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Summer is upon us!

GENERAL REMINDERS

• We love to see you and your family enjoying your time at the resorts! Send us an email with a photo of you and your family enjoying the resort and you could be in the next Newsletter!
• Don't forget to join in on the Meet the Manager get together at your resort - Saturday Mornings! Check with your resort for meeting times.

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ROSCOE MEMBER REFERRALS - SHARE TO GET REWARDS!

Members! Refer a friend for a visit and VIP tour and if they become part of the TRA family you'll receive awesome gift cards or cash, FREE cabin getaway or condominium vacation certificates! PLUS, come to our Member Referral dinners and enter to WIN quarterly Grand Prizes!

Your Friends! They'll STAY & PLAY at their choice of Travel Resorts of America's properties! They'll get 3 Days and 2 Nights FREE camping on a premium campsite; plus, FREE firewood and FREE campfire S'mores kit!

Contact the resort of Your Choice for more information or to set up your friends stay and let the fun begin!

Call toll free 1-800-370-1645 and enter the appropriate extension below, or Email Us.

Wally World Riverside Resort: ext 1803

Rocky Fork Ranch Resort: ext 1216

Sycamore Lodge: ext 1512

Gettysburg Battlefield Resort: ext 1714

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RECIPES & CRAFTS

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP SANDWICH COOKIES

You'll Need

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
• 1-1/3 cups (8-oz. pkg.) REESE'S Minis Peanut Butter Cups
• 18 REESE'S Snack Size Peanut Butter Cups

Cooking Instructions:

1. Beat butter, shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar until well blended. Add egg; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; blend into butter mixture. Stir in oats and chopped nuts, if desired. Stir in mini peanut butter cups. Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight.
2. Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost set. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
4. Remove wrappers from snack size peanut butter cups. For each sandwich cookie, place one peanut butter cup on flat side of cookie; place on paper towel. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 10 to 15 seconds; gently press second cookie on peanut butter cup. Wait several minutes for peanut butter cup to soften and adhere to second cookie. Eat immediately or allow chocolate to set before storing cookies. About 18 sandwich cookies.

Source: http://www.hersheys.com/reeses/recipes-and-ideas/recipes/detail.aspx?id=8823&name=REESE%27S+Peanut+Butter+Cup+Sandwich+Cookies#share_modal

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PERSONALIZED BACK TO SCHOOL NOTEBOOKS

Customize plain notebooks with collaged covers tailored to each recipient. Brown paper bags make sturdy covers, and they're free! If you have guests, make sure there are enough scissors to go around.

You'll Need

• brown paper bags
• scrapbooking paper and colored card stock
• glue dots
• pencil
• blank notebooks (such as composition books)
• glue stick
• scissors

Instructions

1. Trace a notebook onto a paper bag. Cut out the shape and use a glue stick to adhere it to the front of the notebook.
2. Cut shapes from the decorative papers and arrange them on the notebook, adhering them with a glue stick or glue dots.

Tips:

THE 3-D VERSION: To add dimension to your collage, bend up the edges of your shapes before gluing them to the cover. Use this method to create a flower with pop: glue petaled circles in a stack from largest to smallest.

MONOGRAM: Top your cover with simple cutouts of your recipient's initials.

Source: http://familyfun.go.com/back-to-school/back-to-school-crafts/school-supplies/personalized-notebooks-1027164/

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GREETINGS FROM GETTYSBURG RESORT

FROM RICHARD KELLERMAN, Resort Manager

Hello All,

Richard here with some quick updates, first it is HOT outside and I am glad that I need to be inside to write an article as to 'what is happening'. It may not appear that too much is going on right at the moment, as we have been busy the last few weeks as to hosting the big old 4th of July and immediately following the massive Bike Week; however, that does not mean we are not doing anything nor have we stopped.

RESORT NEWS

Currently we are installing a brand new 'Beach' type volleyball court. It is very similar to the one in North Carolina. In fact, we are using the same specs.

Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc.

Newcomer, Darryl Williams, started his first day on the 4th of July as our Maintenance Team Lead. In just the few short weeks of his arrival he has been working hands-on with just about everything, and even generated a few ideas for even more improvements at the resort. His list keeps growing and he is eager to achieve.

ACTIVITIES

Hello from Activities! We are continuing to have a great time, in spite of the heat of the last few weeks. We have purchased several laser tag guns and the children are having a lot of fun using them at the re-enactment grounds. There are a lot more fun events coming over the next month, so please be sure to come out and take part. We do this for YOU!

July Happenings!

July 7; July 4th Celebration
During the 'Kids in the Kitchen' activity we made Star Spangled Parfaits and they were very refreshing on that hot afternoon. This was also our maiden voyage with our new laser tag guns. Our annual carnival was enjoyed by many, again in spite of the rising mercury.

July 14; Bike Week
Bikes, Bikes everywhere! Gettysburg hosted over 30,000 motorcycles this weekend. Our guests were able to enjoy the Parade of Chrome at the front of the resort and saw a variety of motorcycles that were in the area. We held another horseshoe tournament and they seem to be taking off. Join us for the next one!

July 21; Casino Royale
Our first Casino Royale weekend was a one member put it...'a blast'! We made crafts, launched balloons - and we even had one participant's tag returned the same day! We rounded out the night with our casino royal! There was a scrumptious buffet of goodies and plenty of games that included: Texas hold'em, craps, blackjack, roulette, money wheel and slot machines. Everyone was having a great time - especially those rowdy craps players! Hope to see more of you at this event next year!

July 28; In the Heat of Summer
Our pool games and waterslide were a big hit. We had an inflatable parade around the pool and a lot of water fun! Plus our Flea Market was a success!

August Happenings!

August 4; Barnyard Weekend
Join us for some good ‘ole homegrown fun. Green Meadows Farm will have some critters on hand for you to enjoy, plus lots of games and activities. We will also be having a dinner social that evening...create your own foil packets. Packet options include: chicken, potatoes, corn on the cob etc. It is gonna be a hoot!

August 11; Hawaiian Luau
It is one of our favorites; our annual pig roast! There will be lots of games to enjoy and a special event that the children will be putting together for the dinner. Also this year we have added as the entertainment an island fusion band to give us that tropical mood!

August 18; NFL Warm Up
Are you ready for some football? We are! Join us for some football themed games. Also, dress up in your favorite team's gear for the Ultimate Football Fan Contest.

August 25; Chili Cook Off
Enter your favorite rendition of this dish - it may be the ultimate winner. Bring enough to serve a minimum of 10 people, as this will be a social. Be sure to bring your recipe for your fans to share! And then test yourself in the pepper eating contest!

If you have any ideas or would like to help with upcoming activities, please let Joy know via email at gbractivities@travelresorts.com.

» See the Full list of Gettysburg Battlefield Resort Activities

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GREETINGS FROM SYCAMORE LODGE

FROM MICHAEL TREMBLAY, Resort Manager

We had another excellent month at Sycamore. Our Fourth of July holiday celebration freedom weekends were fun-filled and all of our guests had a wonderful time. Our annual vacation bible school week was also well attended. Pastor Gene did an outstanding job once again with the kids and the week culminated with a Hot Dog cook-out on the last day. We finished our pool ramp and also finished the landscaping in front of the pool. We are heading into August (dog days of summer) where we are beginning our planning/ recruiting for our annual Haunted Forest weekends in late October. Everyone might not be aware that the Haunted Forest weekend events here at Sycamore are very special events that require a great deal of preparation and numerous volunteers to stage. So we start the process of planning and recruiting in mid-August to prepare for the big event. Anyone that wants to volunteer may do so by contacting our Recreation Director Jenny Massey at Jmassey@travelresorts.com. We look forward to having another outstanding month in August and meeting all of our regular guests along with our newest ones

RESORT NEWS

Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc.

• The pool ramp along with the landscaping in front of the pool was completed. We look to install the ADA approved Pool lift by the end of the season.
• There are still projects that remain to be done to the pool house and we plan on finishing them in the off-season.

Operations News

The call center was implemented and now offers our guests the opportunity to book a reservation with one of our customer service agents between the hours of 9:00am to 9:00pm seven days a week.

Upcoming Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc

In the past the tour check-ins were being processed in our general store/registration area. In the coming months there are plans to move all of the tour check-ins at a new proposed sales annex/welcome center that is being planned now. This should relieve at lot of congestion at the general store and also provide a better location to accommodate our tours. I will post updates as to the progress in the upcoming newsletters.

ACTIVITIES

Hello everyone. Another great month has gone by that was filled with great activities and entertainment. Make sure you check our Facebook page for the details of upcoming events. If you haven't done so already add me as your friend so that I can send reminders for all the great fun at the Lodge. The big Haunted Forest event is coming up before you know it! If you would like to volunteer for this fun event please let me know ASAP. This year we are planning to make even bigger and better than before! The Q-98 station will be joining us for the event! Make sure that you don't miss out! As always, if you have any questions or suggestions please don't hesitate to ask me. Jenny!

July Happenings!

June 25- July 1; American Pride
The 4th is so big, we do it twice! We had a breakfast social, candy parade, Zoo trip, and horseshoe tournament, shag dancing lesson, craft, corn-hole game, and cup cake decorating. Special Occasion Band joined us for the evening entertainment.

July 2-8; Celebrate Freedom
Our vacation bible school week hosted lots of kids eager to learn from Pastor Gene. Thank you for all the volunteers that made this event successful. We had a very busy week with activities; one after another! Vacation bible school, kids sports activities, flag ceremony, book club, bake club, ping pong, slip and slide, craft, s'mores, appetizer social, drive in movie, horseshoe tournament, watermelon social, RV prevention, and corn hole game. What a fun time! We had entertainment with DJ Rocky, Tim Hair, Saddle Creek Band and Fireman DJ Ronnie.

July 9-15; Retro Weekend
This was such a fun week! We filled it full with the adult breakfast get-together, wacky Wednesday bowling, kick ball game, slip and slide, tie dye, dance contest, and we even enjoyed a hay ride. DJ Big Bopper joined us for the evening's entertainment.

July 16-22; Santa in July
The Jolly One made a semi-annual trip to remind us to be nice, not naughty! We hosted our adult breakfast get-together, wacky Wednesday bowling, kick-ball game, ping pong, slip and slide, appetizer social, Sycamore Drive In, flea market, Chinese auction, sumo wrestling, candy parade, making Christmas tree, and water volleyball. DJ joined us for the evening event.

Decorating the Christmas Tree
Santa's visit with the children	Sumo Wrestling

July 23-29; Camping Olympics
We carried the torch and showed off our best camping techniques! Fire building contest, hot dog eating contest, blind fold bike race and more. All the participants had a great time and everyone was a winner.

Hotdog eating contest	Sack Races
Tug of War	Cart Races

August Happenings!

July 30- August 5; Mardi Gras
We love a good parade! The biggest, most colorful one is Mardi Gras. Join us for the big easy themed events: cupcake social, costume contest and more.

August 6- 12; Chocolate Lovers Week
Get ready to indulge with chocolate! Take part in the famous chocolate slip and slide, chocolate eating contest, and more!

August 13-19; Pet Lovers
K-2 will be joining us for the dog show, pet talent show and pageant, and adopted pet. Tim hair will be our evening entertainment.

August 20-26; Paradise Island
Join us for a week in paradise. Our themed week includes a treasure hunt, luau party, big daddy splash, and the famous volcano of fruit!

You can also email Jenny @ jmassey@travelresorts.com to sign up for the events. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/SycamoreLodge to keep up with the upcoming events and feedback.

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GREETINGS FROM WALLY WORLD RESORT

FROM ROD JONES, Resort Manager

Hello again everyone! We are certainly breaking records this season and not just the temperature. There has been an amazing turn out this year and even with the heat everyone is having a great time! We are busy, busy, and loving every minute of it. We have been working on projects and making tweaks and adjustments as we continue to grow. We are definitely becoming The Mohican camping destination and I'm glad you're along for the ride.

Safe travels and see you soon!

Rod

RESORT NEWS

Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc.

• Refurbished Hay Ride
• New and exciting activities

Operations News

Children under 12 are not allowed to be in the hot tub without a parent in the water with them.

Remember that the sites surrounding yours may be empty now but it's more than likely to be filled before you leave, so please park your extra vehicles in overflow parking areas.

Thank You!

Upcoming Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc.

• Continued site definition along river and other sites coming soon.
• Landscape changes to entrance continue.
• Playground renovation continues.

ACTIVITIES

Hello from Activities! This month has flown by with all the fun things we have done! It's wonderful seeing all the smiling faces during our activities!

July Happenings!

July 7; Wally's Wacky Weekend
We had the Wood Brother's band on Wednesday. Despite the heat, it was a great show before the local fireworks display. Friday we enjoyed the chocolate slip & slide. And Saturday we had a blast with the blind folded golf cart racing!

Blindfolded Golf Cart Races

July 14; Luau Weekend
The kids had a wonderful time at the Pool with Water Limbo and an even better time at the Luau with the DJ, Limbo, Hula Contest, and Snow Cones.

July 21; Wally's Red Carpet
Tie Dying, Fashion Show, T-Shirt Bags, and Duct Tape Wallets are just a few of the great activities planned for the Red Carpet. Louis Renshaw will be here on Saturday for a Kenny Rogers Tribute Concert!

July 28; Camping Olympics
Opening ceremonies ride, along with a day of camping Olympics were on the schedule for the Olympics but we couldn't end the weekend without awarding medals! There were special categories for everyone.

August Happenings!

August 4; Wet n' Wild
Wet Wagon Ride-- no one can climb aboard without a water gun! Parents: get ready to get a little wet! But no worries, you can get the kids too! Along with the wagon ride we will enjoy many other western activities with a splash of water. Mike Baker will be performing Saturday evening.

August 11; Outer Space
Bottle Rockets will help us get where we are going! Build a model rocket, watch the Period's meteor shower and dress up like your favorite space character this weekend!

August 18; Last Blast of Summer
Kids will enjoy all of their favorites one last time before they head back to the books. Does your child have a favorite activity or craft they would like to do? Let us know! Join us for reptiles, balloons and more of kid's favorites!

August 25; Golden Days
Bringing back the Golden years with a sock hop! Join us for a blast from the past!

If you would like to volunteer for any activities, need more information, or have any comments or suggestions for activities and events, please contact our Recreation Director Megan Yoak at myoak@travelresorts.com or just drop by her office.

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GREETINGS FROM ROCKY FORK RANCH RESORT

FROM MARK SHAMBAUGH, Resort Manager

Howdy from Rocky Fork Ranch: We certainly started out this 4th of July with a BIG BANG! As those of you who were here know we had 70-80 mile per hour winds and lost all our power for several days. The Maintenance and Utilities staff worked after dark to clear roadways, relocate some campers and provide flashlights and candles for what suddenly became a "primitive" camping weekend. The next day the staff used generators to restore water supply and sewer services and maintain some of the refrigeration. Of course much of Ohio was hit with high winds and 100's of thousands lost their electricity so, some folks stayed and weathered out the storm right here at Rocky Fork Ranch. Several campers chipped in and gave a hand by raking up debris and we certainly want to thank them for their help. As the power came back on and the massive cleanup continued through the week, activities were restored and we enjoyed a much better “after the 4th of July” weekend and an even larger turn out this past weekend. We are completely recovered from the storm so, we encourage folks to come on out for some Summer Fun. You may want to take advantage of the free camping or the Cabin Special (3 nights for the price on 2) which runs thru August 30. We look forward to seeing and serving you.

RESORT NEWS

Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc.

• We are in the process of renovating and upgrading several campsites in the "C" section. You are really going to like what Joe Bradley's Special Project Crew is doing to these sites. They will be wider, longer, and easier to get into and all the utilities will be right where they need to be. One of these sites will become a "Super Site" with the colored and stamped concrete pad, patio area and furnishings.
• The painting contractor has completed the gas fort, a park model, several decks and picnic tables and the back side of the Clubhouse. We will continue with more cabins and the Western Town at the Arena as we freshen and brighten up the Resort.
• Watch for the progress being made as we begin raising the tree canopy on campsites, roads and other corridors throughout the park
• Watch out for Grazing Goats! We are farming out the animal farm goats to help with some Creek Corridor maintenance. It will be interesting to see what they don't eat!! Photos coming soon!
• Our front desk will soon be getting connected to the TRA reservations program. In this new program the membership data is more accessible and automated. These features will speed up both reservations and check in procedures just by making the membership data more readily available.

Operations News

The Campground Designer visited this past week to review his plans, gather some more mapping data and share concepts with Ron Williams, Ben Carr, and myself. We are looking forward to this updated vision for Rocky Fork Ranch Resort.

A special thanks to Ben Carr, TRA and Jack Matisko, RFR for sprucing up the Flag pole area at Rocky Fork Ranch Resort entrance. Note the two new Ohio flags, mulch and stone walk way.

ACTIVITIES

Hello from Activities! The activities department has been moving right along in this July heat. All activities must go on and that is just what we did by incorporating as much water activities as we could and setting up in cooler spaces. Everyone still had a lot of fun!

July Happenings!

July 7; Independence Day
We had an outstanding Block Party with the band ‘Changes' and stump Hill Farm brought their animals for us to enjoy. We also had water games set up for all the kids and their families, plus the with the potluck picnic everyone had plenty to eat!

Face painting fun!	Watermelon Contest!

July 14; All Holiday Weekend
This is one of my favorite weekends. The activities department squeezes almost every holiday into one day and everyone gets to spend the holiday here. We had breakfast with Santa.

July 21; Hodge Podge Weekend
This weekend was filled with a little bit of every kind of fun! We had Dog training class with dog trainer Randy Howard, casino night & kid's adventure, resort yard sales, teen hang out, early bird stroll, open nature cabin, canoe trip, archery, and a youth BB bun competition.

Casino night games	It looks like everyone was a winner that night!
Dog Trainer Randy Howard	Sitting in on the dog training class

July 28; Recreation Day
This is one of our most popular weekends here at Rocky Fork. Our annual recreation day open house had plenty of fun for everyone with a bounce house, face painting, kid's games, door prizes and more! We had a great turn out at the Car, Truck, and Bike Show, Youth Rodeo, Trap Shoot, and PowWow too. Plus there was archery, hikes, open nature cabin and so much more. We had a great time!

Let's make a deal!	Enjoying lunch under the big-top!
Cornhole Tournament underway!	Even a little bit of rain couldn't put a damper on our games!

August Happenings!

August 4- Big Foot Weekend
Head out in search of Big Foot at our scavenger hunt, Big Foot games, Big Foot coloring contest, Big Foot nature hike! Plus join us in the teen hang out, early bird stroll, open nature cabin, canoe trip, archery, night hike, SFRC 20 yr. anniversary celebration (Shoot Club member only event), and the annual Chapel women's retreat.

August 11- Dog Fun Show
Bring your furry friends to strut their stuff this weekend! There will be a dog fashion show and a contest for best/worst trick, owner and pet look alike, best/worst behaved, and biggest/smallest. Then join us for dog training class with dog trainer Randy Howard. Plus there are plenty more activities including teen hang-out, open nature cabin, archery, outdoor cooking, youth rodeo, and the trap shoot.

August 18-Nature Weekend
Enjoy time spent in nature this weekend with early bird drive, open nature cabin, canoe trip, archery, night hike, and aspirin shoot. There's also adult water aerobics, kid's fun with food, kid's and adult games, and the teen hang-out this weekend.

August 25- Redneck Family Olympics
Bring out your inner hillbilly this weekend! We have a mud eating contest, bacon grab, redneck golf, hubcap hurl, best redneck art, adult spouse call, and a kid's pig call for you to show off your skills! Plus check out the star gaze, teen hang-out, early bird drive, open nature cabin, canoe trip, archery, youth rodeo, and trap shoot.

If you would like to volunteer for any activities, need more information or have any comments or suggestions for activities and events, please contact our Recreation Director Sandy Dinkins at rfactivities@travelresorts.com or call (740) 498-4614.

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GREETINGS FROM PYMATUNING ADVENTURE RESORT

My how the time flies!!! I cannot believe that July has arrived and it will be soon be August. I have enjoyed meeting so many members and hearing your stories. Please keep them coming and please look me up when you visit the resort. June was the first month that we finally began to see a lot of children and families using the resort. The waterslide area was opened for Memorial Day, we had almost all of the campsites filled, and then Father's Day was a big success.

Resort News

Can you believe it? August already... Your Pymatuning Adventure Resort has exploded with campers this year. Almost all weekends from Father's Day through July were extremely busy. The unusual dry weather has been great for campers and the sunshine has made camping very enjoyable. The pools have been open daily until 10 pm and they seem to be the highlight area for the resort.

The HOT weather was almost unbearable during the 4th of July weekends and week. For all of you that were here before, during, or after 4th of July, thank you for your understanding and patience. We had 2 power failures that occurred and have been resolved. The entire Lake area was affected by the heat and large crowds of tourists. There were several power outages in the immediate area including our resort. You'll be happy to know that Ohio Edison has added 2 larger transformer fuses coming into our resort that will eliminate future power problems. In addition, on Saturday, July 7th, we experienced a major power failure during the 103 degree heat which put 50 campers out of electricity for the remainder of their stay. A transformer burned up and it was 2 days later on Monday morning before we could replace it. Thankfully, we had several campsites available for campers that wanted to stay and they were able to move. Many campers used their generators and many campers did without. Both power failures have been repaired and for the future should be in good shape for extreme use. We have also contacted Ohio Edison for engineering help to determine if there are additional electrical changes required to update our system.

You know that August is the month that most school-age people go back to school. Labor Day will be our last weekend that the waterslide will be opened for this year. From August 13th through September 3rd, we will reduce the slide operation during the weekdays as our use slows down. The outdoor pool will remain open until the water temps go below 72 degrees.

Take advantage of the weekday rental unit special going on for the rest of the summer. From now through October, we are offering a 3 for 2 special in all rental units Sunday through Thursday. The weekends are not included. I have talked with many members about the increased rental unit prices. Although the prices have increased, this special is one way that we can offer reduced rates. Please be sure to ask us about any specials we may be offering when you call us to make your reservations in the future.

By the time you read this, I'm hoping that the new reservation system will be available. The demo version for us to learn how to use it has become available in the office. Keep your eyes and ears open for more information. Also, a new reservation phone number will become available to the membership during non-office hours at the resorts. This will help us in the office to answer the large volume of reservation calls that we have been receiving every day. Again, keep your eyes and ears open for more information regarding that new reservation system.

Please be reminded of the following guidelines when visiting Pymatuning Adventure Resort:

All personal golf carts must be permitted by the office before they can be used on the resort, a $5.00 daily fee and proof of insurance is required. We rent golf carts for $40/day, there are some weekend and weekly rates available. Because of the way our campsites are designed, we ask that all campers use the roadways for walking to and from their sites. Please teach children to avoid cutting through someone else's campsite to get to another area of the resort. In addition, after dark, all bicycles and golf carts without lights must be parked at your site for the remainder of the night. Quiet hours and no golf cart operation hours are 11 pm to 8 am daily. The speed limit at any resort is 5 MPH unless otherwise posted. Please, please, please…. Help us help you be safe. Children are our most important asset. They are playing on their bicycles and walking around the campground and it is most important to keep our speed down for their safety. If you see members or staff speeding or not adhering to these basic guidelines, please come tell us or call us on the phone immediately. We rely on you to help us see these things. Our phone number at the office is 440-293-7744. Our outdoor pool has a lifeguard, but our indoor pool doesn't. If you see horseplay or the pool doesn't seem to be monitored correctly, then please call us.

RESORT NEWS

Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc.

• We opened the top 12 mini golf course holes before 4th of July. We're still working on the bottom 6 holes and will complete the painting on all 18 during August. It's a temporary fix on the minigolf course because we plan to replace it within the next 5 years. The waterslides painting was completed on the exterior.
• A new transformer for campsites 13 through 25 and campsites 101 through 142.
• We have new bounce houses for the kids to enjoy and will continue to make them available throughout the rest of the summer.
• Improvements since July include the power company replacing the transformer fuses with larger fuses to carry the electric load created by the campers.
• Campsite reservations need to be made before you arrive; your site is assigned when you make your reservation. Call us for details. We will winterize the campsites and park-models November 1st through March 1st to avoid frozen water pipes, and to cut expenses on electrical and natural gas costs during low use season.

Operations News

We filled all 25 of the seasonal sites that are available. The members that are participating in the seasonal site program will sign new agreements that begin in January 2012 and will be required to prepay for their entire summer season before March 31st. If you are considering the seasonal site program, the next sites to open up will be site 26 through site 32. The price for the seasonal site program is $1,265. That includes the off season of storage at $45/month to leave it on the same site in a stored condition.

We have recently sent notices to all RV Storage participants with a new storage agreement and pricing. We have identified approximately 19 RV's that do not have current storage agreements or current payments. Some of these have been abandoned. We are continuing the process of applying for abandoned titles and disposing of these units. I don't really expect that anyone reading this would own one of these RV's, but if you think you might, please call us at the office.

You guys are doing a great job of contacting us to make your reservations before you arrive. Remember that we will do our best to assign the site that you request when you call. With our old reservations system and our power outages we were unable to provide correct information as you checked in during the holiday period, but we're back on track now. Remember that the rental unit check out time is noon, and the campsite check out time is 1pm. As long as your campsite isn't reserved on the day you are supposed to check out, you're welcome to stay longer, but please contact the office or host on duty to confirm the check out time at your site.

ACTIVITIES

July Happenings!

July 4; Fourth of July
Dick Gearheart and the Knockouts band played music from the 50's to the 80's. Everyone had a good time and people are already asking when they are coming back. You can come and enjoy them again August 25th!

July 7; Kid's Fourth of July Carnival
The Kid's carnival was from noon to 3pm on Saturday. There were games, cotton candy, snow cones, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and bounce house for $4.00 per person. The kids had a blast even though it was almost 100 degrees that day. Thanks for all the volunteers! We couldn't do it without you.

July 14; Western day - Teen lock in
We had a BBQ chicken dinner and everyone brought their favorite covered dish and a dessert. All the food was delicious! The teen lock in was a great success the kids had a great time. They all participated in the Fear Factor games. They are all brave and went through it once so they decided they needed a winner so they had us mix all the food together so see who would eat it but they all ate it..they are all winners!

July 21; Christmas in July
We had a great time celebrating Christmas in July! We held a decorating contest to see who has the best decorated site. Congratulations go out to cabin 1 and site 62 who tied for first place! It was great to see the resort all lit up. They were all great decorations.

July 28; Mock New Year's Party
Our half New Year's party was filled with delicious dinner and lots of dancing. We always have a great time at this fun event.

August Happenings!

August 3; Road Trip
We will be going on a trip to Deer Park. Pymatuning Deer Park is a family-owned Animal Park located at the southern-most point of Pymatuning Lake in Jamestown, Pennsylvania. They feature over 250 animals and birds from around the world, a kiddie Zoo with featured baby animals, children's pony rides, and scenic train rides on the "Deer Park Express".

August 4; Chili Cook-off
We will play a Reverse Raffle game, the State Park will be having it's Pymatuning Lake Festival, and we will be having a Chili Cook-off make your best chili and see who wins.

August 11; Tournament Weekend
It's Tournament Weekend; gather your teammates and put on your game face! You can participate in team basketball, shuffleboard, corn hole, and blind golf-cart races! Later join us for our hobo stew potluck. Bring an item to add to the stew. We will also be playing Back to School Bingo!

August 18; Olympic Games & International Foods
The kids get to share their skills and be Olympic Hopefuls for a day! Join in the fun Olympic Games; we will play games such as potato sack races, swimming relays, and many more. Our International Foods Potluck is going to be exciting so bring your best international dish to share.

August 25; Family Fun Day
We will be having a day dedicated to family fun! Family Fun Day includes games and dancing, corn roast, and evening bonfire. Dick Gearheart and the Knockouts will be playing here that evening!

August 27; Water Park Hours Changing
The Water Park will be closed for weekdays; Open only on weekends.

If you would like to volunteer for any activities, need more information or have any comments or suggestions for activities and events, please contact our Recreation Director Marjie at paractivities@travelresorts.com or just drop by her office.

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GREETINGS FROM TWIN LAKES RESORT

FROM WADE MASTERS, Resort Manager

Where has the summer gone? Sometimes the hardest thing to do is find the time to enjoy your summertime. With kids, work and all those other obligations life seems to heap on us it can be hard to get away. But it can also get away from us. Whether you take a day, a weekend, or a week make sure you find the time to enjoy the simple things in life; a walk with loved ones, picnics, a little fishing, or even pitch a tent. Isn't that why we work so hard? We deserve it. If you don't make those plans you will end up missing out on it.

Looking forward to spending time with old friends here!

Come see us,
Wade

RESORT NEWS

Operations, Renovations, Refurbishing, Etc.

We are going through a lot of changes here at Twin Lakes! With that comes some growing pains. We are very fortunate to have new owners that see the potential and truly do feel that members come first. Change may seem too slow for some, and others like it the way it was. But if we can all be a little patient I know the end result will be something we can all be proud of.

Operations News

Our staff here at Twin Lakes is second to none it took some time to get everybody on board, but I think we are finally running on all 8 cylinders. And with the addition of Wade Lehman and his wife Sissy as our new work campers the puzzle is complete. So, when you are here stop in and meet our new crew members.

ACTIVITIES

Hello from Activities! We have had a wonderful start to summer and we have great things in store for the rest of the season!

July Happenings!

July 7; Plant a Flower... Watch it grow
Though we had few participate, we all still had a great time. We are improving our campground and our earth one step at a time. We talked about recycling and how it helps us. We are very excited about watching our flowers and plants continue to grow and give us oxygen.

July 14; Meet and Greet
We had a meet & greet day. Even though it was a hot day with heat index reaching 100+ all the resort employees and campers got out their bottles of water and walked around the park and met everyone. We also hosted the Lakeland Baseball team in the All-stars and wanted to thank everyone for coming to stay with us. You guys were great and played really hard and it paid off... Hope to see you guys back next year.

July 21; Birthday Bash- Changed from 07/28 to 07/21
Everyone that had a birthday this month came and celebrated with all of us. Happy Birthday to all!

July 28; Horseshoe tournament and potluck
We had a horseshoe tournament today. What a great time! Our potluck was incredible!

August Happenings!

August 4; Back to school lock in!
Come join us for a KIDS back to school lock in... Also please let me know if you would like to volunteer. We watch movies, play games, eat goodies all night, and so much more. We will also try and plan for a campfire depending on the weather. We are getting our last weekend of FUN in before its back to the books… Parents bring your children at 6pm and please pick up before 10am.

August 11; Time to show your talent
Show off your talent! No matter what it is; playing an instrument, singing, dancing, maybe something a little more unique... Come on and show it off. This is not a contest, just a time to show everyone what makes you different and see a different side of everyone.

August 18; Pot Luck and Cornhole Tournament
Come and join us for a cornhole tournament. It is a very fun game and if you don't know how to play just let us know. We will explain everything. Then bring your favorite dish and let's eat. Tournament starts at 5:30 and will be followed by dinner after.

August 25; Birthday Bash
Birthday Bash!!! Let us celebrate all our members with August birthdays! Cake Ice-cream and an overall good time!

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