June 24, 2023
The meeting was held via Zoom.  Treasurers report was given, finances stable, about a third of the members have paid 2023 dues.  Water quality reports for 2022 shows relative stability in the lake.  Lake Host program has coverage for Saturday & Sunday, seeks both volunteers for additional hours and donations.  The loons had two chicks this year.  LWIA officers Bill Kobertz and Jay Buckley are offering to continue to serve for an additional term.  The August meeting will be moved from the 12th to the 19th and be held at 9:30 at the Anchorage. A goup will be working on sorting LWIA historical records, digitizing many.  Richard Dunn has returned, report to the New Hampton police if sighted.  A handful of new business items were presented, for more details on all items please see the draft minutes here.

 

August 6, 2022
First in person meeting since COVID, held at the Anchorage (thank you).  Treasurer’s report given, finances stable.  Water Quality report slightly better than prior period, better than state medians.  Lake Host program is looking for donations and a volunteer to assist with timekeeping for next year.  The loons produced two chicks but one was lost to unknown causes.  There may be changes to the railroad on the west side of the lake, we’ll have to see what develops.  Nora Foster was voted in as Vice President and Linda Barnes was voted in as Secretary.  Nora Foster also completed the new contact book and many were distributed at the meeting.

June 25, 2022 (virtual)
Virtual meeting.  Treasurers report given and it was agreed to give $300 to NH Lakes and $20 to the Loon Preservation Committee.  Water Quality report from last August was a bit disappointing, the numbers are logged on the web site.  The Lake Host Program has funding for 3 days a week this year (Fri-Sun), looking for additional funding.  The Septic Commitee noted four homes upgraded their septic systems this year.  The loons nested early, two chicks.

August 7, 2021 (virtual)
Our second virtual meeting of the year.   The Secretary and Treasurer reports were given and approved.  Bill Kobertz was voted in as President and Jay Buckley and Mark Heminway were voted in as Treasurer and Communications respectively.   Updates were presented by Water Quality, Septic Committee and the Lake Host program.  Proposals for next year’s meetings were tentatively set for June 25 and August 6, 2022.

June 2021 (virtual)

August 8, 2020 (virtual)
Our second virtual meeting of the year, with great turnout.   The Secretary and Treasurer reports were given and approved.  Trish Epstein was voted in as Secretary and Mark Heminway as Communications Manager.  Charlie Goodwin presented the Water Quality Committee update and Catherine Greenleaf presented the Septic Committee report.  Proposals for next years meeting were tentatively set for June 26th and August 7th.

June 20, 2020 (virtual)
Secretary & Treasurer’s reports given and approved. Nominations for Secretary and Communications Manager are being accepted. Contact book will be updated this year. Nora Foster stepped down as Lake Host Coordinate – Association looking for a replacement. Loon egg has yet to hatch. Due to COVID-19, water testing will be pushed out. Septic survey will be emailed early July.

August 10, 2019
Katie Hedberg voted in as President; updates provided on water quality, beavers and loons. New septic system committee to develop owner survey to send in 2020. Lake Host program seeking a manager for 2020 as Nora Foster will no longer be managing.

June 22, 2019
Secretary & Treasurer’s reports given; Dave Reilly’s term as President is ending and he will not seek another term – nominations for President are being solicited; Jay Buckley will continue as Treasurer; 2020 meeting dates set for June 20 and Aug 8; volunteers needed for Lake Host program; updates provided on water quality, beavers, water level, and wildlife.

August 11, 2018
A By-laws change to increase yearly association dues to $30 was approved unanimously. Thanks were given to Ned Dwyer and Sara Jayne Steen for their commitment to the LWIA and for their service on the Executive Board. Officer elections were held and Jason St. Gelais and Wendy Traynor were elected to the positions of Vice President and Secretary, respectively.

June 23, 2018
A proposal to increase LWIA dues to $30 was proposed and approved to be voted on at the August meeting. The Annual Meeting and Pot Luck will be on August 11 (rain date August 12). The lake host program is up and running thanks to Nora Foster. Ray Paquette will be re-blazing the Bald Ledge Trail in early July. Please contact him if you would like to help.

August 12, 2017
By-Laws changes were reviewed and approved. Beaver issue was discussed and a working group organized. Nominating Committee is now a standing committee and looking for additional volunteers. 2018 meeting dates set: June 23 & Aug 11 (rain date Aug 12).

June 24, 2017
Bylaw changes reviewed and approved. Updates on the Lake Host Program, water quality tests, loon nesting raft and beaver dam activity. Deb Corr of the Waukewan and Winona Watershed Protective Association gave an update and invitation to a presentation.

August 13, 2016
Fireworks use position approved, new officers elected, updates on Lake Host program and water quality tests, 2017 meeting dates set.

June 26, 2016
Officer nominating committee formed. Updates on Lake Host program, water quality tests, and fireworks committee. Summer social & potluck, fishing derby and kayak race scheduled. NH Music Festival group trip planned.

August 15, 2015
Updates on Lake Host program and water quality tests, 2016 meeting dates set, and discussion from the floor on the use of fireworks on the lake.

June 20, 2015
Lake Host program initiated, 2014 water quality testing results, update on Watershed study, summer social & potluck scheduled, NH Music Festival group trip planned.

August 16, 2014
Officer elections, water quality update, milfoil and start of Lake Host program, update on Watershed study, possible oil spill on lake.

June 21, 2014
Waukewan Watershed study underway, 2013 water testing results, ski course permit approved, summer social & potluck scheduled, NH Music Festival group trip planned.

August 17, 2013
McManus property purchase approved by members, updates on 2013 Water Testing results, meeting with Water Safety Dept regarding request to review permits, Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee activities, and a purchase planned by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust.

June 22, 2013
Reminder of dues increase to $25, update on beavers, 2012 water testing results and 2013 testing dates, purchase of McManus property, ski course permit approved, summer social & potluck scheduled, NH Music Festival group trip planned.

Aug 5, 2012
Owner contact book published, 2012 dues still unpaid by some owners, officers elected for 2012-2014 term, appropriations for beaver removal, NH Music Festival Group trip, 2012 Fishing Derby & Canoe and Kayak Race.

June 23, 2012
Presention by the WWWPA, dues voted to increase to $25, Leslie Avery stepping down, Bob Proulx volunteered for position of Vice President, by-law amendments accepted, water quality presentation by Linda Heminway, summer social set for Aug 5, Fishing Derby & Canoe/Kayak race set for Sept 1.

August 20, 2011
Summer social huge success, bylaw changes presented by committee (to be voted on at June 2012 meeting), beaver removal on Snake River will be conducted, Linda Heminway presented lake water quality testing results, budget has been running a deficit and dues are down (membership push to commence)

June 25, 2011
Sgt Dirth from Marine Patrol atttended, his team will measure distance between islands and shore, committee created to review LWIA bylaws and suggest updates, Aug meeting set for Aug 20.

August 14, 2010
Summer social huge success, new officers elected, beaver removal, lake level update, general business.

June 26, 2010
Treasurer’s report, August meeting set, water quality review, beaver removal, officer elections committee formed, lake level update, Anchorage Lodge accepting memberships.

Aug 2009 meeting was cancelled due to weather

July 18, 2009, Meeting
Announcements, treasurer’s report, August meeting set, water quality review, lake level update, new business, member concerns.

August 30, 2008, Meeting
Location: Anchorage Lodge

July 19, 2008, Meeting
Location; 900 Winona Road

July 7, 2007, Meeting
Location: 900 Winona Road