WVPOA Calendar of Events
August 3, 2026
Hello WV neighbors,
Welcome to our late summer newsletter! Your newly elected 2026/2027 Board of Directors and committee leadership teams are officially in place. We are all deeply dedicated to serving our community, maintaining our beautiful neighborhood’s standards, and ensuring a welcoming environment for every resident over the coming year.
Please review the important community updates, committee contacts, and exciting upcoming autumn events detailed below.
Save the Dates: Upcoming Community Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Wilderness Valley events! More details will follow as each date approaches.
• Wilderness Valley Trunk or Treat – Childs residence 9980 Tittabawassee Trl on Sunday, October 25 @ 4:00 p.m.
Click here to view the event on Facebook
• Wilderness Valley Chili & Soup Cookoff – Kniss’s residence 10036 Teton Ridge on Saturday, November 7 @ 5:00 p.m.
• Tree Trimming & Fall Road Cleanup – Stay tuned there will be more than one. Dates are currently being finalized. Stay tuned for updates!
2026/2027 Board of Directors
For any general questions, community concerns, or official inquiries, please reach out to the board directly at wvpoaboard@gmail.com
• President: Yvette Mullins
• Vice President: Tim Carpenter
• Secretary: Rebecca Cook
• Treasurer: Michelle Childs
• Board Members: Chris Dawson, Matt Deland, Jim Fredericks, Steve St John
Committee Directory & Contact List
If you have specific operational questions, please use this directory to contact the appropriate committee leadership:
Building Committee
• Board Chair: Jim Fredericks (jim.fredericks74@gmail.com)
• Committee Members: Tom Yaste, Kelly Hoef, Alan Hodge
Dumpsters Committee
•Board Chair: Yvette Mullins (ygpar@yahoo.com)
Election Committee
• Board Chair: Michelle Childs (michelle.devine2574@gmail.com)
• Committee Members: Sandy Kallek, Tony Swetich
Forestry Committee
• Board Chair: Steve St John (txpowerhouse70@yahoo.com)
Lake & Park Committee
• Board Chair: Chris Dawson (cdawson81069@yahoo.com)
• Committee Members: Tim Carpenter, Darin Childs, Kevin Ryal, Elizabeth St John
Oil & Gas Committee
• Board Chair: Kevin Saggasser
Road & Snow Committee
• Board Members & Contacts:
Tim Carpenter (timothycarpenter26@gmail.com)
Matt Deland (matt41de@yahoo.com)
Yvette Mullins (ygpar@yahoo.com)
Committee Members: Darin Childs, Jason Kniss
Social Media & Website Committee
•Board Chair: Michelle Childs (michelle.devine2574@gmail.com)
•Committee Members: Sandy Kallek, Brenda Dawson, Amy Carpenter
Special Events Committee
•Board Chair: Rebecca Cook (rmcookshl@yahoo.com)
•Committee Members: Brenda Dawson, Sophia Kniss
Welcome Committee
•Board Chair: Michelle Childs (michelle.devine2574@gmail.com)
Thank you for your continued engagement and support in making Wilderness Valley a wonderful place to live. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and working together for a successful year ahead.
Sincerely,
The 2026/2027 Wilderness Valley Board of Directors
WVPOA Events General Information
If you would like to sponsor a WVPOA Event please contact the board.
Saturday June 27, 2026
71 Hayes Tower Road
Gaylord, MI 49735
Local/County Events
TBD
WVPOA Past Events
Wilderness Valley ATV Ride. What a gorgeous day this turned out to be with lots of sunshine, colors, and laughs! We have a wonderful community and love that we have the opportunity to enjoy it together. Thank you to everyone who came out. And for those who were unable to make it, we hope to have you out on the ride next year!