Volunteer for a Campground Committee

Community of Christ campgrounds in the Michigan Mission Center are each managed by a board of directors elected by delegates to the fall conference. These boards are assisted by standing and special committees, which can include Community of Christ members and friends who are not board members. Volunteers are greatly appreciated to help maintain and improve our campground properties! If you would like to serve on a campground committee, please complete the online form below.

Michigan Campground Operating Policy Section – F – Committees

Composition and Organization
The Board, at its discretion, may be assisted in its work by Standing Committees in Finance, Licensing, Marketing, Futures, and Maintenance. The members of the Standing Committees are to be nominated by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board unless otherwise stated in these policies. All committees shall consist of at least three (3) members. The Board President or the Board President’s designee shall be an ex-officio member of all Standing Committees. The Financial Officer, and Mission Center Financial Officer or their designee, shall serve on the Finance Committee. Church members and friends of Michigan Mission Center Congregations who are not members of the Board may also be appointed to serve on any Committee. Standing Committee members shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until their successors are appointed. Standing Committees shall meet at the call of their chairperson or of any two (2) committee members. Employees of the Campground and their spouses shall by invitation be eligible to serve on any committee.

Standing Committee Chairperson
Standing Committee Chairpersons shall be appointed by the Executive Committee with the approval of the Board, and shall serve for a term of one (1) year or until their successor is appointed. General duties of all Standing Committee Chairpersons shall be to attend all meetings of the Board, to maintain up-to-date descriptions of the committee duties, and to submit reports to the Board at each regular Board meeting regarding past activities and future plans of their committee. In addition Standing Committee Chairpersons shall have a general knowledge of the areas of committee responsibility and shall be an advocate for the issues that arise out of the various committee activities.

Authority and Duties
All Standing Committees shall report and make recommendations to the Board, and to the Executive Committee upon request; committees shall have power to act if the Board so delegates that authority. Committees shall communicate with each other to fulfill all licensing, legal, and other necessary requirements to provide for optimal Campground operations.

Finance Committee
The Finance Committee shall recommend the acquisition and disposition of all real and personal property in consultation with the Mission Center Financial Officer; shall recommend fees for usage of the property and grounds except as otherwise indicated in this policy statement; shall prepare and propose a balanced and fiscally responsible budget for the Board Financial Officer to present to the Board; shall develop plans for establishing and maintaining adequate operation and development reserves; and shall provide for insurance through World Church Risk Management, and bonding when required, for the employees and resident manager(s) of the Campground in an amount sufficient to protect the Campground from loss.

Licensing Committee
The Licensing Committee shall obtain all required State and County permits; shall ensure compliance with all State, County, and Township laws; shall ensure compliance with all State, County, and Township code regulations; shall provide for safety and security of all Campground staff and visitors; and shall work with the Finance Committee to ensure that all requirements are met for the use of the Campground.

Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee shall develop a marketing plan and shall explore and recommend ways to increase utilization of the Campground for the purpose of fulfilling the mission and purpose of the Campground, and, with Board approval, shall promote and publicize the use of the Campground.

Futures Committee
The Futures Committee shall develop future master plans for improvement, development, and environmental preservation of the Campground.

Maintenance Committee
The Maintenance committee shall develop plans for maintenance of the assets of the Campground.

Additional Ad Hoc Committees
Additional committees may be established by the Campground Board, as they shall from time to time be deemed necessary to carry on the work of the Board. Members of these committees shall be nominated by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board.