CWLA Board Meeting August 15, 2024, 6:30 pm, Warsaw Town Hall

CWLA Board Meeting

August 15, 2024

6:30 pm

Warsaw Town Hall

Attending: Tony Langerud, Terry Heimer, Tim Mathre, Michelle Voegele, Lisa Sammon, Keith Valentyn, Melissa Lutz, Tom Nass

Absent: None

1. Introductions and welcome to new board member, Tom Nass

2. Annual Fundraiser Review

   1. 2024 Fundraiser generated $6,500

   2. Continue to use sign up genius to get volunteers

3. Association Financial Report and Review

   1. Review of Financials for YTD 2024 (8/15/2024)

      1. Operating Income $34,473

      2. Expenses  $22,721.67

      3. Net Income $11,751.33

      4. Checking Account Balance $31,453.56

      5. All expenses paid for the year

4. 2024 APM Program (Lake Treatment)

   1. $19,350 in revenue less $15,956 in expense = $3,394 surplus (includes two pre-paids for next year)

4. End of the season Association Social event

   1. Goal:  September 22, 2024

      1. 2 - 5 pm

      2. Michelle to call Troy Temple for corn dogs or cheese curds and Kona Ice

      3. Moe will reserve the shelter

      4. If they renew or have renewed their 2025 membership or join for 2025, they get a $5 coupon.  Voted and approved.

      5. Membership for 2025 is $60.  Voted and approved.

      6. Drawing for one free 2026 membership.  Voted and approved.

      7. Moe will do flyer for the event and $5 coupons.

      8. Tim will manage the new member sign ups and collections.

      9. Do a membership update at 4:30 pm.

5. Website and general communications strategy

   1. Website

      1. Holly Sobrack created the website.

      2. $200/month for website management

      3. Possible contract to do initial clean up

      4. Michelle to follow up with Holly to get more information

      5. Create signs (6) at parks with the website QR code for the association (Keith)

   2. Communication

      1. 200 properties around the Lakes

      2. Facebook page has around 200 people

      3. Emails for 160 people

   3. Annual mailing for the dues

      1. Goal to send in late February.

      2. Create invoices for dues/info on treatment (Tim)

      3. Include a flyer or newsletter to go with it (Lisa)

      4. Make lake association logo (Lisa)

6. 2024 Chemical Treatment and 2025 Chemical Treatment Map

   1. Need to make a decision at the September/October meeting to get on the 2025 calendar

7. 2025 Calendar Items

May	Fourth Friday Flotilla May 30th
June	June 28th - Fundraiser @ Channel Fourth Friday Flotilla 6/27
July	July 5th - Boat Parade Fourth Friday Flotilla 7/25
August	Fourth Friday Flotilla 8/29
September	September 21st - Membership Drive and Social

8. Board Meetings

   1. April through October 2025.

9. Board membership

   1. Tom Nass will join the board.  Voted and approved.

   2. Lisa Sammon is secretary

   3. Should have one more member to have 9

10. IRS Non-profit status - hold for next meeting

11. Next Meetings: 

    1. September 19th

       1. Business Meeting at 6:00 - 7:00 pm

       2. 7:00 pm with Cannon Valley Watershed

    2. October 17th

    3. 2025 meeting dates:

       1. April 17, 2025

       2. May 15, 2025

       3. June 19, 2025

       4. July 17, 2025

       5. August 21, 2025

       6. September 18, 2025

       7. October 16, 2025