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How to Join the Boat Club

1. Eligibility

You must be a lot owner. Please bring your park pass.

2. Contact a Boat Club Officer

Stop by any Boat Club officer’s lot or attend a Key Exchange event. Key Exchange dates are listed in the newsletter and on the club’s Facebook page.

Officers are available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are happy to answer questions and help you join.

3. Membership Fees

Please bring cash. The exact amount is preferred—small bills only—or a check.

Important Notes

Dues must be paid by December 31 to remain current.
Locks will be changed at the first Key Exchange in April.
Please return any old keys you may have. The club receives only five key cuts from each key, so returning keys helps keep costs down.

2025–2026 River Bend Boat Club Officers

President: Sean Hott — Lot 79/2
1st Vice President: Sam Martin — Lot 45/4
2nd Vice President: Sean Alexander — Lot 78/24
Secretary: Lisa Hott — Lot 79/2
Treasurer: Heidi Easterday — Lot 79/22
1st Associate Officer: George Noel — Lot 61/3
2nd Associate Officer: Matt Fronk — Lot 91/4

Membership Fees

New Membership: $75
Rejoining Membership: $75
Renewal at Key Exchange: $30
Renewal through an Officer: $40
Lost Key Replacement: $25, in addition to the renewal fee

Upcoming Riverbend Boat Club Event

Saturday, October 10

RBBC dock removal from the river, weather permitting. This date is tentative. Please watch the park newsletter, Facebook page, and website for updates.

Contact Information

Email: rbbcclub@outlook.com

Website: riverbendboatclub.com/home

Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/281246580744

Please answer the membership questions to be approved for the Facebook group.

Board of Directors Responsibilities & Leadership

Current Officers

Chairman — Ada Fryer
Treasurer — Dawn Marcus
Secretary — Amy Switzer
President — Denny Marone
Vice President — Danny Clark
2nd Vice President — Larry Fellows
3rd Vice President — Dave Kita

Responsibilities Summary

Chairman: Leads the board, presides over meetings, and provides strategic direction.

Treasurer: Oversees finances, budgets, and the organization’s financial health.

Secretary: Maintains records, ensures legal compliance, and documents meeting minutes.

President: Oversees day-to-day operations and implements board policies.

Vice President: Assists the President and assumes the President’s duties when needed.

Volunteers Needed — Get Involved at River Bend

River Bend is looking for members who are willing to share their time, ideas, and experience by serving on community committees.

A strong community depends on members getting involved, and several committees currently need additional volunteers:

📋 By-Laws Committee
The by-laws require a minimum of three new members, and additional volunteers are needed to help meet that requirement.

💼 Employment Committee
One new member is currently needed to join this important committee.

🌳 Recreation Committee
There’s always room for more helping hands. Members can serve on the committee or simply volunteer to help with individual activities and special events.

You don't have to make a huge commitment to make a difference. Whether you can serve regularly, contribute ideas, or lend a hand at an event, your participation helps strengthen the River Bend community.

❤️ Interested in helping? Please reach out and get involved. River Bend would love to have you on the team!

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Riverbend Membership Corporation
3427 Vineyard Road, Falling Waters, WV 25419

Front Office: 304-274-2811
Fax: 304-274-3684
Email: frontdesk@riverbendpark.org
Security: 304-274-0052

Get in Touch with Riverbend Membership Corporation

Need to contact the Riverbend office, send paperwork, or reach Security? Here is the current contact information for Riverbend Membership Corporation (RBMC) in Falling Waters, West Virginia.

📍 Riverbend Membership Corporation
3427 Vineyard Road
Falling Waters, WV 25419

☎️ Front Office: 304-274-2811
📠 Fax: 304-274-3684
✉️ Email: frontdesk@riverbendpark.org
🛡️ Security: 304-274-0052

Whether you have a membership question, need assistance from the office, or need to contact Security, save this information so it's easy to find when you need it.

Cornhole Tournament

Mini Golf Committee’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Save the date! The Mini Golf Committee’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 19.

Additional details will be announced soon. We are currently seeking sponsors for the event. For sponsorship information, please contact Dawn Johnson at Lot #37-4.

Committee Members

Lynda Massicott — Chairperson

Dawn Kraham — Treasurer
Terry Newlin
Dawn Johnson
Amy Green
Bobbi Johnson
Theresa Fadely

RBMC Mini Golf Course Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, September 19
Location: Pavilion 3 near the water tower

Registration: 12:00–12:45 PM
Game starts: 1:00 PM

Monthly Appeals Meeting

August 30 at 10:00 AM

Please come into the office by August 22 to sign up for the next Appeals Meeting.

To better accommodate our members, Monthly Appeals Meetings will now be held at the “Upper Ranger Station,” located at the very end of the building by the playground.

Appeals Committee Meeting — August 30

The next Appeals Committee meeting will be held on Sunday, August 30, at 10:00 AM at the Security Trailer.

Members who wish to appear before the committee must visit the office in advance to reserve a time.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Please arrive promptly for your scheduled appointment. If you have questions about the appeals process or need help signing up, the office staff will be happy to assist you.

Appeal

Appeals Committee Hearings

Per Uniform Member Code procedures, hearings are held on the last Sunday of each month during the operating season unless otherwise posted.

Upcoming Hearing Dates

August 30, 2026
September 27, 2026
October 18, 2026

Members must register in the office at least seven days before the hearing date.

It was a tough week for Maintenance, with Ken leaving and one of our remaining technicians missing most of the week due to a family emergency. However, we soldiered on and accomplished as much as possible.

Hopefully, things will return closer to normal going forward. We will resume catching up on work orders and completing the electrical feed for the new Recreation Building.

We appreciate your patience as we continue working to make River Bend the best possible place for family and friends.

Maintenance continues to work through our backlog of work orders while assisting with construction of the new Recreation Building.

We experienced a sewer issue over the weekend that took up some of our time, but we were able to resolve it temporarily. At some point in the near future, excavation will be necessary in the Block 41 area to provide a permanent solution.

We used donated shale and gravel to improve some of the muddy areas around the burn pile, which should make dumping there more convenient. As a reminder, lumber, construction debris, and trash are not permitted in the burn pile. Most people appear to understand this, but a few still need a reminder. Likewise, most members have been doing a great job placing bagged trash in the compactor, although a few still haven’t gotten the message.

We would love to take credit for the beautiful improvements to the flower bed out front, but we can’t! Volunteers from Riverbend Church completed the work, and it looks great. Thank you, everyone!

Because we know you’ll all miss him, we want to let you know that Derek Brown, our “pump truck coordinator,” is recovering from a non-work-related accident and will be away for a couple of weeks. If any employee has earned the title “friend of the park,” it’s Derek.

We look forward to having his smile and humor back. Although “coordinator” is an unofficial title, it accurately describes everything he does—training new drivers, coordinating the trucks, and solving problems before they become issues, all while maintaining a great attitude. We wish Derek a smooth and speedy recovery!

It is also bittersweet to announce that Ken Jenkins is moving on to a new opportunity. Ken could have been named Employee of the Month every month. He is skilled in plumbing and electrical work, can operate equipment when needed, and knows countless tricks of the trade. He often uses a little “Kengineering” to find a way around nearly any problem.

Ken is also the first true carpenter and skilled drywall professional we have had in a very long time. Did we mention that he also works on vehicles? Replacing Ken’s skills will be difficult, but replacing his friendship will be impossible.

Good luck, Ken, and God bless!

Mini Golf Committee’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Save the date! The Mini Golf Committee’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 19.

Additional details will be announced soon. We are currently seeking sponsors for the event. For sponsorship information, please contact Dawn Johnson at Lot #37-4.

Committee Members

Lynda Massicott — Chairperson

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Riverbend Membership Corporation
3427 Vineyard Road, Falling Waters, WV 25419

Front Office: 304-274-2811
Fax: 304-274-3684
Email: frontdesk@riverbendpark.org
Security: 304-274-0052

I want to thank everyone at River Bend for your patience and understanding during this time. As you know, the office is currently short-staffed. This has resulted in a few delays, but we are working diligently and efficiently to get caught up.

I understand there has recently been some confusion regarding certain policies and procedures. Please remember that answers to many questions can be found in the Bylaws, Pass Policies, Uniform Member Code, and Covenants.

We in the office are doing our best to follow all established guidelines while assisting you with your needs. We truly appreciate your patience and support.

Thank you, and we hope everyone has a terrific weekend and a wonderful remainder of the summer!

Office Administrator Emily

Office Schedule

Tuesday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Closed Sunday & Monday

No financial transactions during the final 30 minutes before closing.

Weekly Pool Schedule

Temporary schedule due to lifeguard staffing shortages

This Week — August 13–16

Thursday: 11 AM–7 PM
Friday: 11 AM–7 PM
Saturday: 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday: Closed all day

Starting Monday, August 17

Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Hours: 11 AM–7 PM

Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday

Until further notice. Schedule subject to change.

Pool Rules

Pets • Horseplay • Posted Rules

Prohibited

Pool furniture
Broken skin
Unauthorized use of the pool and facilities
Climbing on or over the fence
Glass containers
Alcohol
Intoxicated persons

Documented Rules

Exterior gate
Chemical room
Clean up
Baby pool
Minor children
Showers
Emergency equipment

Hello, everyone,

We ask that you please be patient with our office staff as they manage the workload while we are short two employees. Our front office team is doing its best to assist members with their needs.

Please remember that staff members are required to follow the park’s established rules and guidelines. They did not create these policies, but they are responsible for enforcing them.

If you believe you have been treated unfairly, please complete a Member Concern Form and address it to the Board. We will review and respond to your concerns.

We are currently interviewing applicants for the General Manager position and hope to select the best candidate as soon as possible.

The pools continue to operate on a modified schedule. Most of our lifeguards are students, and maintaining a full staff becomes especially difficult at this time of year as they begin returning to school.

The Board and staff have worked hard to keep the pools operating this season. During the winter, we will carefully review the staffing challenges and work toward a plan to help prevent similar issues in the future.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Stay safe, and God bless,

Denny Marone

President

Committee Volunteers Needed
Our organization is stronger when members get involved—and we’d love your help!
By-Laws Committee
Our by-laws require a minimum of three new members. Additional volunteers are needed to help meet that requirement.
Employment Committee
One new member is needed to join this important committee.
Recreation Committee
There’s always room for more helping hands—whether you become a committee member or volunteer for a specific event.

Serve, share your ideas, and make a positive impact on our park. Please reach out—we’d love to have you on the team!

Upcoming River Bend Community Events

There’s plenty happening around River Bend as summer winds down and fall gets underway. Mark your calendars and join your neighbors for these upcoming community activities!

AUGUST

Saturday, August 22
🎬 Drive-In Movie Night – Super Mario Galaxy
🕗 8:00 PM

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 5
🎯 21+ Bingo Night
🛍️ Flea Market
🤼 Wrestling

Sunday, September 6
🚗 RBMC Car Show

Saturday, September 19
⛳ Mini Golf Cornhole Tournament

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 3
🍂 Fall Fest
🔥 Bonfire & Band

Saturday, October 24
🎃 Halloween Celebration

Golf Cart Parade
Costume Contest
Trick or Treat at the Ballfield
Lot Decorating Contest
Trick or Treating throughout the park

These events are a great opportunity to get together with friends and neighbors and enjoy the River Bend community. Save the dates and watch for additional details or schedule changes as each event gets closer.

Donations Needed for Our September Adult Bingo Night!
We’re looking for new, regiftable items to use as prizes for our September Adult Bingo Night.
Please drop off your donations at the office for collection.

Thank you for helping make this event a success!

Riverbend Mario Galaxy Drive-In Movie Night
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Gates open: 8:00 PM
Movie begins: 9:00 PM
Location: The Ballfield

One ticket includes popcorn, a drink, and candy while supplies last.

Community Signage Guidelines

Help keep River Bend neat, respectful, and easy to navigate.

1. Keep the Memorial Clear

Do not place signs in front of the Soldier Memorial or flagpole. Keep this area clear and accessible at all times.

2. No-Sign Area

The space between the “DO NOT ENTER” sign and the “STREET/SPEED LIMIT” sign must remain completely clear.

3. Place Signs to the Right

All signs must be placed to the right of the Street/Speed Limit sign.

4. Remove Within 6 Hours

Remove all signs within six hours after your event has ended.

Thank you for helping keep River Bend looking its best while keeping community spaces safe, visible, and respectful.

Golf Cart Testing Dates

Be Safe • Be Legal • Be Ready

Upcoming Testing

September 12

October — As Needed

Time: 10:00–11:00 AM

Location: Block 1, Lots 19/20

All operators under age 16 must complete the golf cart safety course and sign a waiver.

This week, Security wrote 26 infractions:

20 for unkempt lawns
1 for driving the wrong way on a one-way road
1 for unauthorized use of a member ID
3 for no block and lot numbers on golf carts
1 for unauthorized entry

All infractions received an incident report.

In addition, Security wrote four incident reports:

1 for unusual behavior/attempted breaking and entering
1 for attempted unauthorized entry by a season pass holder
1 for a vehicular accident involving two side-by-sides
1 for a medical call

Security would like to make a plea to park members: If you have had too much to drink, please call us. We will find you a safe way home. We do not want you or anyone else to get hurt.

Security is more than happy to make the effort to get you home safely. Do not hesitate to call us—our number is on your pass.

Golf Cart Testing Dates

Be Safe • Be Legal • Be Ready

Upcoming Testing

September 12

October — As Needed

Time: 10:00–11:00 AM

Location: Block 1, Lots 19/20

All operators under age 16 must complete the golf cart safety course and sign a waiver.

This week, Security issued four violations: two for failure to display block and lot identification and two for traveling the wrong way on a one-way road. Incident reports were completed for all four violations.

Security also completed three additional incident reports involving a verbal altercation, damage to a vehicle, and a carbon monoxide alarm in the pool shack. The fire department determined that the carbon monoxide detector was faulty, and it is being replaced.

In total, Security completed seven incident reports this week.

Safety Tip of the Week

When mowing your grass, please do not discharge grass clippings onto the roadway. Doing so is not only discourteous—it can also create a slipping hazard for pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and other vehicles.