Byesville Rotary discovers nearby vacation hideaway

Pictured: Richard Dair, Speaker Host, Mark Shambaugh, General Manager Grand Haven Resorts, Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.

Learn more about Rotary readings: the history of the Rotary wheel--handdout at the meeting.

Reminder: Chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 25. Extra help is always welcome.

Mark Shambaugh, general manager of Grand Haven Resorts in Kimbolton, introduced the Byesville Rotary to the vacation activities available at the Resort. He stated that the public is welcome to participate in activities at the Resort such as the Youth Rodeo which is held every two weeks.

Grand Haven Resorts is a membership campground providing camping opportunities and outdoor activities. Membership confers extra benefits and discounts that day visitors do not have access to.

The 850 acre resort has 3800+ members and offers 255 campsites and 117 cabins plus a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, and a 5 acre recreational lake. Activities include paintball, putt-putt golf, canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rental, hiking trails, ATV trail and course, and horseback riding. A pizza and sub shop and a camp store are available on site.

The Resort has an outdoor pavilion that can be rented for company picnics or other private functions. The pavilion holds 250 people and is equipped with a sound system, lighting, and restrooms.

Mr. Shambaugh is proud that the Resort won the Planet Green Park of the Year for 2008. This national award recognized the resort for its use of geothermal technology in the newest buildings at the Resort.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, July 28, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.