Chronological History - Webster Lake Association Meeting August 12, 2003

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Webster Lake Association – Chronological History

• July 2002

• An email went out to a small group concerning the lack of representation in town government and the need for a lake association

• With the support of this group a domain name was purchased and website began to take shape

• August 2002

• The first WLA Meeting was organized at Point Breeze

• Officers were elected

• Membership structure was decided.

• Committees were formed

• A charity softball game was held with the staff of Point Breeze to benefit the Hole-In-The-Wall Gang

• September 2002

• With the help of Representative Paul Kujawski and Senator Moore, the WLA was able to get a commitment from Secretary Durand (Executive Office of Environmental Affairs) to begin funding of a Sediment Control Program for Webster Lake. The total program commitment was for $4.35 million.

• October 2002

• The 1^st WLA Board of Directors was elected

• The 1st Quarterly WLA Newsletter went out to our members

• Through the Town Meeting process we succeeded in amending a by-law regarding dock permits

• Our financial first budget was submitted

• The Environmental Committee established a mission and prioritized goals

• November 2002

• We held a “Junque Trunk” Auction as a 1^st WLA Fundraiser

• We participated in a Food Drive for the Webster Food Share

• Our By-Laws were completed

• WLA has joined COLAP (Mass Congress of Lakes and Ponds) and NALMS (North American Lake Management Society)

• December 2002

• The WLA Logo was approved

• The Environmental Committee sent a letter to the BOS to prevent the continuation of Weed Harvesting

• A “Happy Huladays” New Year’s Eve Beach Party was held at Point Breeze

• The Safety Signs to be posted around the lake were completed

• January 2003

• We announced a new Webster Lake Association Historian position

• We began the formation of a Webster Lake Association Business Plan

• The amended Dock By-Law was submitted to the Attorney General’s office

• February 2003

• A WLA presentation was recorded for our local cable access channel

• Paul LaFramboise met with the Webster Board of Selectmen to explain our mission

• We participated in a COLAP seminar

• GeoSyntec gave a presentation on Lake Management for the Environmental Committee

• Sailing Association announced no more weed harvesting in their cove until after our lake survey

• WORC hosted a Radio Show on Ice Fishing Safety and the Randy & Courtney Wade of the WLA participated

• March 2003

• We received our non-profit status from the IRS

• We are applied for a historical grant through the Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor

• Webster Lake had a minor mention in the April issue of Reader’s Digest.

• Aquatic Controls gave a presentation on Lake Management for the Environmental Committee

• April 2003

• The Attorney General’s office approved the amended dock by-law

• Lycott gave a presentation on Lake Management for the Env Committee

• A Webster Lake Photography contest and 2004 Calendar was announced

• May 2003

• We participated in the Town’s Earth Day by organizing clean-up crews around the lake

• We began sales of Webster Lake Association T-Shirts

• We selected GeoSyntec as our Lake Management Partner

• June 2003

• GeoSyntec gave a presentation to our members on the plans for the Lake Survey as well as potential future projects

• The Town voted to suspend the dock permit program for one year

• We put together a deal with Land’s End to provide WLA clothing to our members

• Fund Raising efforts specific to the Lake Management Program began

• July 2003

• GeoSyntec’s Survey of Invasive Weeds and Water Quality took place on the lake

• We held the first ever WLA Boat Parade as part of the Town’s 4^th of July celebration

• We announced a SeaDoo Raffle to raise money for the Lake Management Program

• August 2003

• We held the WLA Birthday Party at Indian Ranch

• We began sales of the Webster Lake Association Flags

• We voted on the 13 top lake photos for the 2004 Webster Lake Association Calendar

• We selected the winner of the Lake Management SeaDoo Raffle