In our report at the Annual Meeting in August, we were just short of our goal to break ground by $7,600. Since then, between our fundraising efforts and your generous donations, we have surpassed that goal. The building fund accounts now total $109,500.

We figured that with inflation and the every rising cost of materials, it would take at least $100K to get a facility that is enclosed and with basic services. However, to get it finished and furnished as well as a little landscaping it will take additional funds and a little hard work. So please continue to donate so that we can bring the Community Center project of 17 years to a successful completion. Just fill out a donation form today and send it along with your donation to the address on the form or you can drop it off at the Maintenance Office.

We are hoping to begin soon with the building site preparation. There is a lot of excavating and fill dirt to be moved before the foundation can be done. We have been working with our resident architect to tweak the floor plans so that we will have an accurate materials list to request bids from the surrounding area. We have also met with the Poweshiek County Sanitarian and contractors to discuss and design a septic system that will be needed for the expected use of the Community Center.

We have individuals that have volunteered their services for the septic, leveling and packing of fill dirt, plumbing and electrical. This is really appreciated as this will certainly help to keep our costs down. As we progress along in the building of the Community Center, we will most likely need additional volunteers. If you are interested or know of someone who might be, you may sign up at the Maintenance Office or contact any committee member.

We will continue fund raising efforts by holding the Annual Bake Sale and Pancake Breakfast as well as selling Holiday Lake Apparel ‘N More.

Annual Bake Sale on May 26th - We will start the Annual Bake Sale at 8 a.m. and plan to go until 2 p.m. or until everything is gone. If you are interested in providing baked items or working the day of the sale, please call the Maintenance Office. We will be calling for bakers beginning in May.

Pancake Breakfast on September 2nd - We will hold our 5th Annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. This will once again be a free will donation. Look for more details as the Labor Day weekend approaches.

Holiday Lake Apparel ‘N More - Is available year round at the Maintenance Office during regular business hours or look for the mobile shop at our events and during holidays. We are inquiring about doing a special design for the Holiday Lake 40th Anniversary. If you’re looking for a specific size or color and we don’t have it, we would be happy to take your pre-paid order. Call Kim at 641-522-6082 if you have questions.

THANK YOU to everyone who has helped with the fundraising efforts. We look forward to seeing everyone back this spring.

The Holiday Lake Community Center Building Committee

Pat Link	Treasurer/Cochairman	Kim Pendarvis	Secretary/cochairman
Keith Allison		Steve Link
Dave Gibbs		Herb Richards
John and Joan Kupka		Jamie Malloy