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Buck Lake Campground
Newsletter
Katie Collom, Editor
[email protected] May 2015
Board of Directors
 President: Randy Abner
 Vice President: Larry Rifenberick
 Secretary: Nancy Johnson
 Treasurer: Diane Warner
Other Board Members
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Brian Ankenman
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Dale Butts

Kevin Graden

Scott Hunter
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Ric Rasmussen
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Sue Rasmussen
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Tony Rivera

Trisha Tyo

Les Wallace
Contact us at
[email protected]
www.bucklake.org
What’s Happening Now?
The sneezing has begun, spring
has sprung and it’s camping
season again!
Time to dust off your fishing
gear and get ready for the 2015
Memorial weekend fishing
derby.
You think you’ve got what it
takes to catch that big fish?
You know the one I’m talking
about! That special tagged fish
that’ll win you $20 and a t-shirt.
This only happens during the
derby so come show us what
you’ve got!
Tickets go on sale at 9am at the
lake on Saturday, May 23rd.
Derby begins at 10am and ends
at 12pm. Ticket prices are
$1.00 for ages 0-6, $3.00 for
ages 7—13, and $5.00 for all
you older kids (14 and up).
B. O. D. Corner
Next Board Meeting is scheduled
for June 13, 2015 at Buck Lake.
The meeting is opened to all
members.
Duncan and his winning ticket.
Website has great new features.
You have something to sell or
something you need? Check out
the forum. Great opportunity for
Your ticket purchases will
automatically enter you into
the fish net drawing.
Additional tickets may be
purchased for $1.00 each
up until the potluck on
Sunday.
Reminder, Buck Lake Way
will be closed from 9:30 am
Fishing Derby 2014
to 12:30 pm during the
derby.
Read further for more details
about the weekend events.
The proposed Tacoma Narrows
toll rates will increase $.50
effective July 1st, 2015.
families for the sacrifices
they’ve made to give us our
freedoms.
Memorial day is the day to
honor the men and women who
have died while serving our
country. We want to thank all
our military personnel and their
you to reach out to interested
parties. Also, your BOD contact
information, forms, maps and
past newsletters are all on the
website www.bucklake.org .
Watch for website upgrades to
include PayPal options for
dues.
Newsletters are always looking
for a way to save a buck. We can
all do our part in lower printing
and mailing costs simply by
requesting yours to be emailed.
Please contact
[email protected] to
request your newsletter copy by
email. Also, a copy is published
on the website
www.bucklake.org
Thank you!
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Buck Lake Campground Newsletter
2015 Improvement Parties
Larry and Tracie at Buck Lake improvement
party.
What’s going on around the
lake?? Plans are in place to
install a 3rd bathroom and the
water pump has been elevated
to eliminate sand getting into
the water.
April 11th, Buck Lake hosted
the first improvement party.
The items on the list for
improvement were installing the
water lines in the D section,
installation of a new ice
machine, cleaning up pole
building and kitchen area and
cleaning gutters on buildings.
Thank you to everyone who
came and helped with the
installations, clean up and
repairs.
It takes everyone pitching in to
keep Buck Lake beautiful.
Please plan on joining one of
the several improvement
parties planned for this year.
There are several improvement
parties planned for 2015. If
you are unable to join us on
June 13th, please plan on
coming to either the August 8th
or the September 12th party.
Lunch will be provided.
Next party is scheduled for June
13th at noon. Bring your
friends and family to make it a
fun event for all. There are
things even the little ones can
do.
Safety Rules to Remember!
All laws apply
including no
drinking for
those under 21.
Quiet time is
from 10:00 pm to
7:00 am
You are responsible for your
guests. Remind them of the
campground rules which can be
found at www.bucklake.org.
Life vests are required to be
worn by persons 12 & under.
All others must have a life vest
on the boat for each occupant.
Buck Lake is not responsible for
providing life vests.
Remember to have a shovel
and 5 gallon bucket of water at
your fire. Fire rings must be
inspected each year before you
use it.
spillway or discard in lake. Obey
WA state laws.
For emergency purpose, please
sign in and sign out at the front
entrance when you arrive and
leave.
Do not wash your dishes in the
bathroom sinks and no parking
in roads, next to lake or in other
campsites without permission.
All dogs must be on a leash at
all times and clean up after
them.
No playing on the tire retaining
wall or the hillside by the lake.
Lets make it last.
Fish limit is 5 per person per
day. Do not clean out fish by
Finally, you are responsible for
your children at all times.
Memorial Weekend Events
Kids playing on the new dock.
Ms. Mari Rivera with her first fish of the
season.
This is what is going on for the
weekend: *Times and events
may change. Please check the
board for the most updated
information.
Potluck Sunday starting at 5:30
pm. Hamburger and hot dogs
are provided. Please bring your
favorite dish to share with
everyone. Don’t forget your
plates and silverware.
We will be announcing the
winners of the fishing derby and
fish net drawing at the potluck,
so don’t miss out on great food
and fun times with your Buck
Lake family and friends.
Horseshoes and Corn Hole
competition and kids events will
be posted on the board. Check
for exact times and locations.
As always, there is Frisbee golf,
human horse races and other
fun events for everyone to
enjoy.
Fishing is closed until 10 am
the day of the fishing derby.
This allows the fish to acclimate
to the lake which helps them
last through the season.
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Planning a Private Function?
Are you planning a private function? Here are some reminders:
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clear and concise and readable from a distance. There
is a bulletin board at the
sign in box for posting your
first sign and a notice may
be posted on the gate as
well.
When hosting a function,
make sure the member
name is known by the
guests.
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If the member can’t be
present before guests arrive, they should make
arrangements for someone
in their party to place signs
with site and direction information.
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The signage should be
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guests know to sign in and
out, as well as, keep roadways clear for emergency
access.
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Even for private functions,
quiet time is still in effect
and will be enforced.
Members are responsible
for their guests even if they
are not present upon arrival. Please direct your
guests to www.bucklake.org
to read the bylaws which
include the rules.
Nancy, Bella and Cari enjoying the fishing
derby.
For safety, make sure your
Special Events….
Congratulations to Ross
Rifenberick and Jennell Carlson
for celebrating their wedding
June 27th at Buck Lake.
4th of July is on a Saturday this
year. Buck Lake fireworks
display will begin at dusk.
Check the website and
Facebook for more details
about the weekend.
legs out at Buck Lake.
Buck Lake Caretakers Ice
Bucket challenge raised $235
and Buck Lake matched funds
for ALS.
We have had a couple of
divorces and new hook ups that
happened at Buck Lake. Just
checking to see who is actually
reading this..
Let us know what special event
has happened or are planning
for Buck Lake.
Tell us about your first
experience at Buck Lake, share
your most memorable events,
or post your upcoming events
you’d like to share.
Caretakers Ice Bucket Challenge.
Nola Armstrong walked her first
steps and is waiting to try her
Interesting Facts of Buck Lake and Memorial Day
Here are some interesting facts
for you:
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Labor day weekend 2014
we had we had 156
campers, 4th of July we
had 271, and Memorial
day weekend we had 300
campers
Fish added to the lake this
season are 138lbs of 1—3
lbs. fish, 385 fish that are
9” - 11” and 323 fish
11” - 14”
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Memorial day was known
as Decoration day and
originated in the years
following the Civil War.
In 1966, Waterloo NY was
established as the
birthplace of Memorial day
which was celebrated for
the first time on May 5,
1866
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Officially established in
October 1970, and just
learned Buck Lake got it’s
name for what the lake
looks like from the sky
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How many different
generations are members
at Buck Lake? Wallace,
Ankenman, Hunter,
Rasmussen, Rifenberick,
Blunck and who else?
“The Civil War
claimed more lives
than any conflict in
US history, requiring
the establishment of
the country’s first
national cemeteries”
US History Channel
Buck Lake Campgrounds
Update Your Contact Information!
The members list is very important to keep updated.
Caretakers use this list to contact you if damages have
Katie Collom, Editor
[email protected]
occurred to your site or if access to your site has been
limited.
641 E. Phillips Lake Loop Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
Reminder, caretakers are not responsible for maintaining the
upkeep of your individual sites. This would include mowing,
trimming, removal of water pockets or snow from hanging
Phone: 360-432-8476
www.bucklake.org
E-mail: [email protected]
tarps and covers, removal of fallen trees or branches etc.
Noise Violation Reminders:
Making memories, for now and a
lifetime.
We’re on the Web!
www.Bucklake.org
All member(s) and guest(s) need to be considerate of others
when undertaking activities that may be noisy or may
inconvenience others between the hours of 10:00pm and
7:00am.
Members and their guests who receive two $100 fines during
the year will not be allowed back to Buck Lake for the next 12
calendar months from the date of the second incident. Board
members who receive two $100 fines will immediately
relinquish their place on the board, will not be eligible to run
for the board the following year, and must pay normal dues for
the current year. Check your bathroom stalls for further
details.
Membership Availability & Medical Equipment Guidelines
Memberships to purchase
available sites are limited
and going fast. Please
contact one of your board
members to inquire about
locations currently
available or coming up for
sale.
Check out the website for
the Buck Lake site map
and BOD contact
information.
However, if you are in
need of an outlet, tags
are required to keep from
being unplugged over
night.
Please see caretaker to
declare your medical
condition and receive
a numbered tag for
use of Buck Lake’s
outlets.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT:
It’s recommended you use
a battery pack since
outlets are limited.
Buck Lake