About RLMC
Rainbow Lakes Maintenance Corporation
Rainbow Lakes is a community consisting of 1,200 acres of natural homestead surrounding two lakes in southern Gratiot County, Michigan. Big Rainbow is a man-made reservoir lake covering 304 surface acres and twisting 4.5 miles. It is a private, all-sport lake with depths reaching up to 35 feet.
Little Rainbow is a smaller branch-off lake that is for non-motorized watercraft only. Both lakes are part of the Upper Maple Watershed. Water flowing from Big Rainbow via Pine Creek and then the Maple River provide a major source for the Grand River.
Rainbow Lakes Maintenance Corporation (RLMC) is the governing body that oversees the lake and its community of approximately 750 property owners, 80% of those being full-time residents.
RLMC is a private, non-profit corporation that acts as the governing body for the lake and its community. It consists of a nine-member Board of Directors who interpret and enforce the member-approved by-laws. The Board operates within a predictable budget based upon a mandatory, annual fee charged to all property owners.
- March 12, 2025
- April 9, 2025
- May 14, 2025
- June 11, 2025
- July 9, 2025 – CANCELLED
- The Annual Meeting of Members will be held on August 13, 2025 at 6 PM with the regular monthly meeting immediately following.
- September 10, 2025
- October 8, 2025
- November 12, 2025
- December 10, 2025
As a part of Gratiot County, Fulton Township, MI we are also subject to their laws and ordinances. The button below will take you to the Gratiot County Department of Ordinances page where you can view all the applicable ordinances. In particular, we are often asked about the ORV Ordinance.
2025 – 2026 Board of Directors
Bob Batis
President
Duane Trefil
Vice President
Greg Brooks
Treasurer
Lisa Minns
Secretary
Chuck Zemla
Director
Fred Gibbs
Director
Mitch Munger
Director
Ed Setterington
Director
Theron Shinew
Director
Volunteers
Newsletter
Alice Pearce
Fish
Rich Blemaster
John Panik
Wayne Ritz
Doug Schafer
Bill Snyder
Chris Snyder
Duane Trefil
Michael Werbish
Cory MacLennan
Garage Sales
Addie Brown
Fish & Aquatic Control
Chris Snyder
Office
Loni Wright – Office Manager
Marylynne Tice – Office Assistant
Security
Pam Baxter
Bill D. Hester
Lucas Holey
Alyssa Lambert
Drew Salada
Maintenance
Paul George
Bill D. Hester
Fireworks
Duane Trefil
Management
Boat Storage
Steve Breen
Paul George
Ron Jacobs
Bill Mitchell
Dave Redman
Wayne Ritz
Duane Trefil
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Board Meeting Minutes
Click on the document icon to view and download the minutes for that month. If you would like meeting minutes for a meeting older than 6 months, please contact us.
Boat Storage
Rainbow Lake offers lake residents the opportunity for both inside and outside boat storage. Outside boat storage in our fenced and locked yard is FREE OF CHARGE.
We encourage other large recreational items like campers, RVs, and trailers to be parked here as well not on your homestead for extended periods of time.
Inside storage is also available for a fee and on a first come – first served basis. See the chart below for prices. All fees are due at time of storage. Checks should be made to RLMC. Only property members in good standing will be allowed to store items.
RLMC is not responsible for lost or damaged property, please obtain your own insurance.
Boat Size
|
Rates |
| Single Jet Ski | $90 |
| Double Jet Ski | $150 |
| Under 14′ | $150 |
| 15′ to 17′ | $195 |
| 18′ to 20′ | $225 |
| 21′ to 23′ | $255 |
| 24′ to 26′ | $285 |
| 27′ and over | $315 |
Indoor storage removal
Indoor storage removal is scheduled for 2 dates – the 1st Saturday in May or the 3rd Saturday in May.
When bringing your boat in for storage you will be asked to complete an information slip and choose one of these dates for your removal. Click the button to download the Storage Agreement.
(Let us know if either of the dates will not work.)
The association has 2 pontoon trailers available for use FREE OF CHARGE. Please use the lights and keep your travel to a radius of 25 miles. Please note that the RLMC pontoon trailers are for bi-toons and not tri-toons.
All items stored inside or outside must be tagged with your name, phone number, and the date of storage along with item description. All stored items must have current registration or plate. Tags and slips are available at the main gate entrance or in the office.
For more information regarding boat storage, contact:
Paul George
989-682-4809
Dave Redman
989-292-0898
Wayne Ritz
517-331-4270
Ron Jacobs
989-233-9818
Bill Mitchell
517-285-4348
Rainbow Lake Beaches
Rainbow Lake has many lakeside parks and beaches scattered around the lake for property owner use and enjoyment. The main beach being the largest offers bathrooms that are open in season, a sand volleyball court, and extra boat docking piers in addition to the lake’s only boat launch.
Beaches offer a great place for small children to safely enjoy the water as they have marked and bouyed swim areas. Picnic tables are available for eating and gathering. Outside visitors are welcome to these areas as long as they are accompanied by a RLMC property owner. If you do make use of these areas, please be courteous and clean up before you leave.
Office Hours
May 1 – September 30
Tuesday 9-2
Wednesday 1-6
Thursday 9-2
October 1 – April 30
Tuesday 9-3
Wednesday 1-6
The office will be closed on these Observed Holidays: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Please watch the Rainbow Lakes Facebook page in the event there is a special closing due to a sick day or some other unforeseen reason.