Welcome back to another summer on Lone Lake! To once again be able to meet in person and have live events makes everyone smile. There is a lot going on within our lake association and we would like to update you on current and upcoming events.
First, thank you for your membership in the LLPOA. Our membership team has been calling on neighbors and members to sign up with them, mail it in, or online. Currently we have 95 membership renewals and new members. Several areas still have not been covered. If we missed you at the cabin, you can sign up online using PayPal at www.lonelake.org under Donate-Annual Dues or remit your $25 check to the LLPOA, P.O. Box 10, Aitkin, MN 56431. Another way we are better together. This link will get you to the membership form.
Secondly, we are getting ready for the upcoming 4th of July weekend. We will be having the Lone Lake Triathlon, Boat Parade and Dock Contest on Sunday, July 4th. The triathlon begins at 8:30 at the public beach with swim, bike, and run competition for males, females, and teams. Medals for the top three winners in each category. For more details contact Matt VanSlooten at Mattvs14@gmail.com
Following the triathlon will be the boat parade beginning at 1:00pm, meeting in the bay by the public landing. For those "dry-docked", the decorating contest applies to docks, speed boats, and pontoons, so no reason not to share your patriotism and creativity. This year we will travel west (clockwise) with last year's winners, the Gmach/Mann and Holum families leading the parade and acting as judges and photographers.
All long weekend, look for AIS boat inspection the entire 4th of July weekend. Good for us!
Next, please know we are aware many members were concerned about an online posting which advertised camping sites for tents and RV's in the SW corner of the lake. Working with Aitkin Planning and Zoning Director Andrew Carlstrom, the posting was in violation of the zoning ordinances of Aitkin County and the owner ordered to cease and desist. Be sure to check with Aitkin Environmental Service before embarking on projects that alter your dwelling, property, and/or it's use. Refer to your copy of the Aitkin County Shoreland Homeowner's Guide to Lake Stewardship.
Lastly, we will be having a LIVE Annual Meeting on July 17th at 11am at the Preiner's storage building, 30353 Oak Avenue. This year the luncheon will be provide by the LLPOA for health safety reasons. Final details will be sent to members via email and postcard. The annual business meeting will include a bylaw amendment and election of officers and directors. This is where we need you! if you are interest in serving, please let me know at sfrazier@usjet.net. It will be great to see everyone again!
Finally, thank you for your support of the LLPOA. Please contact us with any questions and/or concerns that you have about our lake or the lake association.
See you on the lake!
Steve Frazier
LLPOA president