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                                             Summer Edition 2020

Letter from the President                                    and concerns, and we take that into account as
Kevin Burd, President, MGCA Board of Managers                we make community-wide decisions. In recent
                                                             months, we listened to your concerns and
      Since the spring newsletter was published,
                                                             decided to create a weekly update to apprise
much has happened in Campmeeting and
                                                             Members of local, state, and federal government
beyond. A global pandemic has forever changed
                                                             guidelines and restrictions related to COVID-19.
the way we think and function each day. We
                                                             We also took this opportunity to feature local
experienced fear for the health of our families,
                                                             businesses and community Members who were
friends, and community members. Yet we
                                                             being creative amid the restrictions placed upon
experienced hope too.
                                                             their businesses. The greater Mt. Gretna
     Truth be told, I experienced dark days, days
                                                             communities have also been challenged to
that challenged my spirit—but through it all, I
                                                             collaborate and build relationships with one
have watched this community spring into action
                                                             another. In many ways, this is a silver lining that
and lead by example. I shared a well-known
                                                             will hopefully continue.
quote from Fred Rogers in a weekly COVID-19
                                                                  You TRUST me, and you place your trust in
Update—a nod to the helpers in our community,
                                                             the Board of Managers. We are volunteers, and
and it could not be more true. I will share it
                                                             we are committed to Campmeeting. We work to
again:
                                                             prioritize infrastructure projects in the
     “When I was a boy and I would see scary
                                                             community. Water is a priority. Recently the
things in the news, my mother would say to me,
                                                             board enlisted the expertise of a local
“Look for the helpers. You will always find
                                                             engineering firm to guide us in making sound
people who are helping.” --Fred Rogers
                                                             decisions regarding our drinking water, and we
     You INSPIRE me, and you inspire the Board
                                                             will seek your input too. Paving projects, culvert
of Managers every day. In the face of darkness,
                                                             replacement under the street’s surface, and
you continue to give back to the community.
                                                             maintaining the tree canopy are all projects on
Countless volunteers give their time for
                                                             the horizon. Communication and transparency
committee work. Our volunteers’ experience
                                                             are a must, and we ask you to stay engaged—we
and knowledge benefit this community in
                                                             all play key roles in sustaining the future of
significant ways. Beyond committee work, our
                                                             Campmeeting.
“steady Eddies” quietly maintain the community
                                                                  Most important, I value YOU. Thank you
without asking for a thank-you. Whether it’s
                                                             for what you give me—your love for
keeping the Tabernacle free of debris, pulling in
                                                             Campmeeting. I feel it every day; now more than
a neighbor’s trash cans on Monday morning, or
                                                             ever.
walking a friend’s dog when time is a challenge—
                                                                  “Stay safe, stay healthy—and stay calm.” –Dr.
you create a ripple that extends far beyond your
                                                             Rachel Levine
reach, and you contribute to the spirit that is Mt.
Gretna.
     You CHALLENGE me, and you challenge
the Board of Managers to maintain the best
interests of our community, while maintaining
fiscal responsibility. We listen to your comments

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Annual MGCA Board of Managers                                     •   Detailed instructions are included with
Election for the 2021-2023 Term                                       the ballot
Submitted by Esther Mefferd, Nominations Committee                •   Members are asked to vote for no more
Chair                                                                 than three candidates
                                                                  •   Members will have the ability to write-in
    Elections to fill three (3) seats on the Board
                                                                      candidates
of Managers will take place on July 25, 2020.
                                                                  •   Returned ballots must be postmarked by
Individuals serve for a three-year term (2021-
                                                                      July 18, 2020 and received by 11 a.m. on
2023) beginning in January 2021. Five (5)
                                                                      July 25, 2020
MGCA members have submitted their names.
Of the five, two (2) are incumbents, including                    •   Members will receive a courtesy email
(alphabetically):                                                     from the MGCA Office Manager to
                                                                      confirm ballot receipt
  • Kevin Burd, 201 6th Street (Incumbent)
                                                                  •   Ballots will be counted on Saturday, July
  • Susan Engle, 705 1st Street
                                                                      25, 2020
  • Jennifer Kantmann, 404 3rd Street
                                                                  •   The results of the election will be emailed
  • Ted Martin, 202 3rd Street (Incumbent
                                                                      to Members, posted in the community,
  • Katcha Neale, 502 6th Street
                                                                      and posted to the MGCA website on July
                                                                      25, 2020
    ELIGIBILITY & MAIL-IN BALLOTS
                                                                  •   Short biographies are included with the
    “The members of the Association shall be all
                                                                      ballot; full biographies are posted to the
persons who are homeowners within the
                                                                      MGCA website, and Members are
Campmeeting Grounds” (MGCA Bylaws, Art. V,
                                                                      encouraged to view these personal
Section 1.). However, there are limitations on
                                                                      statements
members’ voting rights. Article V, Section 11,
states: “The homeowners within the
                                                                   VOTING & POLLING PLACE
Campmeeting Grounds are entitled to one (1)
                                                                   Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, all
vote, in person, by ballot or by mail for each
                                                              eligible voters will receive a paper, mail-in ballot.
home, however, that (a) joint owners of a single
                                                              There will be no in-person voting.
home shall be entitled to one (1) vote for that
household; (b) the owner or owners of two or
                                                                  ELECTION BOARD
more homes in the Campmeeting Grounds shall
                                                                  “The Election Board, by the authority of the
be entitled to only one (1) vote; and (c) under no
                                                              Board and with the approval of the Board of
circumstances shall any home, household or
                                                              Managers, shall consist of a Manager (who shall
individual be entitled to more than one (1) vote.”
                                                              act as judge) and two (2) members of the
                                                              Association who shall act as inspectors. No
    In other words, there is only one vote/ballot
                                                              person who is a candidate for office shall act as a
per household, and owner(s) of multiple cottages
                                                              judge or inspector (MGCA Charter & Bylaws,
are entitled to only one vote/ballot. Members
                                                              Section 13. Election Board). The Election Board
should decide who will cast the vote for joint
                                                              will be notified of their role in the
owners. The MGCA office maintains a list of
                                                              election/voting process.
the eligible voters; eligible voters will cast their
                                                                  • Barbara Myers, Judge (MGCA Board of
votes via mail-in ballot. We encourage Members
                                                                      Managers, Vice-President)
to return their mail-in ballots as soon as possible.
                                                                  • Carmen Bianco, Inspector (MGCA
    To vote, the following steps must be                              Member)
followed:                                                         • Don Miller, Inspector (MGCA Member)
    • Ballots will be mailed to the Member’s                      • Beverly Andrews, Alternate Inspector
       address of record on July 3, 2020                              (MGCA Member)

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CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION                                    Katcha Neale—I volunteer on the Trees and
    Candidates submitted a full Bio/Letter of              Policy & Procedure Committees and I believe
Interest, as well as a 50-word summary for this            transparency and accountability are crucial to
Newsletter. Below you will find the summaries              Campmeeting’s success. In addition to our
numbered in alphabetic order. Please, go to the            cottage, my husband and I steward 39-acres of
MGCA website; familiarize yourself with the full           woods, wetlands, and pastures. My greatest joy
Bios for each candidate.                                   was homeschooling our two sons. Preserving the
                                                           environment is my passion.
    Kevin Burd (incumbent)—serving as the
current board president, Kevin has served on the               NOMINATING COMMITTEE
board since 2017. He chairs two committees and                 If you have any questions about the
serves on numerous others. His experience is in            nominations and voting process, please feel free
non-profit leadership, policy development,                 to speak to a member of the Nominating
communications, and fiscal planning. Kevin also            Committee:
serves as a member of the Mt. Gretna Tabernacle                • Esther Mefferd, Chair
Board of Trustees.                                             • Pam Bishop
                                                               • Barbara Myers
    Susan Engle—retired Pharmaceutical                         • Tammy Travitz
Executive: Quality, Regulatory, Facilities,
Contracts. Education: BS Chemistry LVC;                        For any questions/concerns, please contact:
MBA, Doctorate – Temple. I am a 3rd                        MGCA office at
generation, 705 1st Street, Association Member             office@mtgretnacampmeeting.org or 717-964-
and both a Leader and Team Player.                         3040.
Campmeeting maintenance and capital
improvement require attention. “The best way
to predict the future is to create it.” (Drucker)

    Jennifer Kantmann—a full-time resident with
long-term ties to the area. An action-oriented,
organized, and passionate Masters’-level Human
Resources professional. I am creative and
empathetic but hold myself, and others, to high
standards. I encourage a focus on interests over
positions, on common sense over politics and on
fewer restrictions for homeowners.

    Ted Martin (incumbent)—longtime cottage
owner and incumbent Board member,
successfully secured significant grant funding for         Tree Health & Management in the
infrastructure projects, and prioritized planning          Campmeeting
efforts and community concerns. Ted is the                 Submitted by Pat Wilmsen, Tree Health &
Executive Deputy Director for the Department of            Maintenance, Committee Chair
Community and Economic Development,
Governor's Center for Local Government                         As many of you know, Pennsylvania is home
Services, and he works tirelessly for                      to Penn’s Woods. It is easy to take our trees for
Campmeeting.                                               granted, and at first glance there may seem to be
                                                           many. However, we must recognize that there is

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a relationship among our trees, and that they              the Campmeeting will benefit, but most
feed from one another. In turn, we must                    important, future generations. Our children and
nurture the trees and be good stewards of our              grandchildren will inherit a beautiful tree canopy
tree canopy. It is important to have a broad               and a healthy community that promotes the
number of tree species—this includes native                symbiotic relationship among trees—while
plants of varying height. Smaller tree saplings            maintaining property value.
have a better chance at growth and survival, so
we must be patient and watch them grow!                        We are committed to planting trees. Please
                                                           understand that when a tree is removed, another
    Trees certainly define the Campmeeting.                tree will be planted. Stumps will only be
Without them, our community would change                   removed when necessary for future planting. If a
drastically. Urban tree management started as              new tree can be planted near a stump, as that
early as the late 1800s, in America.                       stump decays it will feed the new-growth sapling.
Unfortunately, tree care and management has                Tree planting will be focused during early spring
started to decline at a rapid pace. The volunteer          and fall. If you find a sunny spot for a tree, let us
members of the Tree Health & Maintenance                   know!
Committee understand the importance of tree
management, and the asset that the tree canopy                 How can you help? Join the tree committee.
brings to this community.                                  Volunteer to help plant trees. Maintain the trees
                                                           we have—do not drive over the roots, do not
    Our goal is to develop a comprehensive, long-          mulch too close to the trunks, stop ivy from
term program that will address the following:              growing up and choking trees, and report tree
    • Advise MGCA Members on tree-related                  issues immediately to prevent further damage.
      issues
    • Continue to maintain MGCA’s Tree                         Consider making a designated donation to
      Inventory Development & Management                   MGCA for “tree health & maintenance.” You
      Plan                                                 can do this in honor of someone, or in memory
    • Develop a Tree Planting Program that                 of someone. The committee intends to post
      accounts for tree species that minimize              contributions to the MGCA website, as well as
      conflict with utilities, sidewalks, signs and        future newsletters.
      more
    • Review tree removal requests and                        While on your porch, enjoy the solitude and
      coordinate tree removal, as needed                   beauty of our trees that surround us.
    • Seek funds through grants and donations
      for tree planting and maintenance                       I want to thank the members of the
    • Develop policies that focus on protecting            committee for their efforts—Ann Bering, Joe
      trees, fostering tree health, and                    Bering, Deb Griffith, Kathy McKenna, and
      proper/necessary tree removal                        Katcha Neale—your dedication to our trees is
    • Educate, inform, and involve the                     noteworthy.
      community in tree care
    • Communicate with the Board of
      Managers, MGCA Members—West
      Cornwall Township, utility companies,
      and contractors

   Who would benefit from this program, you
might ask? Every Member, guest, and visitor in

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determined by the collector (Rule No. 4 – The
                                                           “Trash Rule.”).

                                                           When possible, recycling should be your first
                                                           choice for waste disposal. However, just because
                                                           an item has a recycling symbol on it does not
                                                           mean it is recyclable. Materials currently
     Mt. Gretna Community Library                          acceptable for curbside recycling must be clean
    The Library is committed to safely supporting          and limited to:
the community. The book/magazine rack is                       • Clear, green, and brown glass bottles/jars
stocked and on the porch. Take items from the                  • Steel and aluminum food and beverage
rack and enjoy them without returning them.                      cans
Keep an eye out for the children’s “grab-and-go”               • Plastic bottles and jugs only (no food
summer reading box. In the coming weeks, look                    containers, packaging, etc.)
to borrow from a limited book list. Titles will                • Corrugated cardboard only (must be
begin with the Chautauqua book review titles.                    flattened)
Mt. Gretna Library is consulting with other                    • Newspaper
libraries to model practices, and to be in-line
with CDC recommendations.                                  ENFORCEMENT
                                                           Members (including their guests and tenants)
    The committee will meet on July 9, 2020 to             who place trash at the curbside ahead of the
discuss the remainder of the summer season.                time, fail to return trash receptacles as noted in
Information will be posted on the Library’s                the Trash Rule, or place oversized items not pre-
bulletin board that you can view from their                arranged by the trash vendor are subject to fines
porch. For up-to-date information on future                by the MGCA.
events, like us on Facebook: Mount Gretna
Community Library.                                         DUMPSTERS
                                                           When a dumpster meant for disposal of
Let’s Talk Trash                                           construction waste, rocks, or other bulky items
                                                           needs to be emptied, it gets lifted onto a special
    In 2019, the MGCA Board of Managers
                                                           truck and transported to a waste disposal facility
(BoM) voted to continue with curbside pick-up
                                                           where it is then emptied. In contrast, the
of trash and recyclables (every other week) for
                                                           Campmeeting dumpsters are emptied on site,
Members. At the same time, the BoM voted to
                                                           directly into the hopper of a garbage truck.
move forward with a centralized collection site
                                                           These trucks have a mechanism that compresses
(dumpster) for Members who are unable to
                                                           the waste to reduce its volume. Items other than
comply with the Trash Rule.
                                                           regular household trash can damage that
                                                           mechanism. Unapproved materials from a
CURBSIDE PICK-UP – TRASH &                                 Campmeeting dumpster have already caused
RECYCLABLES                                                damage ($5,000+) to one of our waste hauler’s
All trash and recyclables shall be placed in proper
                                                           trucks. The MGCA did not have to pay for that
receptacles and shall be available for collection          damage in this instance, but that may not be the
on designated collection days. MGCA Members                case if it happens again in the future.
shall place their trash and/or recyclables outside
for collection no earlier than the night before            Dumpsters are for disposal of regular,
collection day. Containers should be returned to           Campmeeting-household waste only. Waste
their normal location quickly after pick-up.               should be bagged (maximum 35-gallon bags), and
Excess refuse shall incur additional charges as

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all waste must be placed inside of the dumpsters.           DUMPSTER LOCATION
Recycling of cardboard is encouraged, though                The MGCA dumpsters are located near the
disposal is permitted in the dumpsters if boxes             north end of First Street. If entering from Route
are broken down and flattened. Items                        117, the dumpsters are on the left side of the
prohibited for disposal in dumpsters include, but           street, situated between the garages. Side-loading
are not limited to, construction/demolition                 dumpsters were placed in June.
waste, yard/garden waste, medical waste, carpet,
flooring, furniture, appliances, electronics,               LARGE/OVERSIZED ITEMS (MGCA
batteries, oils, antifreeze, paints, solvents,              VENDOR)
propane tanks, and any flammable or hazardous               Members who wish to have large items picked-up
materials.                                                  must make these arrangements directly with the
                                                            trash hauler and must pay for the additional
DUMPSTER ENFORCEMENT                                        fee(s) directly with the trash hauler. Contact,
Any Member or their guest(s) who is unable to               TNT Sanitation at 717-866-2322, or
comply with the “Trash Rule” is encouraged to               www.tntsanitation.com.
use the dumpsters. The dumpsters provided by
MGCA are for use by Members, guests, and                    ADDITIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL
tenants for disposal of regular household waste.            OPTIONS
Rules governing dumpster usage are posted on                The Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority (GLRA)
signs located at the dumpster site. If everyone             north of Annville offers extensive (and free)
abides by the posted rules, the dumpster area will          drop-off recycling and free disposal of many
remain clean and safe, and dumpster capacity                electronics items, including televisions. For a
will be sufficient for the intended purpose.                nominal fee, Lebanon County property owners
                                                            can also dispose of large items,
The following actions are considered infractions            construction/demolition waste, etc. at the GLRA
of the Trash Rule:                                          location. For more information on these
    • Unauthorized persons using the dumpsters.             options, visit the GLRA website at
      This is considered “theft of services” and            https://www.goglra.org/ or call 717-272-9841.
      may be prosecuted and subject to fines.
    • Items left in the vicinity of the dumpsters.          For a small fee, Lebanon Country property
      This is considered “illegal littering on              owners can arrange for annual pickup of certain
      private property” and may be prosecuted               household hazardous waste (e.g., paints, stains,
      and subject to fines.                                 solvents, batteries) that are otherwise difficult to
    • Members, guests, and tenants disposing of             dispose of safely and legally. For details call 717-
      materials not allowed under MGCA Rules                449-7857 or search for “Household Hazardous
      & Regulations.                                        Waste” on the GLRA website.
Individuals violating MGCA Rules regarding
items acceptable for disposal are subject to fines          QUESTIONS?
by the MGCA.                                                MGCA seeks to provide Members and their
                                                            guests with a variety of convenient options for
A surveillance video system records all activity in         waste disposal and recycling. If you have any
and around the dumpster site. The MGCA is                   questions about curbside trash pick-up, recycling
coordinating with the Cornwall Borough Police               or dumpster-usage, please contact
to identify and when possible, prosecute                    office@mtgretnacampmeeting.org or call 717-
violators.                                                  964-3040.

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Cancellations
See You Next Season!                                       West Cornwall Township removes Green Waste
    • Bible Festival, all performances are                 from our dumpsite. They have instructed our
        cancelled                                          team that no sticks may be in the Green Waste
    • Heritage Festival – music under the trees,           piles for their composting operations, so please
        all performances are cancelled                     help us to be compliant. Also, for residents on
    • Mt. Gretna Summer concert series, all                Batdorf Avenue, please make separate piles for
        performances are cancelled.                        grass clippings.

                                                           For the consideration of our staff—please do not
Mt. Gretna Area Historical Society –                       put dog waste in these piles as our work is mostly
Community Events                                           done by hand. As far as clean-up operations, we
                                                           also ask Members to place piles on streets in-
                                                           view, so removal is easy and efficient.

                                                           Consider calling us for your personal landscaping
Watch the MGAHS website for upcoming                       needs!
events. Consider becoming a member or
volunteer. Also, looking for a unique Mt.
Gretna gift? Feel free to browse the online store
at www.mtgretnahistory.org/shop.

                                                           From The Office
                                                               Welcome new Members!
                                                               Ian & Kendra Davis – 51 First Street
                                                               Miles Bojanic – 405 Seventh Street
                                                               Brenda Martin – 205 Fourth Street
From the Tool Shed
                                                               Angela Hollinger –305 Sixth Street
Doug Cheyney, Cheyney Property Maintenance
                                                               Ken Storck – 301 Bell Avenue
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, and
                                                               Annual Assessment
previous travel restrictions, a decision was made
                                                               In light of the global pandemic and
to extend Green Waste pick-up throughout the
                                                           restrictions placed on Campmeeting Members’
summer season.
                                                           ability to work and be compensated, please know
                                                           that we are willing to work with anyone who
Please remember to make separate piles for:
                                                           finds him/herself in a situation where they are
    • Leaves, pinecones, and pine needles
                                                           unable to pay their assessment on time. We will
        (Green Waste)
                                                           take each situation individually and ask that you
    • Sticks and branches
                                                           contact the office at your earliest convenience.

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during the Quiet Season, July 15 through
    Office Hours, MGCA President                               August 31.
    Because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic, office hours are on-hold. If you have              Rules & Regulations
questions, please contact                                    In an ongoing effort to enforce
office@mtgretnacampmeeting.org and your                  Campmeeting Rules, in the second quarter of
questions, comments and/or concerns will be              2020 (April-June):
forwarded to Kevin Burd.                                 One warning was issued for Noise (Rule No.17)
                                                         to 410 Sixth Street.
     Volunteers Needed                                   No fines were issued.
     Community members are invited to
volunteer on committees of the MGCA Board of                 Dumpsters
Managers. Choose your area of expertise. Meet                In an ongoing effort to enforce legal disposal
your neighbors and make new friendships while            of refuse, in the second quarter of 2020 (April-
making the Campmeeting a desirable place to              June):
live. A full committee roster is located within          One warning was issued for dumpster usage to
this newsletter. Contact the office (717-964-            404 Seventh Street.
3040) for more information—or to volunteer.              One fine was issued for dumpster usage to 103
                                                         First Street.
     Board of Managers Meetings                          One referral was made to Cornwall Borough
     The MGCA Board of Managers meets                    Police Department.
monthly via ZOOM™ on the third Tuesday of
the month. The recorded session is posted to                 Campmeeting Rental Opportunities
the MGCA website within 24-hours. The video                  Heritage Park pavilion is available for rental
is located within the “Board of Managers”                on a first-come, first-served basis. The pavilion is
ribbon, by clicking on the “Board Meeting                available from April through October. The rental
Minutes” drop-down menu. Members are                     fee is $25 along with a $25 security deposit. Be
encouraged to view these meetings and to submit          advised, rental is for the pavilion-only. The
questions/comments to                                    surrounding park area, playground and rest
office@mtgretnacampmeeting.org within 10-days            rooms remain available to the public. Additional
of the video’s posting. All questions/comments           rental opportunities that exist for Members
are addressed at the next board meeting and              include: Tabernacle rental, garage/shed rental
included with the official meeting record.               (First Street), parking space rental (Boehm
Meeting minutes are the official record for the          Avenue), large parking space rental (First Street,
MGCA archives; the ZOOM™ video is deleted                behind garages) and raised planting bed rental
once the minutes are approved by the board.              (Bell Avenue). Contact
                                                         office@mtgretnacampmeeting.org for additional
   Be Respectful of Quiet Hours                          details, or to request a rental application.
   • Traditional quiet hours are from 10 p.m.
     until 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday and                Update your Association Membership
     all day on Sunday year-round—please no              Contact Information
     leaf blowers on Sundays!                                If you’ve changed your phone number,
   • Because of the coronavirus (COVID-19)               mailing address, email address or any other
     pandemic and restrictions on contractors,           contact information, please notify the
     the Board of Managers will not enforce              Campmeeting office. Email communication is
     quiet hours between the hours of 8:30 a.m.          preferred.
     and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

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COMMITTEE ROSTER
   (Names in italics are MGCA Members who do not serve on the Board of Managers)
MGCA Board of Managers       Community Activities          Ad Hoc Grants & Funding      Board of Trustees, Mt.
Kevin Burd, President        Tammy Travitz—Chair           Sources                      GretnaTabernacle
(2020)                       Esther Mefferd                Sally Marisic – Chair        Association
Barb Myers, Vice-President   Jennifer Kantmann             Ted Martin                   Ted Martin—President
(2021)                       Justin Williams               Deborah Erb, MGCA Staff      Esther Mefferd—Vice-
Sally Marisic, Treasurer     Kevin Burd, Ex Officio        Note: This committee is a    President
(2021                                                      sub-committee of the         Tom Heberling—Secretary
Pat Wilmsen, Secretary       Finance/Audit                 Finance Committee            David Pierce--Treasurer
(2022)                       Sally Marisic—Chair           Ad Hoc Library               Kevin Burd
Pam Bishop (2020)            Kevin Burd                    Michelle Shay – Co Chair     Don Dale
Don Dale (2022)              Ted Martin                    Joan Sherman—Co-Chair        Bruce Gettle
Joe Lamont (2021)            Barb Myers                    Margaret Hopkins             Bob Kettering
Ted Martin (2020)            Pat Wilmsen                   Marcie Lloyd                 Sally Marisic
Tammy Travitz (2022)                                       Sally Marisic                Barb Myers
Justin Williams (2021)       Nominations/Election          Kevin Burd, Ex-officio       Pat Wilmsen
Esther Mefferd (Tabernacle   Esther Mefferd—Chair          Note: This committee is a
Representative)              Pam Bishop                    sub-committee of the
                             Barb Myers                    Community Activities
Executive                    Tammy Travitz                 Committee
Kevin Burd—Chair
Sally Marisic                Property Ownership            Ad Hoc Policy
Barb Myers                   Pam Bishop—Chair              Hal Myers – Chair
Pat Wilmsen                  Susan Hoyt                    Deborah Erb, MGCA Staff
                             Barb Myers                    Jennifer Kantmann
Buildings & Grounds          Kevin Burd, Ex Officio        Sally Marisic
Don Dale—Chair               Recreation                    Ted Martin
Dean Kantmann                Justin Williams – Chair       Katcha Neale
Joe Lamont                   Tammy Travitz                 Pat Wilmsen
Doug Lorenzen                Kevin Burd, Ex Officio        Kevin Burd, Ex Officio
Barb Myers                                                 Note: This committee is a
Bob Travitz                  Ad Hoc Archives               sub-committee of the
Kevin Burd, Ex Officio       Don Miller – Chair            Executive Committee
Deborah Erb, MGCA Staff      Jeffrey Hazel
Doug Cheyney, cheyney        Carole Miller                 Ad Hoc Tree Health &
Property Maintenance         Barb Myers                    Maintenance
                             Kevin Burd, Ex Officio        Pat Wilmsen – Chair
Communications               Note: This committee is a     Ann Bering
Kevin Burd—Chair             sub-committee of the          Deborah Erb, MGCA Staff &
Deborah Erb, MGCA Staff      Executive Committee           Representative to B&G
Sally Marisic                                              Deb Griffith
Christine Slotznick                                        Kathleen McKenna
                                                           Katcha Neale
                                                           Kevin Burd, Ex Officio
                                                           Note: This committee is a
                                                           sub-committee of the B&G
                                                           Committee

Summer 2020 Newsletter                  P.O. Box 428, Mt. Gretna, PA 17064             www.mtgretnacampmeeting.com
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