Campground Usage

Any member planning on using the campground must notify the Manager prior to camping. A phone number of the responsible person must be given to the Sky Valley Manager in case of any problems.  The campground is for members only.  Call 301-387-7190 for the Manager.

Sky Valley Annual Picnic/Pig Roast 

This annual event is scheduled for Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the beach. Cocktails and games start at 3PM and dinner at 5PM. Bring a covered dish to share with the crowd! We will have pork BBQ and Beef Round. Volunteers are needed for setup, games, and food coordinator. Lori Bennet and Angie Sutton have agreed to be the co-chairpersons this year – thanks go out to them Please call Lori (412 491 3058) or Angie (412 855 0430) if you want to help. As always, we will be roasting the meat starting at 9PM on August 5, and help is always welcome for the night shift where there is plenty of snacks and beer. Let Rick Broadwater (301 387 7190) or Bob Sutton (412 477 2239) know if you can help roast!

Docks In

The docks will be returned to the lake by May 1st provided the weather cooperates.  Any questions contact Rick at (301) 387-7190.  Please note that we have a shortage of docks that can take a large pontoon boat. Sky Valley cannot put docks out farther into the cove and we cannot make the walkways any narrower. Do not purchase one of the larger pontoon boats and assume you can get a dock that it will fit in. Please check with the Manager on this issue! If you have a dock, it is your responsibility to provide the Manager with a copy of your valid BOAT REGISTRATION each year!  Failure to comply may result in loss of dock.

Spring Semi-Annual Meeting

In compliance with Article IV Section 4.02 of the Sky Valley Association By-laws you are hereby notified that the Spring Semi-Annual Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Sky Valley Maintenance Building. 
Agenda:  Presidents Report ****Treasurer’s Report****Manager’s Report *** Vote for Revised Bylaws***Other business items.

Summary of Bylaw Changes and Comparison Document (See attached Files)

Please note these documents that denote the changes made to the original Bylaws in order to create the “Revised” Bylaws that the Board is proposing to be approved by the membership. The changes are largely clarification, better wording, complying with MD regulation, and removal of certain “rules” that don’t belong in Bylaws. These will be added to a rules document revision. There is no change to the authority or make up of the Board of Directors for governance of Sky Valley Association. As stated in the letter to members, the final document was prepared with the help of a member who is a retired attorney then reviewed by an independent local attorney for correctness.

Bob Sutton

PS; Joanna Thompson spent a lot of time to do this comparison to clear up some miss understanding.

Attached Files

  BY-Laws in effect now.pdf (Size: 44.78 KB / Downloads: 147)
  Removed from Bylaws.pdf (Size: 128.75 KB / Downloads: 138)
  Bylaws Comparison.pdf (Size: 331.48 KB / Downloads: 157)

Sky Valley Members

               Efforts to try and control near shore grass growth have come down to legislation written by  State Senator Mike McKay( SB837) and our Delegate Jim Hinebaugh (HB910).
                These bills will have hearings in Annapolis on Feb 20 and 23rd respectively. They will require Brookfield Power to lower the lake for at least 30 days during the winter each year. This historically has prevented growth by killing of the grass by exposing it to the cold temperatures. Brookfield refuses to do this so legislation was drafted by the County and other stakeholders with the support of Mike and Jim.
                Following are the email addresses for both committee chairmen that will hold these hearings. Please write them and express your support for both Bills.
 
HB910 – Mark.Korman@house.state.md.us  (Environment & Transportation
SB837 – Brian.Feldman@senate.state.md.us (Education & Environment)
 
Thanks,
 
Bob Sutton
Pres. SV Board of Directors

Jan 2024 Accumulated Snow Photos

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Our crew has done a great job with the roads.  However drive slow going down hill.  Unplowed driveways are not useable.

High winds and snow today.

There are more people in Sky Valley taking advantage of the Ski conditions at the Wisp.

No problems with power outages so far.

Tuesday 9 Jan 2024.  Not a good day to drive to Sky Valley.  Big snow storm here.  Most Driveways will be unusable.  The SV crew are working hard to keep roads open.

The Sky Valley 2024 On-Line Electronic Member Dues Payment Option is Ready For Use Now!
Go to the home page of the Sky Valley Website to view or use this option.