Blog posts August 2025
This past Saturday, we had an incident that began outside the park and spilled into River Bend. I want to sincerely thank our membership for being vigilant and assisting Security in locating the suspects. Sometimes it truly takes all of us working together to mitigate an issue. While Security was...
As we look ahead to planning for 2026 expenses, let’s take a step back and review what was budgeted for 2025.
On average, each member was budgeted to spend $2,121 in dues, passes, violations, and other income streams. Here’s how those funds were allocated across departments:
Budgeted Allocation...
20th Annual RBMC Car Show
Get ready to rev your engines and show off your rides at the 20th Annual RBMC Car Show! Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast, a hot rod fanatic, or just love the roar of a finely tuned engine, this is the event for you.
Date: Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Rain Date: Sep...
WELCOME HOME, RIVERBENDERS!
Karen and I would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to all of you for the incredibly warm welcome we have received this year. The outpouring of love and support from our Riverbend community has been nothing short of overwhelming. From kind words of encourage...
Maintenance Notes – August 21, 2025
As we approach the end of summer, it’s hard to believe Labor Day weekend is almost here! After the long days and challenges of 2025, many lot owners are already thinking about fall cleanup and winter projects. If you’re planning any off-season or late-season w...
Weekly Security Update: Respecting Our Community
Each week, our Security team works hard to ensure River Bend remains a safe and enjoyable place for everyone. Here’s a look at this week’s activity:
Incident Reports
Security wrote 7 Incident Reports this week:
1 Disturbance near Pavilion 3
1 ...
Emergency Preparedness at River Bend
I hope everyone is having a great week! This week, I wanted to share a little bit about the efforts we make here at River Bend to be prepared in case of an emergency.
At the start of every season, we bring in an instructor to run CPR, First Aid, and AED cer...
Staff Updates & Important Announcements
We’re pleased to welcome Seth Sanders as our new Second Shift Security Officer. Seth brings extensive security experience, and he’s already making a great impression. Be sure to say hello when you see him!
Pool Season Changes
We’ve recently lost two l...
Welcome to August – A Busy Month Ahead at the Park!
Summer is flying by, and before we know it, school will be starting again. The Rec Committee has several back-to-school themed events planned this month—check the newsletter calendar so you don’t miss anything.
We’re still looking for voluntee...
Employee of the Month – July 2025
River Bend is thrilled to introduce a new monthly tradition at RBMC—Employee of the Month!
This recognition is awarded to an employee who consistently goes above and beyond their role, embodying the values we strive for in our organization. Each month, the de...
This week, Spring Mills Electric made important upgrades by installing two transformers—one to improve service and another to replace a faulty unit. Plans are also in the works to resolve additional voltage drop issues, with proposals to be presented soon.
In BH 4, a new water heater has been in...
As we move into August, we’re happy to report positive progress on both income and expenses.
Dues Collected: We’ve successfully collected 100% of the dues budgeted for the year.
Remaining Income: We still have 24% of our total budgeted income left to collect. This includes sources such as gate ...
This week, Security remained focused on keeping Riverbend safe and orderly. A total of 5 Incident Reports were filed:
2 for Reckless Driving
3 for Damage to RBMC Property, including:
A broken bathhouse door lock
A member accidentally backing into a Security vehicle
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Announcement: The Next Appeals Meeting – July 27, 2025
We're gearing up for the next Appeals Meeting on July 27, 2025! If you plan to attend or need to present, make sure you're signed up by July 20th.
Key Details:
Date of Meeting: July 27, 2025
Sign-Up Deadline: July 20, 2025
Don...
Tired of Your Golf Cart Letting You Down? Don’t Replace It — Repair It and Save Thousands
I offer expert repairs on both electric and gas golf carts, including but not limited to:
Tune-ups
Suspension work: lift kits, alignments, bushing replacement
Brakes
Belt replacement
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