Michaywe is a special place....

Established in 1970, Michaywe' has grown at a steady, easy pace. This peaceful four-season recreational and residential community is nestled in the winding hills and lush woodlands south of Gaylord. Over 2000 acres of forest, lakes and streams creates the backdrop for over 800 homes.

The community is a blend of many different lifestyles. The natural beauty of the area coupled with the amenities makes this a wonderful place to retire, raise a family or enjoy that vacation home of your dreams.

Amenities / Recreational Facilities

Michaywé property owners have exclusive use of the indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa, sauna and tennis courts located at the main clubhouse as well as the Opal Lake Beach House.

Several of the special features of Michaywé are open to the public. Groomed cross country ski trails, nature areas, and our championship golf course all add to the enjoyment of all seasons. Our outstanding restaurant, Inn The Woods is open every day except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Activities

In addition to the amenities, the Michaywé Owners Association sponsors a variety of activities in which members are able to participate:

• Opal Lake Park Picnics
• Mixed League Bowling (October through April)
• Michaywe Childrens Play Group
• Men's and Women's Golf Leagues
• A needlework club, book club, plus weekly bridge, pinochle and euchre clubs.

Michaywe holds many special celebrations which include a Christmas Luncheon, a Christmas Dinner Dance, a Spring Luncheon, themed golf outings and the end of summer chili cook-off.

Association Overview

All Michaywé property owners automatically become members of the Michaywe Owners  Association upon the purchase of the property and are responsible for annual Membership dues, which at the present time are $400 per year. All property within Michaywe is governed by its Master Deed Restrictions for the purpose of having a uniform set of restrictive covenants in order to protect the economic value of the land, to provide for maintenance and upkeep, to provide for public sewer and/or water systems, and to ensure the continued attractiveness and value of the Restricted Property.

Michaywe is managed by a Board of Directors which holds monthly business meetings. Michaywe Members are always welcome to attend open Board meetings and are encouraged to participate during the Open Forum. There are also three quarterly Town Hall Meetings and an Annual Meeting in June of each year. The election of Directors and an update of the status of the Association is given at the Annual Meeting.

General Information

The Michaywe Pool Hours are 9:00 am - 8:00 pm daily.

Opal Lake Park is Open during the summer months. Park Hours are 11:00 am - 7:00 pm daily.

Michaywe Office Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Send Correspondance to:
Michaywe Owners Association
1535 Opal Lake Road
Gaylord, MI 49735

Phone: (989) 939-8919
Fax: (989) 939-8511
Email: gm@michaywe.com

Board of Directors board@michaywe.com 

Local links and Information

Otsego County Government: www.otsegocountymi.gov

Gaylord Otsego County Chamber of Commerce : www.gaylordchamber.com 

Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau: www.gaylordmichigan.net

Pine Cone Accommodations: www.pineconevacations.com

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty: www.cbgreatlakes.com

Gaylord Herald Times : www.gaylordheraldtimes.com

Gaylord Golf Mecca Website: www.gaylordgolfmecca.com

Gaylord Weather: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Gaylord&state=MI&site=APX&textField1=45.0235&textField2=-84.6781&e=0

Michaywe Street Map

File Download: Michaywe Street Map

Michaywe Cross Country Ski Trail Map

File Download: Ski Trail Map

Land Use Map

Click on the PDF file below and you can pull up the Michaywe Land Use Map.

You have the ability to enlarge the map and scroll around. Use the "hand" symbol to scroll and the "+ / -" symbols to increase or decrease the size.

Use the "binocular" symbol to search for property units or streets, too!

The map can also be printed out in full or just a particular section.

File Download: Michaywe Land Use Map

Otsego County Links

Here is a link to Otsego County's Website ---
www.otsegocountymi.gov

Scroll down and click on Property Search

You can access information by name or tax id!  They, too have a map you can access!

State of Michigan - Plat Maps

Click on Statewide Search for Subdivision Plats
http://www.cis.state.mi.us/platmaps/sr_subs.asp

Enter Subdivision:    Michaywe
Enter County:           Otsego

Note:  1st time uses click on that option to load the map!

Michaywe Governance

The Association is a non-profit organization which was formed to manage and administer the affairs of an association of property owners in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) known as Michaywe; to promote the welfare of its members by maintaining and beautifying the several developments and subdivisions in which its members own or possess real property interests; to enforce building and use restrictions; to represent members before governmental boards or bodies; to promote social and recreational activities; and to engage in such other activities as are incidental thereto and not forbidden by the laws of the State of Michigan.

Deed Restrictions - Restricted Properties

The Master Deed Restrictions for the Michaywe Planned Unit Development (PUD) is the governing document upon all the property within Michaywe.  This document defines what the restricted properties are (i.e. lots, parks and other lands) and how they can be used (building requirements, restrictions, fines, etc.).  This document is recorded at the Otsego County Register of Deeds and is a lien and encumbrance upon the land.

File Download: Master Deed Restrictions

Deed Restrictions - Recreational Facilities

This is the document that governs how the recreational facilities are to be operated and managed.

File Download: Deed Restrictions - Recreational Facilities

MOA Bylaws

 File Download: MOA Bylaws 

Payment Methods Policy

File Download: Payment Methods Policy

Code of Conduct

File Download: Code of Conduct-Board

File Download: Code of Conduct-Members

Association Records

File Download: Michawye Records Policy

File Download: Michawye Records Policy Part 2

File Download:Records Request Application

Accounting Practices Policy

File Download: Accounting Practices Policy

Financial Information Policy

File Download: Financial Information Policy

Maintenance & Reserve Policy

File Download: Maint & Reserve Policy

Michaywe Forward Program Policy

File Download: MFP Policy

Open Meetings Policy

File Download: Open Meetings Policy

Meeting Minutes Policy

File Download: Meeting Minute Policy

Member & Guest Policy

File Download: Member & Guest Policy

Golf Cart Policy

File Download: Golf Cart Policy

Cross Country Skiing Etiquette

File Download: Cross Country Skiing Etiquette

Snowmobile Rules

File Download: MOA Snowmobile Rules

Otsego County ORV Ordinance

File Download: ORV Ordinance

Dues and Account Balances

The Annual Dues for the Michaywe Owners Association is currently $400 per property unit per year.  Statements are mailed out to all members by November 1 and are due in advance of January 1 of each year.

If you have any questions or problems with your account, please call Ashley at 989-939-8919 ext 10 or email info@michaywe.com

Building / Site Compliance Application

Any and all new building in Michaywe must get approval from the Michaywe Site Compliance Committee.

File Download: Building Approval Form

File Download: Tree Removal Form

MOA Building Manual

Click on the PDF file below to view the entire building manual.

File Download: 2008 MOA Building Manual

Board of Directors

The MOA Board of Directors is a voluntary group of men/women who are elected by the Michaywe Members.  The Board meets at least one time per month, usually the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month, at the Michaywe Clubhouse.

Election Results 6-26-10

Election of Directors:

• John Stellman - 3-year term
• Dick Gardner - 3-year term
• Glen Roberts - 1-year term

Proposals:

Proposal "A" and Proposal "B" both passed.

Board Meeting Agenda

File Download: Board Meeting Agenda 8/21/10

Board Meeting Agenda Topics

The MOA Board of Directors would like your input. If you have a topic you would like to address with the board, please contact either a board member or the MOA Offices. The deadline for submission of agenda topics is the Tuesday twelve days in advance of a Saturday meeting.

2010 - 2011 Board of Directors

President - Mr. Michael Buckley
Term Ends June 2012

Vice President - Mr. Dick Gardner
Term Ends June 2013

Treasurer - Mr. John Stellman
Term Ends June 2013

Secretary - Ms. Carolyn Study
Term Ends June 2011

Director - Mr. Glen Roberts
Term Ends June 2011  (2nd  year of 3 year vacant term)

Director - Mr. Tad Latuszek
Term Ends June 2012

Director - Mr. Jay Welter
Term Ends June 2011

2010 - 2011 Schedule of Board Meetings

All regular board meetings are scheduled for 8:30am and will begin with closed session until approximately 9:30am. Open Forums are held as close to 11:00 am as possible. Quarterly town hall meetings are usually held at 2:00pm on a Saturday, with the exception of the December Town Hall meeting.

• Board - CHANGED - July 30, 2010 - closed @ 6pm, open @ 7:30pm
• Board - August 21, 2010
• Board & Town Hall - September 18, 2010
• Board - October 16, 2010
• Board - November 20, 2010  
• Board & Town Hall - December 28, 2010 - closed @ 2pm, open @ 3pm 
• Board - January 22, 2011
• Board - February 19, 2011
• Board - March 19, 2011
• Board & Town Hall - April 16, 2011
• Board - May 14, 2011
• Members' Annual Meeting - June 25, 2011

Architectural Review Committee

The purpose of this committee is to review site and building plans and specifications for new or additions to existing structures using applicable sections specified in the Master Deed Restrictions and presented in the Manual of Building Permit Requiments in evaluating plans submitted for approval.

Arts & Crafts Fair Committee

The purpose of this committee is to promote, manage, coordinate and supervise the Annual Arts and Crafts Fain in cooperation with the General Manager.

Audit Committee

The purpose of this committee is to represent the Membership to assure the accurate and timely production and presentation of all financial data of MOA.

Buildings & Grounds Committee

The purpose of this committee is to observe the ongoing condition of all real property owned by the Association; to make recommendations to the Board and the General Manager regarding all matters.

Bylaws Committee

Elections Committee

The purpose of this committee is to supervise the conduct of the annual election of the Board of Directors of the Association, including the initial request for candidates, selection of those candidates, all mailing associated therewith, and the conduct of the election itself, reporting the results, together with all supporting documentation.

Long Range Planning

The puropose of this committee is to consider the future (more than one year in advance) direction and needs of the Michaywe Community, and to make recommendations, in that regard, to the Board of Directors.  When appropriate, said recommendations shall include information related to estimated costs and expenses of such recommendations.

Opal Lake Park Committees

The Opal Lake Park Committee is responsible for the general maintenance and improvements to the Park, buildings, equipment and grounds.  A major effort is the Annual Spring clean-up before opening which includes:  removing limbs, trash and raking the grounds; cleaning the deck and beach area; check grills and beach equipment, make needed repairs; and place floats designating the swim area.

Restrictions Compliance Committee

The purpose of this committee is to identify MOA Deed Restrictions and County Ordinance violations and establish a program for enforcement.  To review and recommend changes or additions to MOA restrictions and publish a manual for all MOA members.  Develop and monitor a reporting method whereby MOA members may identify violations and direct same to the MOA office for Committee Action.

Social Committee

The purpose of this committee is to work within the community, and to coordinate the various social activities which (a) function in the name of the Association, (b) use the facilities owned by the Association, or (c) require financial support, either directly or indirectly, from the Association.

Social Event Calendar for 2010 - An empty space on the volunteer line still needs someone to host the event. If you are interested, please contact Karen Stimmel at 939-8630 or bobandkaren60@yahoo.com

Michaywe Roads Committee

Monthly Calendar of Events

The MOA calendar of events can be picked up at the clubhouse or pro shop.  Most major events are posted on this website under "Events".

To have something posted on the monthly calandar, please email the information to Nan Robinson at r-ngaylord@charter.net

File Download: August 2010 Calendar

Whispering Pines Newsletter

The Whispering Pines is a quarterly publication of the Michaywe Owners Association, focused only on social, recreational, and member activities.

File Download: December 2009 Newsletter

MOA Business ReviewJuly 2010 Calendar

The MOA Business Review is a semi-annual publication focused on the Business aspects of the Association and its for-profit entities (i.e. Inn the Woods Restaurant and the Pines Golf Course.)

File Download: 2008 4th Quarter Business Review

Request for Lot Consolidation

Applications for lot consolidation for the billing year 2010 will be accepted until Friday September 11th.  Applications received after this date will be eligible for the dues reduction in 2011.

File Download: Application for Lot Consolidation

File Download: Requirements-Lot Consolidation

Phase I of the Natural Gas Installation was approved by MichCon and completed in 2000 andPhase II was completed in 2001. 

If you have immediate questions regarding the Natural Gas Installation please call Carole Van Damme 231-347-0107.  

Cost to tap into natural gas
To have your service line installed which covers your meter, manifold and up to 400 feet of service line (an additional per-foot charge is applicable for service lines exceeding this length.)
Prepayment of a $200 application fee, plus $1,988  one-time lump sum payment (or you may choose to pay a fixed monthly surcharge of $28.56 per month for a period of 10 years on your monthly gas bill (this monthly charge includes  12.04% interest.)

It is the owners responsibility to have the appliance converted to natural gas, which involves a separate cost.  MichCon recommends that you obtain at least two estimates from a licensed contractor to do your conversion work. 

Below are the streets that are tentatively scheduled to receive natural gas service when the project resumes:  

Phase III

Algonquin Rd
Augusta Ct
Blackfoot Circle
Catawaba Ct
Cheyenne Circle
Choctaw Ct
Moccasin Path
Gray Hawk Ct
High Trees Ct
Mockingbird Ln
Mohican Tr
Potowatomi Ct
Wood Thrush Circle