In search of an RV Co

In search of an RV Co-op,

A Six Year Odyssey
by

Jack Yates

In 1984 a small group of RV'ers formed The Evergreen Chapter of the Escapees. Little did they realize then, that out of this group would emerge the leaders that would forge the teamwork to ultimately complete the beautiful Evergreen COHO Resort.

It wasn’t until March 1985, at the Escapade, that the idea was born to build a co-op. The next three years were filled with organizing, planning and searching. Committees were formed and plans were made to elect officers, obtain additional members, incorporate, search for land and start an escrow account for the members investment.

Over 15 properties were considered and countless hours were spent during these preparatory years. Delays were not uncommon. One parcel with a Sales Agreement ended up in court with a promoter suing the seller. The Co-op was able to withdraw from this mess and continued their search. Site plans would have to be changed.

It wouldn’t be until the 14^th of June 1988 that a purchase agreement would be signed for the Anderson Lake property, the future home of the Evergreen Co-op Resort. With all the committees in place and motivated, the arduous task of building the park will finally begin.

The next three years brought together various county departments, contractors and volunteers. Good negotiating skills, helpful contractors and persevering hard working volunteers that worked through adverse conditions brought the Co-op to permanent legal occupancy in 1991. In 2004 the name was changed to Evergreen COHO SKP Park.

Referance: Faye Hawkins and Betty Judkins, "The History of the Evergreen COHO Resort March 1985 – October 1, 1993", located in the COHO Clubhouse Library.