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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.

2026 Wilderness Valley Annual Meeting
Saturday June 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. Hayes Township Hall
 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!

First Annual Wilderness Valley Golf Outing! Thank you to everyone who came out, we had a wonderful time hosting you all! We look forward to next years!