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Do your part to reduce the spread of Swimmers' Itch...
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WATERFOWL!
(Find out more at www.swimmersitch.org)
Some members have asked for a flyer to help inform guests and renters of the problems with feeding waterfowl.
Click here to download the flyer
Committee Reports & Updates Water Safety Report
In the fall 2007 LLA newsletter I wrote an article concerning the rules and regulations pertaining to the operation of watercraft. In that article I wrote that there are approximately 98 laws/ordinances that pertain to the operation of watercraft and that most of these are considered to be misdemeanors (ticket can be issued and /or an arrest made). According to Sgt. Chris Oossee of the Grand Traverse County Marine Division, many of these violations are being converted by the Legislature and are now considered civil infractions.
LLA President Conville and I met with Sheriff Fewins and Sgt. Oossee to discuss this year’s boating season on Long Lake. As you know, LLA will be providing supplemental funding to the Sheriff Department for additional marine patrols on the weekends and holidays as we have done in the past. Sheriff Fewins indicated to us that the Marine Division would be taking a more proactive approach in the enforcement of the boating laws this season. Instead of a warning, it would be more likely that a citation would be issued in many cases. The number of hours a marine officer will be on patrol on Long Lake will be approximately the same as last summer.
Sgt. Oossee will be attending our June 16th meeting. He will be able to answer your questions regarding the boating law changes and any other boating concerns you may have.
The 2008 handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities will be available at the meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting and would like a copy, please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail. I will make sure to get a copy to you.
Enjoy the boating season on Long Lake.
Mike Pifer, Chairman
Water Safety Committee
Lake Management Report
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Map of Treatment Sites
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Community Affairs Report
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Communications Report
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Membership/Nomination
There is no significant new information to report since the Annual Discussion and Association meetings in June and August. LLA membership remains at approximately 400. 28% of our 2007 revenue was generated by donations.
We are requesting all LLA members to speak with their neighbors and friends around the lake, and encourage them to become members of the Long Lake Association. The committee will continue to try to solicit membership and participation. Depending upon budgetary constraints, we may attempt to put together a membership directory which could be potentially available within a password protected "members only" portion of the LLA website, and if not cost prohibitive we may print this for all members as well.
We have some very attractive flags for sale. The LLA logo is on them with a deep green background. Sizes are available for use on flagpoles and boats. Let’s turn the lake green with these flags this year!!
If anyone has compliments or constructive criticism, please contact one of your LLA board members. We are listed on the website with phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses.
Have a colorful Autumn and wonderful Winter season,
Chuck Weitz,
Membership Chairman
