Lone Lake 2023
Thanks to the almost 100 Lone Lake responders for completing the survey sent out last month. (If life was too busy for you this time around, know that your input is always appreciated. Email lonelakepoa@gmail.com with additional thoughts or to help in 2023.)
Boat Parade
Results will be evident as the year progresses. While it was a close call, just a few more people prefer to watch or participate in the annual LLPOA 4th of July boat parade/dock decoration on the actual calendar day of July 4. Noon was also the slightly preferred time; know that you can now add that to your 2023 calendar—Tuesday, July 4, 2023, annual boat parade
Newsletter
Input for our newer form of communication, this online newsletter, as well as the Facebook page, was positive. We do look for information and knowledge to be shared, so again, if you have historical facts about our lake, are a longtime resident with stories to share, or other important information for those interested, please let us know with an email.
Social Media
We all enjoy the online photos, updates from lakeside when we aren’t there, and the real reason LLPOA exists….to keep our lake clean and safe years into the future.
Volunteering
Thanks to those who volunteered to help either for the membership drive or to join the board. More of you may have volunteered but your email wasn’t shared. If you do not hear from the board or President Steve Frasier in the coming weeks, please email us at lonelakepoa@gmail.com as we look forward to “the more the merrier”.
Membership Drive
Lastly, the final topic of the survey concerned the membership drive. For years and years, many volunteers have set aside time to knock at your door, share lake information, welcome spring to Lone Lake, and ask for your membership in promoting a healthy lake.
Results suggest many residents prefer an online method. An online opportunity has been in existence for a number of years, using PayPal, but more promotion will be utilized in 2023. The hope is, as it has always been when going door-to-door and we miss you or you don’t have the cash or checkbook right now, we are counting on you to take the time to use the online system or print and snail mail it in, whatever is preferred.
We hope for every resident on the lake to join together to keep our lake clean. Your $25 is used or saved for needs now and in the future for the best interests of the lake.
Use this link to download the membership form. Payment online can be made via PayPal. As it is 2023, the membership drive has begun if you prefer the online method.
We would like to offer another online option to pay and currently are researching any other methods. (PayPal does charge a fee so LLPOA does not receive the entire $25.)
If you have any background or information concerning how non-profits can utilize another online payment method, please share that information with us. Beginning research seems to indicate options are very slim. (Of course, you may print the form and pay using a stamp and an envelope.👍)
We will continue to have some volunteers visit those not choosing to register or re-register ahead of time. (We promise to try to not bother you if you have prepaid.). The door to door membership drive will start again around Memorial Day weekend.
Neighbors helping out
As with the recent MLEC outages during the heavy snowstorm in late December, we appreciate neighbors taking the time to check on other neighbors and online communications to keep all cabins and residents safe.
Enjoy this wonderful winter season which allows all of us to smile when summer arrives.
Native Trees and Shrubs now available to order from Aitkin County
Various trees and shrubs best for growing in the Aitkin County area are now available to order. Pick up will be in early May. Descriptions, photos, and more information available. Supplies are limited. AitkinSWCD information here. Many residents have utilized this service for updates to their property. Great to think about when the thermometer reads -10F!