Cinosam Club

The fence is painted and it looks great.  It was a several-day effort but well worth it and I think we also had a good time visiting with our Cinosam friends and neighbors.  Thank you to all of the volunteers for donating your time to this community effort:

The story of the eagle is a heartfelt and personal one to Cinosam residents Maria Fedorczuk-Vescio and Phil Johnson.  The damage and loss of trees and wildlife habitat from the July 2015 storm was devastating.  One such lost tree on Cinosam’s Lot 3 was home to a majestic eagle.

Maria, a neighbor of the eagle, looked at the downed tree, and the eagle now circling overhead, and had an idea.  She approached Phil regarding some kind of monument made from the beautiful 80+ year-old tree.  Phil and Maria contacted local carver Ben Semler and together with direction from Boots Johnson, they developed the concept of a winged eagle on top of the original pine.  Standing at the top of the hill overlooking the Cinosam beach, the carving is truly inspirational and a symbol of our resilience and ability to overcome obstacles.  The eagle has found another nearby home and we are left with our Cinosam Eagle.

The Cinosam Eagle has been entirely funded by donations from Cinosam members.  Maria Fedorczuk-Vescio and Tim Vescio have been coordinating contributions and names for a commemorative plaque to be placed near the eagle.  The following contributor names will be listed on the plaque as shown below.  If you would like to make changes to the list or if you would like to contribute, please contact Maria or Tim.  Thank you to Maria, Phil, Boots, Ben and all of the contributors for making this tribute possible.

1. Phil J. Johnson
2. Maria Fedorczuk-Vescio
3. Tim Vescio
4. Gary & Barb Zurn
5. Stephen Imholte
6. Rachael Scherer
7. John & Patty Klauck
8. Boots Johnson
9. The Holloways
10. The Andersons
11. The Thompsons
12. Diane & Richard Dillman
13. The Asingers
14. Pat & Dale Teeuwen
15. The Bodes
16. The Schwens
17. Mark & Ginny McDonald
18. Kathy & Bruce Becker
19. The Pepins
20. The Nesbitt Family
21. Michael & Rebecca Maddox
22. Sue & Roger Johnson
23. Fred & Nancy Paine
24. Tom & Kay Menzel
25. Paul & Lisa Slack
26. Ed & Sherry Koehler
27. Diane E. Williams
28. Ron & Elaine McKitterick
29. The Leas Family
30. Chan Krause
31. The Carroll Family
32. Joey Halvorson
33. The Whitehead Family
34. Steve & Tara Bradeson
35. Marcia Vonderharr
36. The Cottrells
37. Dick & Elaine Peterson
38. Tom & Amy Schreier
39. Gary & Sally Schatzlein
40. Mike & Heidi Chapman
41. The Muehlbauers
42. Gary & Sue Redburg
43. Dr. & Mrs. Leendert Kersten
44. John & Norma Ness
45. Kelly & Deb Spratt
46. Ken & Marilyn Kunze
47. Charles & Patricia McCleary
48. Verna Thompson

A historical picture of the Round Lake property off of 371 at the end of Cinosam road.  Submitted by Kathy Becker.

Look through those old (and new) pictures and let us know if you have any you would like to share with your Cinosam neighbors.

Great turn-out of volunteers on Saturday to paint the park fence.  Looks like work AND maybe some fun too! Thank you to all of the volunteers and thanks for the great photos, Joey.

Volunteering is a Cinosam tradition and it keeps our dues low.  There are both physical and administrative needs.  Many things need upkeep.  Help out friends and neighbors and work with them to better our special neighborhood.

Please choose an item; contact a board member if you need special supplies.   They may be available.  If you have questions just ask.  If nothing is needed, proceed with the job.

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Join your friends and neighbors for a bonfire, beer and brats to celebrate Oktoberfest and a great end to the 2016 summer.  Gather at 4:00 in the park.  BYOB and a dish to share.  Hope for good weather and a great turn-out!

The Cinosam Eagle was created from a large white pine lost in the 2015 storm and now stands as a reminder of our strength and resilience.  Eagles have been seen swooping down to get a closer look at the lifelike carving.  The cost of the Eagle was covered entirely by donations.  A plaque will be added listing the contributors.  The names currently listed include……list names.

If you have contributed and are not on the list, please contact Tim Vescio  timvescio@hotmail.com

Mission Statement

To explore, evaluate and implement park and property improvements for the health, welfare and safety of the Cinosam general membership.  Improvements will focus on increased club membership, improve social and neighborhood involvement, and ensure property valuation for the club and also the individual member’s real property.

General Membership Initial Involvement Request

The Cinosam Board of Directors approved the formation of a Long Range Planning Committee at the 2015 Annual Meeting.  Initial discussions as a small committee have been directed toward bringing together ideas for park improvements and to gain some insight from Cinosam membership. Continue reading →

Looks like a sign that the storms and devastation are over!

2017 Membership Dues of $100 and Boat Slip fees of $500 need to be paid to the Cinosam Club within the first 30 days of 2017.

Submit your payments to:  Cinosam Club P.O. Box 2851 Baxter, MN 56425

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