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The Disabled Veterans Rest Camp is a Non-Profit resort camp dedicated to providing a peaceful retreat for America's military veterans, those men and women who are presently serving our country, and their families. We want you to have a good time while you are camping at our facility.

Who can camp? Each registrant MUST BE or HAVE BEEN a member of the United States Armed Forces. Verification of this status will be requested upon registration. Proof must be provided in the form of a DD-214, or other separation papers. A membership card from any of the various congressionally chartered or duly recognized Veterans organizations (e.g. American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or AmVets in and of itself cannot be recognized as proof. Any correspondence from the VA or State Department of Veterans Affairs that clearly identifies you as a Veteran will be considered. Also, the un-remarried spouse of a deceased Veteran (whether disabled or not) is also authorized to register for camping after proof of this status has been provided to camp management.

Priority will be given to disabled veterans. The Disabled Veterans Rest Camp also reserves the right to establish and utilize specific eligibility criteria for residents of this camp in order to comply with its Articles of Incorporation/Constitution and By-laws, registered with the Secretary Of State, but more specifically Article II of the Articles of Incorporation, and to ensure the camp is utilized in such a manner and capacity as to comply with its original scope and intent, which is to provide a low-cost camping retreat for ALL who have served or are presently serving.

Dates and Hours of Operation. The camp is officially open from May 1 to September 30 for summer camping. Winter camping is from January 1 through March 1. These dates may be changed by camp management with approval from the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board of Directors.

Personal Conduct. Campers and their guests are responsible for their own conduct and camp management may, at any time and without notice, evict and/or banish any camper and/or their guest(s), if in their judgment they feel that said camper(s) and their guest(s) have infringed upon the peace, privacy, tranquility and/or safety of other campers and their guests. Campers and their guests shall adhere to all Federal, State, and Local laws, including but not limited to the consumption and use of alcoholic beverages, possession/use/sale of illegal drugs, possession or use of firearms or dangerous weapons, fire and safety, and any and all related applicable standards. ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS are permitted within the confines of the camp.

Pets are allowed in the cabins with payment of a non-refundable fee. Pets must be leashed.

The sponsoring veteran and all guests must have a guest identification card for use of the camp. This identification is at no charge, but for the safety and security of all visitors please register on the guest book provided either in the manager's office or the canteen. The identification cards are available upon registration.

Gray Water. Gray water must either be contained in your unit or in an authorized and approved external holding tank. A dump station is located within the camp next to the playground and upon leaving the camp for disposal of solid waste and gray water. Any camper that is found to be dumping gray water onto or into the ground anywhere except at the dump station shall be asked to leave the camp IMMEDIATELY. This rule will be strictly enforced

DISCLAIMER

The Disabled Veterans Rest Camp, to include members of the Board of Directors and Camp Management or any other employees (whether paid or volunteer) will not be held responsible for any losses, costs, damages or injuries, or death that may occur to any camper and/or his or her guests and/or their personal property: any seasonal camper's lot, camping unit (inside, outside, on or around), dock or any other personal property belonging to same. It is for this reason that campers must carry their own insurance.

· DISABLED VETERANS REST CAMP

RULES & REGULATIONS

Non-Seasonal

· CAMP DATES OF OPERATION:

Summer camping: May 1-Sep 30 Winter camping: Jan 1-Mar 1

· ALL PATRONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF THE FOLLOWING UPON REGISTERING:

1. Proof of veteran status.

Examples: DD214, Retired or Active military ID card. NOTE: VFW, American Legion or other similar type organization memberships do NOT qualify.

2. Insurance verification. All RVs / boats / docks must be insured.

ACCESS TO THE CAMP WILL BE DENIED IF YOU FAIL TO PROVIDE PROOF.

· FOR CABIN / RV SITE / TENT SITE / BOAT SLIP RENTAL CHARGES SEE RATES UNDER RESERVATION TAB

No weekend summer rentals available until May 1

Weekend is defined as Friday 3:00 p.m. through Sunday 12:00 noon.

Weekly is defined as Friday 3:00p.m. through Thursday 12:00 noon.

Monthly is defined as 30 calendar days.

· GENERAL RULES:

For updates and complete rules, see the Camp Office.

1. Cabins and RV sites require 50% advance payment to hold reservation.

2. Cabins and RV sites can be rented for a day, weekend, or week. Any exception to the rule will be handled on a case basis by camp manager.

3. Visitor boat launching: $5.00 per day.

4. Marina floating dock slip rental only upon signing rental agreement.

5. Animals are not allowed in cabins without prior permission. A non-refundable pet fee of $25 per day or weekend, and $50 per one week or more, will be required for all pets in cabins. Any misuse of the rule is grounds for immediate expulsion from the camp without refund of rent.

6. Animals must be leashed at all times with the exception of under control play time (swimming or playing fetch). Pet owners are responsible for clean-up of pet feces. These rules are strictly enforced.

7. Non-veterans must be accompanied by the sponsoring veteran while in the canteen or have a camp-issued pass.

· SUB-LETTING AND NON-VETERANS:

1. Sub-letting or lending of lots is not allowed.

2. Non-veterans are the direct responsibility of the veteran camper that sponsors them.

· CAMPERS ARE NOT ALLOWED MORE THAN TWO VEHICLES PER RV / CABIN / CAMPSITE:

1. Motorcycles, golf carts, and boat trailers are considered vehicles.

2. No minors are allowed to operate any motorized vehicle within the campground.

3. Only exception: A third vehicle is allowed when valid handicap tag/plate is displayed and as long as no vehicles are blocking roads or fire lanes.

· NO PARKING OF VEHICLES ALLOWED ON UNOCCUPIED SITES:

1. Park only on your lot or in designated overflow parking areas.

· ALL EXTRA VEHICLES MUST BE PARKED BY CANTEEN OR MANAGER’S QUARTERS (OVERFLOW PARKING AREAS):

· HILL BEHIND BOAT LAUNCH AREA IS FOR SHORT-TERM BOAT TRAILER PARKING:

1. This area is for trailers and/or vehicles when the camper is on the lake. It is not for storage.

2. See the camp manager for trailer/boat storage.

· NO ATV’S/NON LICENSED MOTORIZED DIRT BIKES / GO-CARTS ALLOWED ON CAMP GROUNDS:

· NO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE ON GRASS AREAS:

(Except in individual campsite / cabin parking areas).

· NO PARKING OF VEHICLES ALONGSIDE CERTAIN CABINS:

This includes loading and unloading. Park in designated areas.

(Damage may be caused to underground lines/pipes).

· ALL CAMPERS MUST OBEY FIRE REGULATIONS:

1. No campfires if camp is posted (fire watch).

2. No parking in fire lanes.

3. Absolutely no trash burning.

4. No fireworks are allowed on camp property.

· ALL CAMPERS MUST OBEY LOCAL / STATE LAWS: (SUCH AS)

1. Noise ordinances are enforced. Respect the sleeping areas of others.

2. No dumping of trash except in dumpsters provided.

3. No dumping of black or gray water except at the camp dump station.

· ALL CAMPERS MUST OBEY PUBLIC HEALTH LAWS:

1. No animals allowed in the shower house.

2. No animals allowed in the canteen.

3. No animals allowed in the camp beach area.

· All renters must obey DNR & WATERSHED DISTRICT REGULATIONS:

1. No cutting of trees, shrubs, or grass on hills up from the shoreline.

· CAMPERS/GUESTS WITH CHILDERN: Parents will be held accountable for their children’s actions.

1. Children are not allowed in the canteen bar or pool table area without an adult.

2. Children are not allowed in the canteen after 10PM. Young adults 18 to 21 may be in the pool room area after 10PM while shooting pool with an adult.

3. An adult must supervise children at all times when using the beach, as there is NO LIFEGUARD on duty.

4. Children are not allowed to fish from the camp docks without adult supervision. No exceptions.

5. Children are not allowed to play on private or camp owned camp docks, boats or pontoons. This is for your child’s safety.

6. The camp curfew for children under the age of 18 is midnight.

7. Please advise your children to be respectful of other camper’s lot lines and to use designated walkways and roads.

8. Children must never be left alone on camp property without adult supervision.

· VIOLATION OF RULES WILL RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING:

1. Verbal or written warning.

2. Expulsion (NO REFUND)

· REFUND POLICY:

1. Weekend and Weekly rentals will forfeit deposit if cancellation is not made 14 days prior to reservation date.

· SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS:

All special exceptions to rules, i.e. hardship, must be addressed to the Board of Directors.

· FINALLY: ….

1. The DISABLED VETERANS REST CAMP BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS who are also campers will not be available for complaints, requests, or responsibilities that are in the domain of Camp Management. Board members will of course be available for emergency crisis management situations.

2. There is a SUGGESTION BOX provided by the CAMP OFFICE. Only signed suggestions will be addressed.

3. There is a comment section tab located on the VRC web site. All suggestions, comments, complaints or observations will be addressed by the BOD in a timely manner.

4. Any questions or complaints regarding these rules and regulations MUST be addressed to the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board of Directors, not to Camp Management.

This document voted on and approved at the January 11, 2006 meeting of the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp Board of Directors.

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