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MCA Board Of Directors

President

Mike Grady - D-150/ 2020

Vice President

Bob Villella - G-020 / 2021

Treasurer

Cassie Hellmann - B-012 / 2020

Secretary

Amy Grossi - A-109 / 2020

Director At Large

Dawn Grady - D-150 / 2020

Anita Scolaro - A-156 / 2020

John McFadden - A-136 / 2022

Chris Mooney - B-031 / 2021

Sierra Seibert - D-036 / 2022

Keith Young - E- 041 / 2020

Keith Edwards - H-021 / 2021

MCA OFFICE 724.794.6242

MCA OFFICE FAX 724.794.1492

MCA 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 Keith Young

Architectural Mike G /Bob V

Audit Cassie Hellmann

Budget Cassie Hellmann

By-Laws Rules & Regs Cassie Hellmann

Church Keith Edwards

Nominations & Elections Amy Grossi

ERT Emergency Response Bob Villella

Inspections Chris Mooney

Lake Keith Edwards

Maintenance Mike G /Bob V

Publicity Sierra Seibert

Pool Anita Scolaro

Sales & Promotions Anita Scolaro

Security & Mgmt Mike G /Bob V

Social Amy Grossi

Sports Anita Scolaro

Store Mike G /Bob Vi

Teens John McFadden

Youth Dawn Grady

Vehicles John McFadden

Wifi Cassie Hellmann

Publicity Committee

For inquiries or ads

please contact the

Publicity Committee at

at [email protected]

MoraineCamplandsAssociat ion 281 Staf f Road

Sl ippery Rock PA 16057

F RO M T H E V I C E P R E S I D E N T

Memoria l Day 2020

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

From your Vice President 1-2

From your Section Reps 2-6

From your Committees 2-6

Advertisements 3-8

MORAINECAMPLANDSASSOCIATION

Well, Ok…. I guess I can almost welcome the membership to the 2020 camping

season at MCA. Things sure have drastically changed in the last few months but we

seem to be weathering the storm pretty good. I would usually start here and give

you the standard welcome back, watch your speed, obey your rules etc. etc. etc.,

Instead, I would like to say that I have noticed people are kinder to each other, peo-

ple are more willing to help their neighbors in need and so on. If this is the "new

normal", then I am ready to sign up because it is what MCA should all be about. Life

is very frail we have discovered that anyone can be here today and gone tomorrow

so don't be afraid to check on your neighbors, help someone out that needs help, or

at the very least, just say hello. Looking forward to an enjoyable season provided

the Governor lifts the guidelines and first and foremost that we are all safe. Activi-

ties are up on the air at this moment and the committees are planning some things

if they are able. We have new folks running the camp store, so please drop by

(while social distancing) and say hello. Jon and the maintenance crew have com-

pleted some projects and are working on others. There are a lot of things that still

need done, but they are working hard at accomplishing what we need done. We

have a new office coordinator, Bambi and Diane is our new office employee. If you

are down that way, lift the mail slot, just kidding (remember social distancing) and

say hello. I will not have a maintenance report in this newsletter. I will update that

report on the July 4th edition after I have completed my ride around the camp and

see what still needs done.

Continued on Page 2

Many prayers to those in our Camp family that has lost a loved one

over the winter months.

MoraineCamplandsAssociat ion

F RO M A S E C T I O N R E P

Continued from page 1

Our Lake fire pit project will be completed by Memorial Day weekend (I hope, if the

weather cooperates). Only problem will be no fires if we are still under social dis-

tancing guidelines. Remember to check with the office first before starting any

building projects. We need to follow the building permit rules for any construction.

Permit violators unfortunately will be fined, so please follow those rules. You must

apply for our permit before you can get one from Brady Twp. then you must follow

their guidelines as well. It's a new world folks, I could have very easily submitted

my article by just saying "Hello, and welcome back Members", that would be

enough for me, but we do have to remind you of some things. Enjoy your camp.

Bob Villella - Vice President / G-Section Rep / Co- Liaison to Architecture, Security & Management,

Maintenance and Camp Store

Since the beginning, for decades, MCA has been fortunate in having many, many

volunteers step up to the plate and give their time, energy, and knowledge for

so many fun and fulfilling activities, hands on projects and expertise.

When you invest in your campground, you take pride in accomplishments, and it

impacts the lives of so many. It’s a connection to others, and creates a personal

bond.

Rather than just saying, “I don’t mind helping, but I don’t want to join a

Committee”, consider contacting those “hands on Activity Committees” early

and arranging a few dates in advance. It would surely help the planners who are

still carrying the tradition of causing a great experience for all, young and old!

Don’t just leave it to a few. We have so many talents here, give your time, it’s a

great way to instill values in our children, our future! Make MCA a better place.

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 cash /check

transactions that you make in the office.

F RO M S A L E S & P RO M O On a daily basis, potential buyers contact the office, or just show up to see what

MCA has to offer. They are given a current listing of Lots that are for sale that

includes price and what’s included at a glance. A key is provided in the office and

only given to S&P volunteers. The fee to be listed is $50.00 for 5 months.

Why pay vs just posting a sign on your Lot:

You don’t have to be at camp, people that drive a distance can see the inside of

your trailer that day (otherwise they may not return), volunteer members are

responsible for monitoring while it’s being viewed, and securing your property.

We are not sales agents, volunteers have no knowledge of what the condition or

value of your listing is, they just take potentials to the Lots they choose that

are primarily on the Sales List. Seeing the inside is always a plus!

The List is updated monthly/weekly, depending on additions or deletions.

Deletions are the result of a positive outcome!

Hello camp family,

My name is Laurie and I

am the chair for the

Youth Committee this

year.

We have a lot of nice

activities planned and

are eager to get things

started once restrictions

loosen up. I’m looking

forward to working with

Teens and WiFi to bring

forward activities for all

ages. We have also been

working on some backup

activities in case we have

to modify things with

restrictions. We have a

great team with the

committee’s this year.

I’m looking forward to a

great camping season!

Laurie Ann Lecocq

Youth Committee Chair


I would like to take this opportunity to welcome everyone back to the 2020 season. A bunch of work has been

done over the winter and a lot more is ongoing. Our maintenance workers and office staff have been busy! The

PA and CDC restrictions have made life difficult for everyone, but I would ask for everyone to please be patient.

The youth/teens/wifi have some great things planned. If you are available, I would ask for you to volunteer and

help a committee you're interested in. Lastly, be smart and safe. Lets have fun and make an enjoyable summer.

Any questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact me. John McFadden - A section rep / Teen, Vehicle Liaison

John McFadden - A Section Rep / Teen & Vehicle Committee Liaison

F RO M A S E C T I O N R E P

F RO M W I F I C O M M I T T E E

Sierra Seibert - D Section Rep / Publicity Committee Liaison

F RO M D S E C T I O N R E P

Welcome back MCA, this year the Teens, Youth, and WiFi have planned an awesome combined schedule of events

for all to enjoy and hoping for the County to turn Green so we can start enjoying these events. I hope everyone has

had a good and safe winter and I look forward to seeing you all. The Board has approved and WiFi is now available

for free to all campers but can only guarantee good signal strength at the a frame. We are hoping to be able to

work on it everywhere else in camp but at this time everything is very uncertain. When we are able to have our

events please consider donating to the WiFi, Teens and Youth. This will help to keep the WiFi open and pay for

some other great things our committees have planned for camp. We are still here if you have any WiFi questions,

don't hesitate to contact us via email at [email protected], call/text 724-374-4106, Facebook message me or

just stop by C-610. I am always happy to try to help!

Andi Criscella - WiFi Chair

I Hope everyone is doing well and I'm sure you are all

as anxious as I am for summer fun to begin. Opening

camp is always a task for all of us, and with everything

that is going on, I'm sure some of you may need a

helping hand. Feel free to find me at D-36 or email me

at [email protected].

As many of us have different opinions about this

Covid-19, I would like to ask everyone to please be

considerate to others. Along with the Seniors in our

campground, there are many others of all ages that

may have health issues that we are not aware of that

can easily be at risk. Hopefully soon this will pass and

we can all enjoy our camp.

As of now with the many restrictions still in place, a lot

of the scheduled committee functions are cancelled but

please know, they have been communicating and

trying to create some fun activities that can be done

within our guidelines. Just as volunteering is always

a great help, sharing any suggestions you may have

may create a fun day. If your not sure how to contact

someone, you can always leave a note at the office

and they can submit it to the committee.

And remember, Just sitting around a camp fire is

always fun and relaxing!


Please Patronize Our Advertisers Who Are Helpful In Supporting Us!


The Lake Committee, with Board approval, has been working on a community fire pit located next to the Gateside

Pavilion. Construction had started last fall with a tentative completion date of mid May depending on Covid-19

restrictions. Each community fire pit event must be sponsored by one of the MCA Committees and it is open to the

entire membership. The Committee's ask for small donations of firewood to be used during an event. The following

guidelines have been developed, Board approved and a copy of them are available at the Office. Please contact

committee liaisons for additional information regarding these guidelines for further clarification if necessary.

Firepit Guidelines:

Any use of the firepit must be committee sponsored and attended.

Sponsoring committee members must be present at all times and must appoint a member(s) to maintain the fire

and extinguish the fire. This information must be provided to security staff also.

All current and future MCA and Committee Rules and Regulations are to be observed at all times.

Parents and/or guardians are responsible for monitoring their children.

Emergency services phone numbers must be available at all committee sponsored events.

Cleanup must be completed by established quiet hours.

Ash from fire must be deposited in the approved metal ash container and dumped at the designated waste site by

10AM the following morning by sponsoring committee personnel.

Ash from fire must be deposited in the approved metal ash container and dumped at the designated waste site by

10AM the following morning by sponsoring committee personnel.

Follow established parking guidelines of one (1) golf cart deep along the road.

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F RO M E S E C T I O N R E P

Hello all, I am Keith Young one of your E-section board representatives. I hope you made it safe through the win-

ter. If you have any questions about camp feel free to contact me at my lot E-41 or on the camp page and I will try

and answer your questions and if I don’t have the answer I will do my best to get you the answer or send you to the

person that can hopefully get you the answer. I also am the liaison to the board and chairperson for the adult

lounge committee. The adult lounge committee has got the bowling machine in the lounge fixed and ready for use.

We are planning on painting the lounge this year if you have any supplies to this that you would like to donate

please contact me. Things we could use is brushes, rollers, paint pans, drop clothes. Also, we would like to replace

the cabinet around the sink and possibly the sink and fixtures if you have any you would like to donate or build a

new cabinet please contact me. Other things that are lower on the list but would like to address is the entertain-

ment cabinet it is starting to show its age and could use a replacement. And the bar could use a makeover. Any

volunteer help for materials and labor you can contact me. The adult lounge plans having Dart and pool tourna-

ments if the restrictions of covid19 are lifted the first is scheduled for memorial week sat the 23rd of may 1.00pm

at the lounge pending the restrictions being lifted. Let's all have a wonderful summer hope to see everyone in

camp this summer having fun.

Covid19 Butler County Yellow Phase

Still Restricts Gatherings of 25 or more! We must follow the guidelines issued by the Governor

and are in constant communication with the Commissioner

as to what we can open and when.

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