Be sure to look at the Social Calendar, as there are activities planned through Fall. We hope you can participate and create new family memories!

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1 SUMMER 2015 JOHNSON S ISLAND NEWS Yo u r i s l a n d c o n n e c t i o n Dear JIPOA Members, The trustees have been meeting regularly and are accomplishing a great deal we think so, anyhow! We want to keep you informed of island activities, and since our address database is a moving target, please notify Todd Kroehle at toddkroehle@gmail.com or call him at with any changes to your mailing address or for our blasts. ANNUAL MEETING IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th at 11:00 a.m. at our Clubhouse. We will be discussing our road situation and will have a report of monies collected from our small claims court action. In addition, many members are requesting to see a list of road non-payers, so that list will be available for your review. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Spring General Meeting Minutes June Trustee Minutes Calendar of Events July Trustee Minutes August Trustee Minutes News Note & Notices Summer Pictures Member Advantage Plan JIPOA Board of Trustees We have been fortunate to have had three dedicated trustees serving anywhere from three to six years. Vickey Carey, Bob Castele, and Erin Shine have decided to step down in September to open the path for others to take a turn. Would you consider volunteering as a trustee? We need assistance in areas of communication, general management, and accounting. Be sure to look at the Social Calendar, as there are activities planned through Fall. We hope you can participate and create new family memories! Sincerely, Karen Gannon MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Prizes gift certificates to the Dairy Dock in Marblehead for parade entrants were; Third place to the Kelly Family cart and carriage; Second place to the Holkovic Family for beauty; and First place to the Cardinale Family for authenticity and past parade service.

2 Johnson s Island News Page 3 Johnson's Island 2015 Calendar of Events Sept 4 7:00 PM JIPOA Trustee Meeting JIPOA CH Sept 12 10:00 AM Marblehead Water Meeting Danbury High School Sept 12 7:00 PM Marblehead Library Fundraiser JIPOA CH Sept 19 7:00 PM End-of-Summer BYOB JIPOA CH Sept 20 11:00 AM JIPOA Annual Meeting JIPOA CH Oct 2 7:00 PM JIPOA Trustee Meeting JIPOA CH Oct 30 7:00 PM All Island Movie Night JIPOA CH Oct 31 Halloween/Night at the Races Party JIPOA CH Nov 7 7:00 PM JIPOA Trustee Meeting TBA Nov 14 9:00 AM Road Commission Meeting JIPOA CH Dec 5 9:00 AM JIPOA Trustee Meeting TBA Did you know that people who VOLUNTEER live longer, healthier, and happier lives? JIPOA is looking for a few good trustees. Is it your turn yet? The firs annual Johnson s Island Family Fun 5K was held on July 18. Results were: Winner overall and womens runners - Erin Steyter at 23:18. Men s winner - Joe at 24:01. Youth - Gabrielle Maranger at 32:30. Congratulations to Everyone!

3 Johnson s Island News Page 5 NEWS, NOTES & NOTICES New Gate Code as of September 1 will be Welcome to our new neighbors, stop by and say Hi! Jay & Erin Sleyter Bill & Lillian Bender Vince & Karen Barrett 3021 Confederate Drive 3694 Memorial Shoreway 3335 Confederate Drive WATER MEETING There will be a meeting hosted by the Marblehead Board of Public Affairs on Saturday, Sept 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Danbury High School auditorium. The results of the feasibility study done this year will be presented and copies will be available. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Marblehead: Want to know what s going on in your village s government? Regular council meeting minutes can be found at: And Board of Public Affairs minutes can be found at: TRASH ALTERNATIVES! PLEASE READ! AS A DANBURY TWP TAX PAYER, YOU PAY FOR THESE SERVICES. RECYCLING: Large bins are at the Danbury Township Police station on SR 269. They take #1,#2 plastics; newspaper; and glass bottles and aluminum cans-which can be mixed together. BRUSH DROP OFF: Across the street from the police station, behind the dog park is an area that any Danbury Township resident can use to dispose of yard waste - excluding grass clippings and stumps. BIG DUMPSTERS: The week October 19, Monday through Friday at the township hall on Port Clinton Eastern Rd. Dispose of household items, appliances, steel and metal. Freon removal included. DO NOT bring tires, brush, oil, paint, batteries, boats, vehicles or propane tanks. It GENERAL MEETING The Johnson s Island Property Owners Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the JIPOA Clubhouse for members in good standing. Topics on the agenda include: 2016 Budget Road fee collection progress and future plans. Follow-up to the Marblehead water meeting and related issues. Trash: information on a tote program will be presented and discussed. Your attendance and participation are not only encouraged, but needed to help shape the future for our association.

4 Johnson s Island News SUMMER FUN Thanks Erin, Candi, the Cardinale Family, Jane, Karen, and everyone who pitched in to make it a great year. And, there is still plenty to go! Page 6

5 Johnson s Island News Page 7 JIPOA MEMBER ADVANTAGE PLAN Announcing our newly created "JIPOA Member Advantage Plan". We are asking current Island service providers to create discount programs and in return become our preferred contractors for lawn care, HVAC, plumbing, window cleaning, power washing, dock maintenance, home cleaning or any other services our members might be currently using. We have contacted several companies and our plan has been well received. We are happy to announce that we have reached our first agreement with TruGreen as you can see an example of their ad located in this newsletter. Other companies that have also come on board are Terry Gilbert Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing and Call Terry at Ottawa County Pest Control Call Dennis or Cindy Barton at BOTH ARE OFFERING A 10% DIS- COUNT TO JIPOA MEMBERS. If you have any contractors or service companies you would recommend, please call Rob Ross at with their contact information for possible addition to our preferred vendor list. We will be negotiating discount programs that will be provided to all JIPOA Members. Our goal is to add further value to your JIPOA Membership. Thank you in advance for your support of this We are happy to announce the partnership between the JIPOA and Tru- Green for the 2015 season!! We have worked with TruGreen to develop a program that will offer a high level of service for our residents at competitive rates; we call this program the JIPOA Member Advantage Plan. For some residents, the below prescribed program may be more than what you have been doing and for some it could be less. We believe the below application schedule strikes an optimal balance, enough to keep your yards looking great, but not over-doing it. To subscribe to the TruGreen program for the 2016 season, please contact to Jason Acord, our single point of contact with TruGreen. We are excited to offer two options; Basic Maintenance Program (10% discount) 5 Lawn Applications- 2 Spring applications 1 Summer applications 2 Fall applications Advantage Program (20% discount) 6 Lawn Applications & Grub Control- 2 Spring applications 2 Summer applications + 1 Grub control 2 Fall applications Here is a quick snap shot of our newest partner TruGreen; 100% satisfaction guarantee Free service calls Largest lawn care company in the US Industry leader A+ rating with BBB (That s our branch, each branch has its own rating)invented lawn care!! They started back in 1973 State certified technicians who receive the industries best training State of the art equipment Best products available on the market Commercial Service Team: Jason Acord (Commercial manager) 4 yr of exp Kriste Simmons (CAS) 1 yrs of exp Kevin Trzil (General Manager) - 16 yrs of exp Bob Faragher (Senior Service Mgr) 21 yrs of exp Dean Frombaugh (Comm. Tech) 38 yrs of exp Vince Mehalko (Comm. Tech) - 21 yrs of exp Chris Parreco (Comm. Tech) 12 yrs of exp Fleet and Equipment Capabilities: 24 Service Vehicles 1 Turf Tractor Wide Applicators 5 Z-Spray Ride-on Applicators 4 Commercial Aerators 1 Total Vegetation Control Vehicle 1 Commercial Grade Slit Seeder Please feel free to call Jason for any questions you may have or you can him at jasonacord@trugreenmail.com for services.

6 JIPOA TRUSTEES Karen Gannon, President Sept 2015 Robert Castele, Vice President Sept 2015 Mike Ibos, Treasurer Sept 2016 Todd Kroehle, Secretary Sept 2016 Vickey Carey Sept 2015 Ed Ibos Sept 2014 Erin Shine Sept 2015 John Good Sept 2016 Candi Kelly Sept 2018 Rob Ross Sept 2018 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: Buildings & Grounds: Vickey Carey Insurance: John Good Communications: Todd Kroehle & Karen Gannon Social: Erin Shine & Candi Kelly Financial and Budgeting: Mike Ibos Trash: Ed Ibos Legal: Karen Gannon, Bob Castele, Todd Kroehle, John Good