available at lots H-13, D-95, D-96
and D-126. Cutoff date for the first order will be June 5, 2016. Payment due with
order. If there is enough interest we will have a second order in July. We are also
selling car magnets, they are very nice and have MCA on them. The Lake Commit-
tee has some fun events planned throughout the summer! Anyone who wants to
join the Lake Committee please sign up at the office. If you would rather not be on
committee just show up and we could still use your help! Thank you very much!
Jim Hogue - D section Representative / Lake Liaison
MAY 29 - DAN SNYDER (Communion)
JUNE 5 - JIM BRAUN
JUNE 12 - DAN SNYDER
JUNE 19 - NOVELLA PICKINS
JUNE 24 - CHRISTIAN HYMN SING
JUNE 26 - MIKE CAMPBELL (Communion)
JULY 3 - JIM BRAUN
JULY 10 - DAN SNYDER
JULY 17 - RIVER
JULY 24 - MIKE CAMPBELL
JULY 31 - JIM BRAUN (Communion)
AUGUST 7 - DAN SNYDER
AUGUST 14 - RON DROSKI
AUGUST 21 - DAN SNYDER (Communion)
AUGUST 28 - RIVER
SEPTEMBER 4 - DAN SNYDER (Communion)
SEPTEMPER 11 - STEEL CITY
Bill Campbell / D-160
Barb Bane / D-2
F RO M M A I N T E N A N C E C O M M I T T E E
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Welcome back campers!
Social is excited to have many events and activities planned for your summer fun.
Social Bingo started on Saturday, April 16th and will transfer to Friday night Bingo
on May 20th doors open at 7pm, Bingo starts at 8pm. Please come support your
Social Bingo and give Gioia Mangis a big “thank you” for making the 2016 Bingo
season possible.
Throughout the summer, Social is always looking for donations and volunteers to
make all events possible. Without the campers help, these events and activities
would not be possible. This year Social has a lot of new and different activities
planned for your enjoyment. Some of the new events lined up for the summer in-
clude; painting with a twist, corn hole, bake sale, BBQ fundraiser, country line danc-
ing, pony patty bingo, and more. Please consider donating a few hours to an event
listed above so that all events can be a success at MCA.
Your Memorial Day line-up includes a weekend of fun and activities. Please come
out and support your MCA Social Committee and join in the fun. Over the Holiday
weekend we will be having Bingo on Friday. Saturday, we will host a Bake Sale
(donations welcome), Corn Hole Tournament, and a band on Saturday night featur-
ing Shade 10. Sunday’s line-up includes; Country Line Dancers, Painting with a
Twist ($35/please pre-register with Doug at H-513 (412-689-6841) or Gioia Mangis
at D-130). To close out the weekend, DJ Mike Chuba on Sunday evening at 9pm.
Please see the Events Calendar for more details.
During the Holiday weekend we will start selling the Pony Patty Bingo tickets for the
event on July 2 and tickets will also go on sale for the Meat & Money Trivia which
will be pulled on Labor Day weekend. See any Committee member for tickets.
Thank you for supporting your Social Committee this season and we look forward to
a wonderful summer.
Doug Cumens / Social Committee Chairperson H-513
F RO M S O C I A L C O M M I T T E E
Hello Campers!
Bingo is in full swing and going great. Bingo is every Friday night. Doors open at 7
and first game begins at 8. Come join the fun. If you are able to make it to 12 bin-
gos this season you will be eligible for our free bingo on September 11.
We are always looking for volunteers to help out selling specials and at the front
table before bingo begins. If you can help for just one Friday, it would be greatly
appreciated. Please let me know so I can put you on my schedule.
We look forward to the upcoming camping season.
Gioia Mangis / Social Committee Treasurer D-130
This year we started off slow, but Doug Cumens H-513 and Gioia Mangis D-130
stepped up as our Chairperson and Treasurer and have a fun-filled schedule for
the 2016 season. A big “thank you” to both of them for stepping up! We are still in
need of volunteers for the committee and would appreciate any and all assistance
that our members can help out with. Please consider signing up in the office or
just donating a few hours on a weekend helping out with bingo or a dance. The
more help received the more fun everyone can have. Please see the Events sched-
ule posted on our website mcacamplands.org or at the office.
Cassie Hellmann / Social Committee Liaison C-12
Support Our
Fireworks
The rocket located in the camp store is for donations
that are contributed to our
4th of July Fireworks.
Please Donate Today!
SLOW DOWN
The speed limit throughout our
campground is 10mph. This applies to all
vehicles,
golf carts and bicycles.
RELAX
Grab a towel and lounge at the
pool or lake. All children under the age of twelve must be
accompanied by
an adult (This means age 11 and under)
Everyone at all times must adhere to the rules and the instruction of the lifeguards.
ENJOY
Fish at the lake,
play some bocce. Enjoy a nice walk
through the camp.
Shake it up at the
Saturday night dance. Have fun all day
and evening long.
Please remember,
Quiet hour begins
At midnight
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F RO M YO U T H C O M M I T T E E Welcome back members! Are you ready for another fun filled season? WE ARE!
Your MCA Youth Committee has worked hard during the off season to prepare many
exciting events for our youth. This year we are all about family! We love watching
both parents and children enjoy every single event that we organize and we hope
that all of you take advantage of the wonderful events coming up this season. First
off, I am so excited to announce that Youth Wednesday Bingos will begin June 1.
Doors open at 6:30 with bingo starting at 7:00. I want to send a special thank you
to John and Judy Gould for continuing their support and dedication to our MCA
Youth. Also, volunteers and donations are always needed! Any donations can be
brought to lots D-150 (Dawn) and E-79 (Anita). Volunteer Sign Up Sheets will be
available at every youth function and in the office. Please consider signing up for
one of our events. Trust me, it’s worth it!
A few things will be changing this year, so please bear with us as we are always try-
ing our best. The last few years our Friday movies have decreased in numbers, so
this year we will be doing a Monthly Friday Night Movie. Some months they may
even follow one of the Monthly Candy Hunts. Our first movie of the season will be
May 28 at dusk behind the Teen Rec. Bring your blankets, snacks and family mem-
bers to enjoy a movie without admission. Also, our Youth Pool Parties have turned
into Family Pool Parties. Your MCA Youth committee pays for all lifeguards for the
pool to be opened during these special hours. The pool rules are also stricter during
evening pool dances. We take child safety very seriously and we do not hesitate to
remove a child if it is in his/her best interest. We try not to refuse any child, but dur-
ing Youth committee events all children must be accompanied by an adult. There is
also no smoking and no alcohol allowed.
A few times last year events had to be cancelled or times had to be changed at the
last minute. Please know that we never like to cancel an event but sometimes
things are out of our control. For movies this year, if one is cancelled because of
weather, it will be showed the following weekend. Pool parties will be cancelled only
for thunder/lightning. We will post any cancellations on the MCA Events Facebook
page and are still in the process of getting the ok to post on the new website.
Sign ups for “Lunch with Santa” will begin on Saturday, May 28 and run until Sun-
day, July 3. You can sign up at lots D-150, E-79 and at DBD Camp Store. Also,
there will be an opportunity to sign your child up at every Youth Function. Children
are $5, Adults $3. We will not, under any circumstances, take names or money
after July 3. Money is also due at the time of sign up. As you already know, this
event is the largest of the season and we need those weeks before to prepare our-
selves. I hope to see all of you Sunday, May 29 at the Memorial Pavilion from 9am-
11am to kick off our first fundraiser of the season. Every day is a great day when
you start with a plate of pancakes and donate towards a great cause!
Thank you,
Dawn Grady / Youth Committee Chair D-150
Pennsylvania Law now mandates that volunteers working with children are required
to obtain a “Child Abuse History Clearance”. For information regarding the clear-
ance please visit www.KeepKidsSafe.pa.gov. Individuals seeking clearance can go
directly to www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis to create an account and apply for their
child abuse clearance electronically. You must also obtain the PA Criminal History
Check, this can be done online as well at epatch.state.pa.us. There is no fee and
under the guidelines not everyone is required to have the clearance but the more
we have the easier it will be for us to create fun activities for our Youth.
On Saturday, May 7, West-
moreland County held
their Special Olympics at
Norwin High School.
Brian Homick / B-54
competed and won 3 gold
medals! He participated
in the following events:
* Shot Put
* Javelin Throw
* 100 Meter Dash
Dawn Grady
Youth Committee Chair D-150
We are still in a strong
need of volunteers. So
far we have 2 people
signed up but are in need
of more to make Teen
activities happen. Even if
you are able to just in-
volve yourself with a few
events, that time would
be greatly appreciated.
You may sign up at the
office and even list the
dates you would be avail-
able. Also, share with
your teen that we are also
willing to explore their
ideas and let them help
with gathering their
friends to make a great
day of fun happen. You
are also welcome to con-
tact me at A-25 as well.
Mark McFadden
Teen Committee Chair A-025
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Welcome back everyone! We are excited to have an active committee again this
year and have been working hard on updating your MCA Rules and Regulations.
During recent meetings we have been discussing the update of Rule 208, Rule 405,
Rule 807 and a possible new rule addition regarding major rule penalties. These
proposed changes will go to the BOD for their approval in June.
The vote for rule changes is scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 3 at 2pm in the A-
Frame. Please look for more information in the coming months regarding the vote.
Please come out and vote! The campers are the ‘voice’ of our Campground.
Cassie Hellmann / Rules and Regulations Committee Chairperson – C-12
F RO M RU L E S A N D R E G S C O M M I T T E E
Sports Committee we be holding it's “Golf Balls in the Raft” competition
Saturday May 28, 12 - 3:00pm. Please come and join in the fun.
Horseshoe tournament will be held Sunday May 29, 1:00pm at Memorial Pavilion.
Cost is $5.00 per person and there will be cash prizes.
We will also be hosting our Annual Golf Outing at Green Meadows Golf Course on
Saturday July 16. First tee time is 7:40am.
The entry fee is $65.00 and includes golf fees, hot dogs at the turn, dinner, and
beverages.
All teams are picked at random.
Sign up at H-031( Denny or Sue Kingston ), H-35 (Dave or Alice McLaughlin),
E-029 (Jake Miller)
Denny Kingston / Sports Committee Chair
F RO M S P O R T S C O M M I T T E E
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SPRING CLEAN UP
Welcome back Campers!
Yes, we are all excited and ready to have some fun but keep in mind the importance of cleaning up our lots.
Clean up your leaves… Not only a camp rule, but very
important to the safety of our campground.
Place your leaves into disposable, paper leaf bags. You can place
these bags as they are in the leaf pile at the dump.
If using plastic garbage bags, you must empty the leaves from the bag into the pile. No plastic bags are to be left full in the leaf pile.
Please be courteous to your neighbors. Do not blow leaves toward your neighbors lot or onto the street for the wind to disperse them.
NO BURNING LEAVES! It is in violation of the camp rules and