MCA Board Of Directors
President
Bob Villella - G-020 / 2018
Vice President
Ruby Marcocelli - E-095 / 2019
Treasurer
Cassie Hellmann - C-012 / 2017
Secretary
Judy Gould - B-005 / 2017
Director At Large
Judy Gould - B-005 / 2017
Art Knox - A-025 / 2019
Linda Revetta - A-117 / 2017
Bill Oyler - B-006 / 2018
Ellie Christopher - D-109 / 2017
Mike Grady - D-150 / 2017
Al Walz - E -155 /2017
Keith Edwards - H-021 / 2018
MCA OFFICE 724.794.6242
MCA OFFICE FAX 724.510.0441
EMAIL [email protected]
C O M M I T T E E L I A I S O N S
Board Of Director
Meetings
First Saturday
of every month
A-Frame Dining Hall
9:00am
ALL MEMBERS WELCOME
Adult Lounge Bill Oyler
Architectural Mike Grady
Audit & Budget Cassie Hellmann
By-Laws Rules & Regs Keith Edwards
Church Keith Edwards
Elections & Nominations Judy Gould
ERT Emergency Response Judy Gould
Inspections Ruby Marcocelli
Lake Ellie Christopher
Maintenance Bob Villella
Newsletter Linda Revetta
Pool Bill Oyler
Sales & Promotions Linda Revetta
Security & Mgmt Bob Villella
Sewage Keith Edwards
Social Ruby Marcocelli
Sports Mike Grady
Store Al Walz
Teens Art Knox
Youth Judy Gould
Vehicles Bill Oyler
Wifi Cassie Hellmann
Welcome back members to another spring at MCA!
There is a lot of work going on in the park even before the season "officially" opens
in May. The BOD and committees have worked all through the winter to prepare for
the upcoming season. Our A-Frame ladies’ room renovation is back on track and
hopefully will be ready by opening weekend. I would like to give a special thank you
on behalf of MCA to the anonymous people who have donated their time and talent
working on this major project. Jon, Dylan, David and Corey, our hard working
maintenance crew are also working on this project and are making sure that the
park is ready for Memorial Day weekend. Please welcome Michelle Claypoole as
MCA's new office coordinator. Also welcome our seasonal office workers, Jen and
Angie. Other projects in the works are the new cement patio and ramps that are
going to be installed at the A-Frame, from the front dining hall entrance over to the
storefront in the fall. I would like to give a shout out to the Teen Committee that
graciously offered to hold a fund raiser to help purchase new street signs for every
street in the campground. Also, a note of thanks to Social Committee for the pur-
chase of new heaters and air changers in the Bingo Hall. The sewage plant con-
struction is continuing and we are still looking for the completion to be done by end
of this season. Keith Edwards will have more on this in his article. The committees
are starting to gear up for their functions to make sure that the membership has a
fun filled camping season. Please help them if you can as these events benefit all
members of MCA. At this time, I would like to remind all members that there has
been some changes this year, in particular the building permits issued by Brady
Township. The office or one of the Architectural Committee members should be
able to help you with any questions that you may have in this regard. We are putting
together packets with information regarding the new permit rules. Please remem-
ber that safety is our top priority when we are doing a project, not only for our mem-
bers but also our employees.
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F RO M T H E P R E S I D E N T
SPRING 2017
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
From the President 1-2
From the Vice President 2
From your Treasurer 3
From your Section Reps 3-5
From your Committees 2-8
Advertisements 5-11
MORAINECAMPLANDSASSOCIATION
Newsletter Committee
For inquiries or ads
please contact
Sierra Seibert * Ruthi Orloski
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When we are in construction mode, there will be a safety zone established around
the perimeter of the project and no unauthorized persons shall be allowed across
these barriers. Regular updates on projects are put out for the members via the
website or the newsletter, so please folks, be safe and keep our employees safe by
following this advice. This is also the time of year when we ask all members to
make sure the office has all of your current information for mailings, phone num-
bers in case we have to contact you with an emergency, etc. This should be re-
viewed and updated at least once a year by the membership. We also ask that you
follow your rules pertaining to cleaning up your lot, making sure you have your lot
number visible on your trailer from the street for emergency purposes, your assess-
ment stickers for air conditioners and second refrigerators in your window and also
on the front and back of your golf carts. If you encounter a problem that requires
maintenance, DO NOT go to Jon's apartment or engage the members of the mainte-
nance crew as they must follow procedures on work details. You should call or stop
by the office and request a work order, or get in touch with a BOD member. Please
be safe and have an enjoyable 2017 camping season.
Bob Villella - President / G-Section Representative / Maintenance, Security and Mgmt Liaison
F RO M T H E V I C E P R E S I D E N T
Welcome Back Campers! I hope that you all had a healthy, happy winter season. I
sure am happy for longer days and warmer nights! We have had quite a few chang-
es over the winter months and are working to get camp ready for the season. The
sewage plant is on point to be completed on time. So far we have had only one
overage for just a few thousand dollars. We were delayed in starting the women’s
bathroom project this winter but it should be completed by Memorial Day weekend.
We attempted to have the A Frame walkways redone, however the project is much
bigger and costly than we anticipated and we will hopefully be able to attempt this
at the end of the season, or early next spring. It’s a priority for sometime this year.
Please stop in the office and introduce yourself to our new Office Manager,
Michele. She has been working hard the last few months to get our office in order
and ready for you. I believe you will find a very pleasant and positive atmosphere.
Michele has hired a couple smiling faces to get us through the season.
While you are busy opening up for the season, take a few minutes to read your
Rules & Regulations and make sure you are on top of the expectations you have
placed on yourself and other campers.
We are working very hard to get better at a number of things around camp this sea-
son. Please feel free to let me know where you feel we can make improvements. I
hope that you recognize the hard work of our employees when you see a good job!
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out.
Ruby Marcocelli - Vice President / E-Section Representative / Inspections and Social Liaison
REMINDER!
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL CASH
IN EXCESS OF $25.00 BE ACCEPTED AT THE OFFICE! YOU MUST PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY!
Please ensure that you get a receipt for all money transactions that you make in the office.
Seneca Allegheny
Casino Bus Trip
We are planning for
Monday, June 19,
(day after Fathers Day).
Final details will follow.
Please contact
Jeanne Reich at D-20
Marilyn Lewis at E-42
if interested.
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We had a very successful
year last year with Sales
and Promotions ending
up approximately 182%
over plan and I am hop-
ing that we can do the
same or more this year.
Tell your friends and fami-
ly the cost of our lots are
$6,810.00. Your dues
are waived in the fiscal
year you purchase in.
That is a really good price
to buy into such a great
community of people.
Linda Revetta
Sales and Promotions Liaison
I want to thank Sierra
Seibert and Ruthi Orloski
for all of their hard work
on the newsletter and ad-
vertisers. Please give a
shout-out to these two
wonderful ladies if you
see them!
Linda Revetta
Newsletter Liaison
Welcome back everyone to a bright new year, 2017. Please take a moment of your
time and welcome our new office coordinator, Michele Claypoole, to our organiza-
tion. She is definitely a wonderful asset and has been working very hard to organize
our office and managing our needs. There are so many events scheduled this year.
We are really going to have a great camping season so please review the events
calendar on the website, www.mcacamplands.org, and participate with your friends
and family. If you have the opportunity to help out at one of the events, let them
know, they can always use a lending hand.
Linda Revetta / A Section Representative - Sales and Publishing Committee Liaison
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F RO M A S E C T I O N
F RO M B S E C T I O N
F RO M T H E T R E A S U R E R Welcome back campers! It was a very busy off-season transitioning into the Treas-
urer’s position. We spent many countless hours negotiating contracts and research-
ing health insurance options for our employees. We also continue to be on track for
the Sewage Plant budget and have paid approximately 50% of the invoices for the
project.
As you are all aware, the 2017-2018 budget was passed and approved at the
March BOD meeting with a moderate increase of $50. The entire Audit and Budget
committee worked very hard this year to keep the increase to a minimum. I would
like to thank everyone involved in preparing this very important document for MCA.
The end of another fiscal year is upon us and we are now preparing for the yearly
audit. It will be an extremely busy few months preparing, along with the office staff,
bookkeeper, and committee to ensure that everything is in order for Maher Duessel.
If anyone is interested in the obtaining a copy of any of the Budget reports and/or
meeting minutes, please stop by the office and request a copy for a nominal charge.
Please make sure that your member file is up to date regarding address and phone
number information. This is our primary means of communication with our mem-
bers, especially in the off season. We send out approximately 3-4 notifications year-
ly and this will ensure all notices from MCA are received timely.
If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Yours truly,
Cassie Hellmann – Treasurer / C Section Representative / Audit & Budget and WiFi Liaison
Hi everyone! I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all campers back for
another season. I hope everyone had a great winter. We have a lot of projects on-
going at camp this spring. Jon and the maintenance crew have been very busy ren-
ovating the A-Frame ladies room and adult lounge as well as getting the park ready
for the 2017 season. So when you see Jon, Dillon, Dave, and Cory give them a
wave and a thank you. The sewer project is well under way and as of this newsletter
they are waiting for some dry weather so they can continue. A new walkway, handi-
cap ramp and new concrete slabs are being installed at the front of the store in or-
der to conform with ADA standards. I would like to welcome new campers to B sec-
tion. Jim Gusky of B-4, Greg and Jenna Berry of B-13, and Mr. and Mrs. Ken
Selfridge of B-17. Again, I give my yearly plea to please conserve electricity. If you
are not using it turn it off. Be diligent, when leaving camp shut off your air condi-
tioner, t.v., radio, and all lights inside and outside. We are all in this together. If you
have any questions or problems you can contact me at lot B-6. I will do all I can to
help you.
Bill Oyler / B Section Representative - Pool and Vehicles Committee Liaison
Denny Kingston has been
working on our camp vehi-
cles throughout the winter.
If you have mechanical
abilities and want to volun-
teer to help repair camp
vehicles, please sign up in
the office.
Bill Oyler
Vehicle Committee Liaison
Chrissy Mallory was elect-
ed the Chairperson &
Treasurer, Cari Visconti
was voted Secretary at
the 2017 meeting.
Chrissy will again have a
super bingo this year, the
date and time will be an-
nounced later.
The shuffle board bowling
league will start on June
6th, at 7pm at the
lounge.
Contact:
Linda Ventrice at A-154,
or by phone at
412-721-7230.
Bill Oyler
Adult Committee Liaison
Please note…………
Starting this year we will
no longer have lifeguards.
We will now have
Pool Attendants
for supervision.
Everyone at all times must
observe and obey all rules.
All children
under the age of 12
(11 and under)
Must be accompanied
by a parent or guardian.
Bill Oyler
Pool Committee Liaison
F RO M D S E C T I O N I would like to thank each one of you for your support through my past 2 -1/2 years
on the board. There isn't much happening in our section over the winter. We do
have a new section representative, Ellie Christopher stepped up and will do a great
job. So let's all welcome her to the board. Thank You. Mike Grady / D Section Representative - Architectural and Sports Liaison
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F RO M E S E C T I O N
Welcome back campers!
My name is Ellie Christopher. I replaced Jim Hogue as Section D rep. I wish Jim the
best and hope I can fill his shoes. I am really excited about this opportunity and will
serve to the best of my ability. The committees have lots of great activities planned
and our volunteers are working hard to make these events fun & profitable for the
camp.
On a personal note please feel free to contact me with any section problems or any
other issue with regards to MCA and I will do my best to find a solution or answer. If
you can't make the meetings feel free to stop by and I will fill you in. Remember this
is your campground, let's work together and continue to make MCA one of the finest
member owned campgrounds in the region.
Here's to a great 2017 season! I'm ready, are you?
Ellie Christopher / D Section Representative - Lake Liaison
Happy New Year Campers, my name is Al Walz (E-155). I was installed as the E sec-
tion representative and Store Liaison at the November BOD meeting. I would like to
say thank you to the BOD for their vote of confidence and for giving me the chance
to serve. I also would like to thank Kieth Young for also stepping up for considera-
tion to this post, because without members willing to put forth the effort, the quality
of our fine camping experience will suffer. It was once said, “that if all do a little, no
one will have to do it all.” So if you can, do! Donate a little time to a committee, all
of our functions cannot go on without volunteers, any number of these could use
your wonderful ideas and assistance. I say Happy New Year because I believe it’s a
new beginning, a new chance to get it right, a new chance to make a difference, a
new chance to have the best season you ever had. Shake off those winter blues,
put a smile on you face, shake someone’s hand and wish them the best. Say some-
thing nice, make a positive contribution and you will be rewarded. The committees
have their events listed on the webpage. Take a look, it should be a good year to
remember. You all know by now the dues have increased again his year. This is not
from a lack of effort by the Budget and Audit committee or the BOD to hold down
the assessments but the general price of life. Things cost more and we must pay for
them it’s just that simple. The Budget and Audit committee managed to keep the
dollar amount as low as possible by their endless efforts, and for this, I say thank
you. The various comfort stations throughout the park will soon be marked with
their section letters to help assist members, security, and safety units know their
location throughout the campground. The camp store will open soon, come out and
support Deb and Tony. It is always difficult to make decisions in a leadership role as
there always seems to be differences of opinion on most subjects. However I be-
lieve that this not need be the case. I believe that with discussion almost all differ-
ences can become agreement, and with agreement we all can all benefit. So let’s
all do each other a favor and let’s discuss, come to a BOD meeting express your ide-
as, and lets make MCA "The Place To Be" this year and for many years in the future
for ourselves and our children.
Al Walz / E Section Representative - Store Liaison
The Pool Committee
Will be hosting the
Annual Beach Party
On August 5, 12pm.
A fun filled day for the
whole family to enjoy!
The “Anything That Floats”
race will be at 4pm.
Start now with your
creativity for your float!
Join the FB page
for updates on this
and all other
Committee Events.
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Welcome back campers!
Your social committee has a very eventful season planned for all ages. We hope
within the schedule you’ll find something that will catch your interest. From Pony
Patty Bingo, Trivia Dues Ticket, Painting with a Twist, Adult Swims, Comedy Night
with Dinner and the list goes on. Be sure to grab our print outs of events or join
MCA Events on Facebook.
As always your social is always looking for your support to make this another great
season. From donating, buying tickets of any kind and volunteering your time to
help these events be possible. Again, we appreciate all of your help and support
and wish you a very happy, safe, healthy season. Any questions please call me at
412-689-6841 or email me at [email protected].
Thank You! Your Social Committee
Doug Cumens - Social Chairperson Gioia Mangis - Social Treasurer
F RO M S O C I A L C O M M I T T E E
F RO M H S E C T I O N Greetings to all H-Section members. The 2017 camping season is upon us and it is
time to exchange the snow blowers, snow shovels and ice melt for rakes, leaf blow-
ers and lawn mowers. The signs of spring are all around us now. The flowers are
growing, there are buds growing on the trees, true signs that spring has arrived.
This is just a reminder to clear away the remnants of winter.
I am asking all MCA members to review the upcoming calendar of events and partic-
ipate through volunteering or by attending the MCA committee sponsored events.
The Memorial Pavilion has been reserved on July 1, from 2pm to 6pm for a meet
and greet for all H-Section members. An RSVP is not required however it would help
tremendously with planning a light lunch menu. Please drop by lot H-21 or send an
email to [email protected]. I hope to hear from you.
Keith Edwards – C Section Representative / Church and By-Laws & Rules & Regs Liaison
No one likes to think of
emergencies happening
at camp. However, we
are all aware an emer-
gency can happen any-
where at any time. There-
fore, I want to make eve-
ryone aware that there is
an AED (Automatic Exter-
nal Defibrillator) availa-
ble. It is located in a
breakaway window on the
outside of the guard
shack. There are also
campers who are trained
to handle emergency situ-
ations. If you would be
willing to help out should
the need arise, please
sign up for the ERT.
Judy Gould - ERT liaison
In Loving Memory For Those We Have Lost
Please join us at the A-Frame, Saturday, May 27, 3pm As we share memories, poems and prayers in honor of those who have left our family. Following we will share in a “Planting of Memories” where we will plant a Dogwood tree and place a memorial stone to allow us to continue to share our love for those we miss.
Andrea Speedy
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F RO M YO U T H C O M M I T T E E
KIDZ KORNER
This year’s Youth Committee is planning many activities for the kids. We will be
hosting many of the traditional committee events. We are also excited about some
new activities for this year including a drive-in movie at the ballfield and a
Parent/Child dance. For the dance, we encourage the parents and kids come
dressed up for the evening. The biggest event will be Lunch with Santa. Every
Wednesday, the committee will be hosting bingo to raise funds. There will also be
other fund raising events throughout the season including a spaghetti dinner and
the selling of American Flags during the Memorial Day and 4th of July weekends.
Please refer to the events schedule for a complete listing of events.
We have a very small committee this year. Therefore, even if you do not wish to sign
up for the committee, you are more than welcome to volunteer for an event. With-
out volunteers, the committee will not be able to host these fun-filled events which
provide the kids in camp with wonderful memories.
PLEASE NOTE:
All children attending any youth committee event
must be accompanied!
Judy Gould – Youth Committee Liaison
Welcome back MCA
campers. This is an open
invitation to all of you to
the non-denominational
church service that will
be held every Sunday
starting May 28th at
9:45am at the A-frame.
Also, do not forget the
women’s prayer group
starting June 2nd at
9:30am at D-02.
Your friend in Christ,
Bill Campbell D-160
Barb Bane D-02
F RO M T E E N S C O M M I T T E E
Teen Committee has worked very hard on a schedule
with several events planned. We hope more teens as
well as their parents get involved this year. We will be
holding monthly meetings, and we want to hear from the
teens so we can help them have a great summer! There
is an Instagram and a Facebook page set up to stay up-
dated on pop up or canceled events. The Facebook is
“Mca Teens” and the Instagram is “mca teens”.
Teens will be holding a Cook-Out on May 28, we will be
serving hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and deserts
which all proceeds will go towards street signs for the
campground. Teens would also like to thank Lou Camp-
bell for handing the flea markets down to us. There will
be dances, scavenger hunts, putt-putt tournaments, golf
cart washes and many more events. We will also be
opening a concession stand in our shed. Make sure you
come out and support the teens as well as the other
committees. As everyone works very hard getting things
ready for the summer, don’t forget to make this one
amazing!
Brandy Lawrence – Teen Committee Chairperson
As summer approaches, excitement builds and everyone starts to countdown the
days until they are back at camp! Nine, Eight, Seven, Six, Five, Four, Three, Two……
Thanks to Ocean Bluedorn, Chris
Young, Dameon Dimeff, Dalton
Pierce and the committee members
that volunteered to help clean up
the miniature golf course.
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Welcome back members, again the Sports Committee is sponsoring activities for all
to enjoy this season. They are as follows:
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 27 - Golf Balls in the Raft / Lake 12pm - 3pm
Sunday, May 28 - Horse Shoe Tournament / Memorial Pavilion 1pm
Sign up at 12:30 pm, no late arrivals!
Camp 4th of July Weekend
Saturday, July 8 - Golf Balls in the Raft / Lake 12pm - 3pm
MCA Annual Golf Outing at Green Meadows Golf Course
Saturday July 15 - 1st Tee time is at 8:30am. Please arrive at the course 30 minutes
in advance. Lunch at the turn provided.
Dinner, beverages and prizes following golf at the Gateside Pavillion.
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 2 - Golf Balls in the Raft / Lake 12pm - 3pm
Sunday September 3 - Horse Shoe Tournament / Memorial Pavilion, Time TBD.
Other activities may be scheduled at a later date and will be posted.
Denny Kingston - Sports Committee Chairperson
F RO M S P O R T S C O M M I T T E E
F RO M A RC H I T E C T U R A L C O M M I T T E E
Welcome back campers!
Even though winter was-
n’t as bad this year, I’m
so happy it’s over. The
Wifi Committee has been
checking on connections
in camp the last few
weeks to try to make sure
everyone has a stable
connection upon your
return. As of this point
there are a few repeaters
that are not powered up
but we are hoping in the
next few weeks to have
everything working as
perfect as we can. We
appreciate all your feed-
back so if you have any
questions or anything to
say call us or email us
and please don't forget
when you pay to let us
know if you need hooked
in or are using the same
computer/tablet from last
year. Have a wonderful
camping season.
724.374.4106
Andi Criscella C-61
Wi-Fi Committee Chairperson
Hello All Campers. We have been working with Brady Township and there will be a
few new changes happening with building permits. As we have been questioning
some of these changes, It’s going to be a while before we have all the understanda-
ble answers. Here are some of the new changes.
1. If building or buying a shed you must get a Campground Permit and a
Brady Township Zoning Permit.
2. If building a deck without a roof and it is under 30 inches from the ground you
will need a Campground Permit and a Brady Township Zoning Permit.
3. If you are building a deck over 30 inches off the ground you will need
a Campground Permit - Brady Township Zoning Permit and a Building Permit from
Richardson Inspection Services.
4. If you are putting a roof over your Deck/Patio You will need a Campground
Permit, a Brady Township Zoning Permit and a Building Permit from Richardson
Inspection Services.
5. Any type of Electric Work you need a Brady Township Zoning Permit and a
Richardson Inspection Services Permit.
6. If you are replacing your roof material and are not replacing more than 10% of
the wood then you only need a Campground Permit.
7. If you are replacing your roof material and are replacing more than 10% of the
wood then you need a Campground Permit, a Brady Township Zoning Permit
and a Richardson Inspection permit.
There is still a lot that is undecided on permits with Brady Township. If you have any
questions please feel free to ask them.
Mike Grady - Architectural Committee Liaison
Mother’s Day Festa
Lake & Teens
Committees will be
hosting a
Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, May 13
2pm - 6pm
Memorial Pavilion
Teens will also be selling deserts!
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