AUGUST AT THE CAMPGROUND

Monday, August 18, the board of directors met at the lodge and worked over a number of issues.

The attached pictures show the building with flags flying on the front porch, and the campground pictures shows where work has been done on the bank towards the creek, smoothing and landscaping it. Also, trees were being trimmed back from the electric lines.

We worked on a campground brochure, and expect to have it printed in teh very near future.

And, in the better good news department, there is an indication of tentative approval of our grant request for $200,000 from Senator Byrds office.

If in fact it is finally and totally approved, it will be in the 2009 year budget, and may be dependent upon the political climate after the election.

However, if all goes well, we should be able to expect to receive money of that magnitude during the next year sometime.

One observation--Monday was such a beautiful and peaceful day there at the campground. Beautiful bright blue fall sky, with the dark green of summer leaves contrasting against it--coupled with the sounds and sights of football practice in the ball field across the road--makes a person feel almost timeless.

If you haven't seen it, put it on your must do list. Swandale days is coming up, followed by the apple festival in Clay, so you owe it to yourself to make it a destination for this fall.

camping at J.G. Bradley campground

spring flowers will soon be turning to fall foliage, but there is still plenty of time for camping.

and, at the J.G. Bradley campground, it is still a bargain.

$10.00 per night for a camper or tent with electric and water,

or $5.00 per night for just a tent.

and we don't charge to use the dump station.

so, pack up the camper and come on in.

CARL WILSON

WE ARE VERY SADDENED TO REPORT THE DEATH OF RECENTLY ELECTED B, C, AND G CO-OP BOARD MEMBER CARL WILSON.
Carl has been a long time supporter of the co-op, and also, of Clay county in general. He has earned the respect of everyone, and will be sorely missed.
He passed away tuesday night, august 5, and his wake will be on Thursday, August 7.
I have no more details at this time.
jvm

B, C, and G Board MeetingC

July 15, 2008 the Board of Directors once again met in the under construction Lodge building at the J. G. Bradley campground. pictured here on the front steps of the building are:

Front row, left to right -Ramona Samples, president of the Buffalo Gals, Jerry Murphy, Co-op president, and Roger Nutter, 1st vice president, and founding president of the co-op.

Second row left to right is treasurer Connie Lupardus, and Secretary Janine Potasnik. And third row are newly elected directors George Workman and Earl McCune.

Absent were Director Carl Wilson, who was unable to attend, and 2nd Vice President, Bill Carr, who was out of town on business.

membership meeting june 28

Well, it was another historic occasion. The new lodge building, although still under construction was the site of the co-op general membership meeting on June 28. Here are some pictures of part of the crowd as they were leaving.

A number of matters were discussed at this meeting, but the primary item of business was the election of officers for the coming year.

Officer will be: President, Jerry Murphy; Vice Presidents Roger Nutter and Bill Carr; Treasurer--Connie Lupardus; Secretary--Janine Potasnik.

Also, pursuant to a by-laws change, three directors were chosen, and they are Earl McCune; Carl Wilson; and George Workman.

Welcome to the new officers and directors, and thanks to Charlie Cantrell for his service as treasurer.

The next board meeting will be July 15, and we look forward to seeing all of them there, as well as any other members who wish to attend.

One item of note--there is a window display about the co-op in the window of Nancy's Flower Shop, complete with a model steam engine. if you haven't seen it, take a look.

campground

It occurred to me that we didn't really have much of a view of the campground. So, here it is, totally un-obstructed by campers or equipment, although there were some building supplies in evidence at the time of the picture.

there is still a lot of work to be done, but it is very functional for most campers, whether tent or rv unit.

There is water on site, a dump station, and , several electric hook-ups.

More work being done every day.

Board meeeting, june 17, 2008

Tuesday, June 17, the J.G. Bradley campground Lodge was the site of a meeting of the B, C, and G, co-op officers.

We already have pictures of the officers at work, so here are some pictures of actual work being done on the buildings.

The small building is being repainted, and these pictures show Carl Wilson, his wife Lois, and Wilma Ramsey wielding the paint rollers, changing the interior from wood chip to white.

Also, workmen on the lodge itself, working on the exterior of the building.

Inside, work is ongoing on a number of items, including installing ceiling fans. Leonard Loving was on hand to do some wiring work on that job.

Lots of work yet to be done and volunteers appreciated.

Oh! yes, pretty soon the window display will be up in the store window at Nancy's flower shop. Be sure to look for it.