Counting of the ballots for the proposed amendment to the bylaws regarding sheds took place today, August 16, 2026. The proposal required participation from at least 66⅔% of the 283 lots, or 189 votes, to meet the required quorum. Unfortunately, the total number of votes cast (122) did not reach the required number. As a result, the proposed amendment did not pass, and the current shed provision in the bylaws will remain unchanged. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in this vote.

ATTENTION ALL CO-OWNERS: The CBI Accounting and Tax Service in Au Gres is closing and Annette is retiring. Pattii Beauchamp is our bookkeeper. She was the third owner. Patti has her business in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This will be a little different for all of us, but having a bookkeeper who will be in charge of our finances, billings, deposits, etc, is what we wanted and needed. I am working with Patti and her assistant Sara compiling each co-owner’s information. All payments for dues, electric bills or specific tax must be paid to Patti’s office in Sterling Heights. With this said, I have sent bills out to some of you who are not up to date with dues, electric, or specific taxes. By the end of September, Patti will be sending out bills, primarily by email and some by mail if you have made us aware that you prefer regular mail. This will begin by the last of September. Therefore. I need everyone to make sure your email is correct, your address and phone number or numbers are current. Co-owners have gotten a hold of me saying they didn’t get their electric bill or specific tax bill. Please email, text or call me if you didn’t receive your bill. Don’t wait! Contact me today if you have any questions or doubts. By the end of the month, I will be sending each and everyone a post card with the new CBI address and phone number. You can still use your credit card for paying your bills on line with the Website we have. The dues this year is $600. The last quarterly will be October 1st of $150. Many co-owners are paid up with their dues, electric, and specific taxes. The only bill you will receive is your last electric bill from Patti. Thank you, Cindy cinsue123@gmail.com or 989-430-1289

The nomination period for the 2026 Board of Directors election closed at midnight on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Following the close of nominations, the candidate confirmation process was completed. Four co-owners were nominated to serve on the Board of Directors, and two accepted their nominations. Since there are two open seats on the Board of Directors, an election will not be necessary. Please join the Election and Voting Committee in welcoming our new Board members: Craig Briggs Cindi Firmingham Craig and Cindi will officially assume their positions at the Annual Meeting of the Association on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Election and Voting Committee extends its sincere appreciation to all four nominees for their willingness to be considered for service to our Association. We also thank all of our past, present, and future Board members for the time, effort, and dedication they give in serving the best interests of the Association and all co-owners. Your willingness to serve and help guide the future of Sleepy Oaks is greatly appreciated.

The Board of Directors would like to remind all co-owners that removing, relocating or tampering with private property is strictly prohibited. The Board does not condone the unauthorized moving or handling of personal property belonging within our community. Please respect your neighbors property at all times. If you have a concern about items placed incorrectly, please contact the Board of Directors directly rather than taking action yourself. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community respectful and safe. Sincerely The Board of Directors.

Q: Is electronic voting legal for Sleepy Oaks Campground Association? A: Yes, it absolutely is. The summary: In response to co-owners concerns, we, your Board of Directors, would like to reassure you that it is. We have also had this verified by the Association’s legal counsel. A cursory Internet search leads most people to information that is outdated and conflicts with the current, and relevant, Michigan Common Law (MCL) as it pertains to electronic voting, notification and remote meetings in an organization like ours. Below you will find the MCLs that address the issue. It’s presented in a timeline of events and amendments that clearly explains that it is legal. Q. What about the bylaws and master deed? A. The MCL clearly explains that the 2014 amendment to MCL 450-2405 makes electronic voting, notification and remote meetings the legal default for an organization unless an organizations governing documents expressly prohibit it. Voting and Community: Statements like, “Why would I vote for that? That doesn’t apply to me.” and “I voted for the dredge and it didn’t pass, so why vote for this?” have been overheard around the park recently. Statements like these reflect a self-centered  attitude in our communal environment and are counter productive to our Association and its needs. Your vote always matters. We are all co-owners in this community, and we have an obligation to vote. 66 2/3% is not insurmountable if we all do our part. Of course, you have the right not to vote, but if you don’t vote, it does affect all of us. Voting is how we decide what direction Sleepy Oaks will move forward and grow in. It is how we determine where our limited finances are spent and how we know what projects or ideas reflect the wishes of the majority of our co-owners. The outcome of every vote may not go the way you desire, but your vote does affect the community we share. Moving Sleepy Oaks forward requires your participation. The Law: Timeline of Michigan Nonprofit Electronic Voting Laws: 2008 (Public Act 9 of 2008, Effective Feb 29, 2008): First introduced electronic transmission and remote communication into the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act.  Requirement: Organizations had to explicitly authorize electronic participation and voting in their Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws. 2014/2015 Modernization (Public Act 557 of 2014, Effective Jan 15, 2015): Comprehensively overhauled the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act. The Rule Flip: Flipped the default rule under MCL 450.2405 so that remote participation and electronic voting became automatically permitted by default, unless the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws explicitly prohibit or restrict it. Since Jan 15, 2015 to Present: The default rule allowing electronic voting and remote meeting participation remains the active governing standard in Michigan. Michigan Nonprofit Online Voting Laws General Statutory Framework Under the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, nonprofit organizations are legally allowed to hold online/electronic votes under the following statutory provisions: Remote Communication at Meetings (MCL 450.2405): Members or directors may participate and vote online (via video conference, teleconference, or digital meeting platform). Participating electronically legally counts as being present in person at the meeting. The organization must: ​Verify that each voter is a member or proxy holder entitled to vote. Provide a reasonable opportunity to participate and follow proceedings. Maintain a record of all electronic votes cast. Electronic Ballot Voting Without a Meeting (MCL 450.2408): Members can vote on actions (including electing directors) via electronic ballots without a meeting. Ballots must state each proposed action, offer an opt for/against, and specify a deadline. Written Consent via Electronic Transmission (MCL 450.2407): Actions can be taken without a meeting if written consent is transmitted electronically (e.g., email), subject to authorization rules.   2. Bylaws & Online Voting Rules Permitted by Default: Online voting and remote meeting participation do not need to be explicitly authorized in your bylaws. Under MCL 450.2405, electronic voting is permitted by default unless your Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws explicitly prohibit or restrict it. Older Bylaw Language: Even if older bylaws state that members must be "present in person," Michigan statutory law overrides that language to permit electronic presence unless the bylaws specifically ban digital participation. Under the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act, nonprofit organizations can hold votes online (electronically), provided they adhere to specific legal requirements: Key Statutory Rules Remote Communication at Meetings (MCL 450.2405): Unless restricted by your articles of incorporation or bylaws, the board of directors can allow members or directors to participate and vote online (via video conference, telephone, or digital meeting platform). The organization must: ​Verify that the voter is a member or proxy holder entitled to vote. Provide a reasonable opportunity for members to participate and follow the proceedings. Keep a record of all electronic votes cast. Electronic Ballot Voting Without a Meeting (MCL 450.2408): Members can vote on actions—including electing directors—via electronic ballots without a meeting. The ballot must set forth each proposed action, offer an option to vote for or against, and specify a deadline to return the ballot. Written Consent via Electronic Transmission (MCL 450.2407): Any action required or permitted at a meeting can be taken without a meeting if written consent is given electronically (e.g., email), provided it complies with the authorization rules set out in your governing documents. Note: Always review your organization's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Michigan law allows these statutes to apply unless your bylaws explicitly prohibit or restrict electronic voting.

The $36 annual (or $18 semi-annual) Specific Tax is a state-mandated fee required under Michigan's Trailer Coach Parks Act. It applies to occupied trailer coaches, RVs, and park models, and takes the place of the standard local property taxes that would otherwise apply to those units. The tax helps fund local municipalities and school districts. Under the State's interpretation of the law, "occupied" includes both permanent and temporary occupancy, so seasonal and weekend use qualifies as occupied. Michigan law establishes the Specific Tax at $3 per month for each occupied trailer coach. As the licensed trailer coach park operator, the Sleepy Oaks Campground Association is required by law to collect and remit this tax to the appropriate local taxing authorities. As a result, the Specific Tax is billed separately as a pass-through charge in addition to regular Association dues. ​The Specific Tax is required by state law and is not a fee established by the Sleepy Oaks Campground Association.