Fishhawk
Newsletter–Aug. 09
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Annual meeting wrap-up
During the
annual meeting, held Aug. 1, 2009, the following people were elected to the board
by a quorum of members: Glen Post (re-elected as president); Gary Mohnkern, and
Dan Shippy.
With 57 voting members present, the budget for next year was also
approved.
Various topics were discussed during the session, including the fact
that the lake will need to be lowered up to four feet when
Also discussed was the surplus of boats that were abandoned after
the flood. The boats, including 2 pedal boats and one row boat, have been lodged
at the maintenance building. On Saturday, August. 16, they were sold to interested
members, generating $175 that will be added to the general fund.
Volunteer update
We now have all the volunteers we need for the Fishhawk Lake Ecological
Foundation. Thank you to those who volunteered. Additional volunteers are now needed
for the Architectural, Social and Neighborhood Watch committees. Contact the office
if you’re interested.
Aug. 8 Board Meeting
One week after
the annual meeting, the board held its regular monthly session on Saturday, August
8. New board members were welcomed during the annual board organizational session.
Those elected or appointed to the following positions are:
1.
President = Glen Post
2.
Vice president = Sally Doherty
3.
Secretary = Linda Rinehart
4.
Treasurer = Joe Cardona
5.
Legal = Jean Martwick
6.
Buildings & Grounds = Eugene Whitley
7.
Fish, Wildlife, Dredging and Woods = Gene Kleen
8.
9.
Communications = Dan Shippy
Kathy Cardona, existing
chair of the Architectural Committee, and Mary Post, existing chair of the Social
Committee, were re-appointed.
In addition, the Ecological
Foundation Board of Directors were named. They are: Gary Mohnkern, Gene Kleen, Monica
Mersinger, Mark Doherty, and Vic Dykstra.
Our congratulations and
thanks to the above members. You provide a valuable service to this lake community
we love.
Social Events:
·
Kids’ Fun Day + all-lake picnic
(on Labor Day - Saturday,
Sept. 5)
Come one and all for this fabulous family affair, with the theme “Pirates
of Fishhawk Lake.” The event will be held on the island. Times/activities are:
*11 a.m.---The Decorated Boat Parade
*11:30 a.m. ---The Childrens’ Costume Parade. (Note: every child that dresses up for the parade
will receive a prize.)
*Noon ----Family picnic.
The lake will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and lemonade. Attendees should bring
one large side dish or dessert for each four people in your group (i.e. if
there are 12 of you in your group, bring three large dishes to share!!) Also, bring
your own place settings and chairs, and your own beverage if you’d rather have something
other than lemonade.
*After lunch---- Picnic-type games will be held, including egg tosses, sack races,
etc.
·
Soft Country Concert for the family
This fun activity
will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 3-6 p.m. on the island. Featured will
be the band, Lock, Stock & Barrel, a group of four country singers from
Bring the whole family
and come and enjoy!