27th Annual Meeting Luncheon
The 27th Annual Meeting was held Oct. 5, 2024, at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. Stephanie Trenchard, featured speaker, gave an outstanding power point presentation about their hot glass studio, workshops and artistic creations. The business meeting was conducted by President Betty Parsons, followed by a delicious luncheon.
Deborah Mancuso, Chair
Volunteers Make a Difference
The Door County Triathlon had another outstanding race in July of 2024. The event, which started a silent sports boom on the peninsula, celebrated 20 years at Frank E. Murphy Park. BSPOA ran a water bottle exchange on the bike course. Thank you to all our Triathlon volunteers!
Bryan Troutman, Chair
The 18th DC FALL 50 was held October 26th. BSPOA managed one of eight rest stations located along the 50-mile route from Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay. Eighteen volunteers worked on parking/crowd control and food and beverage distribution. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a huge success. Furthermore, we receive a substantial payment.
Jim Schultz, Chair
SPRING CLEANUP will be Saturday, May 10th, with options for members to do their assigned section, preferably, a week before or after that date. Thank you to those who volunteered! Several weeks in advance, you’ll receive an email with all the details. Let’s keep our drive looking great as part of our good fortune of living here.
Jeff Lange, Chair
Other Activities
We remain in the process of MEMBERSHIP renewal and the membership base has been updated. BSPOA typically has about 300 plus members. A reminder email and renewal form will soon be mailed to those who still need to renew. Renewals can be by letter and check, or on-line with credit card. Thank you for your support. Jim Mitsche, Chair
Twelve property owners participated in our 50/50 grant program this year to eliminate INVASIVE SPECIES from their property. Our grant covers 50% of the cost up to $500. Become a part of this valuable program, which enables native plants to return and promotes a healthy ecosystem. Jamie Palmer, Administrator
The QUARRY BLUFF ESTATES developer continues to install utilities for the twelve lots currently approved in the development. Curb and gutter were recently installed on the entrance road. It appears that necessary infrastructure will be installed by Spring 2025, at which time the developer will be able to sell lots. Jeff Schmeckpeper, Co-Quarry Monitor
The Board continues its evaluation of available SOFTWARE to assist in administering our Association. We hope to make a final decision soon. When we establish an implementation schedule for the new software, we will repost members as to what to expect. Jeff Schmeckpeper, Co-Chair
The PROPANE program provider is Ferrellgas. If you want to join the BSPOA propane program, visit our website below and sign up. You must be a member. Dan Biebel, Chair
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BSPOA is unable to influence the lowering of SPEED LIMITS. Expensive studies are required, and the government is not interested in covering the cost. Dan Biebel, Chair
In late January 2025, members will receive a fiber optic update for the townships of Egg Habor and Sevastopol.