August 12th, 2005

"Webster Lake Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing, preserving and protecting the quality of the lake and its watershed through the promotion of responsible, effective environmental & educational policies. We shall strive to strengthen and unite the Webster Lake Community through recreational, social and civic activities. Our mission is to preserve this regionally unique resource as a pristine legacy for future generations."

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WLA
P.O. Box 156
Webster, MA 01570-0156

 
 

 

Webster Lake Association Meeting
Point Breeze Restaurant
Tuesday, August 9, at 7:00 P.M.

President's Report

  • A meeting on this year's Weed Treatment Program will be held at Point Breeze on Monday August 15 at 7 pm with Gerry Smith from ACT. Paul LaFramboise will speak about what has been done and what we can look forward to. Please come if you would like the latest information

Vice Presidents Report

  • Lands End orders-We will be putting in orders for jackets again. Jane Hill will email information soon.

  • Newsletter- will be coming out soon and please look next to your name on the mailing label for your dues expiration date. If you are due, please send a check to the WLA for $20 (or more?) per person and return it c/o Joan Wentland, 31 Bay View Rd. Webster 01570

  • We agreed by vote to accept the spelling of the lake as Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg. This is now our official spelling with 45 letters (not 49). Motion made by Ernie Benoit and seconded by Anita Pichette

Treasurer's Report

  • Approval of financial statement- Moved by Ernie Benoit and seconded by Paul Turner to accept Treasurer's report as submitted.

  • We have a balance of $28,356.47.

  • Please remember to pay your dues and encourage others to become members

Secretary's Report

  • Membership is at 488 people and we would welcome more from the lake and town of Webster as well as lake supporters who wish to contribute to the cause.

  • Motion to Approve of Minutes from our June General Meeting-moved by Ernie Benoit and seconded by Paul Turner to accept

  • Lake Watch reminder-We needs to report any violations to our local police in the areas of reckless boating, violations, littering etc. as they will act and appreciate the tips. Also, it would be a good thing to say thank you once in while to those town officials (police) who monitor our lake.

  • Please update any changes to your email address by sending a note to websterlakeassoc@charter.net  in order to stay current with what is happening around the lake

  • We raffled of donated prints by Ron Harden and Linda Littleton in lieu of the 50/50 raffle we usually do

  • Educational information on landscaping was provided to the attendees

Environmental Committee Report

  • Report from Ernie Benoit on Water Quality Testing and the Weed Watch Seminar

    • The team is out monitoring every other Wednesday and compiling the information that Ernie will be tabulating for us.

    • f you wish to join in, report to Ernie Benoit's house on Wednesday morning 8/24, 9/7, 9/24, /10/8 9:30 on the dock

  • Ernie reported that we now seem to have an invasion of Pondweed - a non invasive weed but pesky non the less. The DEP said we could take measures to control it if it is a nuisance.

FUN-draisers Committee Report

  • Calendar update (Carolyn and Rebecca)- Carolyn displayed the winning calendar pictures for us to see. Congrats to all the winners.

    • The ads and business cards are all sold for the next year calendar. Great work Carolyn, Rebecca and the committee members who work very hard to raise funds and promote the WLA.

    • Calendars will be on sale at the October meeting and make great holiday gifts

  • Raffle report (Judy and Linda)

    • We sold 253 tickets for the raffle

    • Huge thanks to all the volunteers who went out every week to sell tickets.

    • We will have raised approximately $18,000 that will go to weed treatment for next year so thank you all.

  • Maps of the lake done by Rebecca Leonard are still on sale for $40.00 and part of the proceeds go to the WLA.

  • We may do more flags and T-shirts next spring

  • Upcoming events

    • If you are interested in organizing a golf tournament for next fall, please contact Anita Pichette. We could use some male input here and encourage all our golfers to help out with this.

    • We are still planning a Halloween party; Valentines Dance and more so stay tuned.

  • If you want to assist the FundRaising committee, the next meeting will be September 12 at Nancy Healy's home

Old Business

  • Peter Luchina spoke on the Killdeer Road Race which will be held on September 10th. You can walk or run. The cost is $12 and part of the profits will go to WLA. Get involved, stay fit and have fun.

  • Killdeer Island Block party to follow the Road Race

  • Several WLA Members volunteered for the Danskin Triathlon volunteers Our thanks to all of you who volunteered and represented the WLA.

New Business

  • Hawaiian Raffle - The winning ticket went to Fran Lesperance of Worcester - Have a great trip!

  • AJ from Point Breeze pulled the winning ticket after all stubs were cross-referenced by two accountants.

  • This is our major fundraiser and again, thanks to everyone who purchased tickets, sold tickets and to Empire Travel. A special thanks to Point Breeze, Colonial Club and Waterfront Mary's for allowing us to sell at your establishments.

Announcements

  • Next WLA Meeting - October 11th at Indian Ranch

  • Next Board Meeting - August 30th at Colonial