Dear CranHill Campground and Cottage Friends,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this email to you today. If you’re like me you’ve been looking forward to coming to CranHill for your stay. Well, that stay is, unfortunately, going to have to wait just a little while longer.
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced that the Stay-At-Home order will remain in effect until May 28th. With this order, she has essentially required CranHill’s Campgrounds and Cottage Rentals to remain closed until at least May 28th. As difficult as this is for us, we rejoice because as a Christian organization we get to represent Christ in honoring the authorities over us (Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13).
Believe me, we really want to be open, and we really want you here. We not only desperately need the revenue, but we simply love the ministry that happens while you’re here. You’re not just like family… you are family.
You are entitled to a full refund without cancellation fees because we are required to cancel your reservation.
You may choose one of the following options:
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DONATE your received payments to CranHill to help support the current financial needs of this ministry. In this case, you will receive a tax receipt for 100% of the funds donated and you can then make another reservation for a future date.
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REBOOK your received payment for a future date during the 2020 camping season. In this case, we would love to help you find another date this summer.
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REFUND Your received payment will be 100% refunded to you. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of your reservation date and credited back to your credit card or sent by check.
If you choose Option 1 or Option 3, we will process your request and you will receive the proper communication showing your donation or your refund.
If you choose Option #2, we will give you a phone call to assist your rebooking. Or feel free to give us a call during normal office hours at your convenience.
We are still planning to open the campground and cottages this season just as soon as we can. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for further updates. You might also want to catch a new weekly update video called “The Porch.”
Thank you so much for your partnership and prayers during these unique days. We continue to pray for all our guests, that the Lord would make these days a great time of family connectedness to each other and to the Lord regardless of all that is happening around us.
Blessings, and we look forward to seeing you soon here at the Ranch.
In Christ,

A FUN FAMILY FISHING FUNDRAISER
FISHING ROUND UP

Saturday September 13, 2025
On Hillview Lake
Thank you for participating in the CranHill Fishing Roundup! Your participation and support plays a key role in making sure CranHill Ranch continues to be the place where God provides the opportunity for life-changing experiences for summer youth campers, family campers, and retreat groups.
Registration and Entry Fee
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The entry fee is $30.00 per person or $100.00 for a family/team of 4 (Alternative Adult $30, Youth $25)
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Team size can be 2 to 4 anglers
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All participants must register with the link below
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Participants must download the iAngler app on their smartphone and create a user account
Fishing Roundup Format
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This is a catch, photo and release event.
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Participants are encouraged but not required, to get pledges for “inches of fish” caught.
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This will be a family event which will include on-shore activities for family members not fishing.
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Morning coffee and doughnuts will be provided
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Grab-N-Go lunch will be available
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Awards dinner will follow the event
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A limited number of canoes and rowboats are available for rent
Fishing Roundup Rules
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Fish must be caught on Hillview Lake on September 13, 2025 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Fishing can be done from shore or boat. No fishing from the swim area dock.
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Catches will be submitted and scored using the iAngler app: Each inch = 1 point
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Minimum submittable catch size is 4”.
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A photo of each fish against a measuring device is required
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A ‘Hero Shot’ photo of the angler with his catch is appreciated.

Become a Sponsor
We are looking for business sponsors to help with us in making this a great event. We have 7 different levels of sponsorship to help you get the most out of your gift.
Big Reel: $5,000
• 3 Feathered Flags with logos at event
• Full page ad inside front cover of the program
• Bring a personal greeting to all participants
• Special mentions throughout event
• Social Media Mentions leading up to event
Lunker: $3,000
• 2 Feathered Flags with logos at event
• Half-page ad inside of the program
• Special mentions throughout event
• Logo on CranHill webpage
• Social Media Mentions leading up to event
Leader: $1,500
• 2 Sandwich boards with logos at event
• Half-page ad inside of the program
• Special mentions throughout event
• Logo on CranHill webpage
• Social Media Mentions leading up to event
Stringer: $750
• 2 Sandwich boards with logos at event
• Quarter-page ad inside of the program
• Special mentions throughout event
• Logo on CranHill webpage
• Social Media Mentions leading up to event
Bobber Bites Snack Sponsor: $250
• 1 Banner with logo at event
• Listing inside of the program
• Special mentions throughout event
• Logo on CranHill webpage
Shore Lunch: $3,000
• 2 Feathered Flags with logos at event
• Half-page ad inside of the program
• Special mentions throughout event
• Logo on CranHill webpage
• Social Media Mentions leading up to event
Trophy: $50-$250
• Business name and phone number listed in program
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW TO FILL OUT OUR SPONSOR FORM ONLINE!

Help Transform Lives.
In 2024, we had 625 summer campers make a known decisions for Christ at camp!
Kids need camp, and we can't make this happen without the support of people like you. In 2024 we raised over $60,000 at our golf fundraiser, which went directly to supporting CranHill Ministries.
If you would like to sign up a team to fish, or you would like to be a sponsor, contact our Advancement Director, Joel Russcher, at joel@cranhillranch.com

