Lake Allatoona Association

Lake Allatoona AssociationLetter from President and MinutesThe Voice of Allatoona

Board Of Directors

Letter From The President of LAA

LAA Mission Statement

LAA Minutes

Board Of Directors

Board of Directors: Meet the Board

Sean Nicholl - Chairman

Biltcore, Inc.

340 Cherokee Street

Marietta, Ga. 30060

Office: 770-422-6002

Fax: 770-422-6084

www.biltcore.com

snicholl_biltcore.com

Cathy Mayo -Treasurer/Membership

Lake Resident

P.O. Box 417

Emerson, GA 30137

678-446-6791

allatoonalady_comcast.net

Mike Bearden

Lake Resident

30 Bluebird Circle

White, GA 30184

mfbearden_yahoo.com

Aaron Feldt

Lake Resident

10 Whipporwill Lane

White, GA 30184

akfeldt_comcast.net

Dean Bourne

Marietta Marine

6986 Bells Ferry Road

Canton, GA 30114

(770) 720-2922

dean_mariettamarine.com

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Lake Greetings!Thank you for visiting the Lake Allatoona Association (LAA). We love this Lake with its miles of undeveloped shoreline and great coves, beaches, fishing, and amenities. Our mission is to be the Voice of Lake Allatoona. Simply put, LAA works to protect water quality and water level. To achieve these two fundamental objectives, we are working on a number of our own programs and with other entities. These efforts relate to water quality, water level, shoreline maintenance, boating safety, and fun events like Oktoberfest. In addition, LAA serves as an educational and knowledge resource for Lake users and government entities. For example, to ensure that government entities understand what must be done to protect and preserve the Lake, we have developed a comprehensive Position Statement.The recent drought was devastating to both water quantity and quality and highlighted many of the issues that need work. We must not forget the damage that was caused to the Lake during this drought. However, the threats to the Lake continue. For example, the water wars have the potential to negatively affect the Lakes water levels and, therefore, quality. We must not wait until the next drought or major crises to act to protect and preserve this Lake.LAA has grown from a small group to over 2,000 members in just a couple of years. The members include Lake residents, day users, day boaters, fishermen, slip renters, environmentalists, and businesses on and around the Lake. There is much that can and should be done. Since we are all volunteers, we are able to do more with each active member, whether that is environmental protection, education, activist programs, or fun events like Oktoberfest. I encourage you to become involved. If youre not already a member, please join us in this worthwhile organization. There are many opportunities to make a real impact on one of our committees. For example, the Oktoberfest Team is working hard to as they plan for a bigger and better event this year.This is our Lake! As a co-founder of LAA, I will continue to work hard and look forward to working side-by-side with you. Together we can make a difference and ensure that this Lake is protected and our Voice heard! Thank you for your interest in a better future for our very special and unique, Lake Allatoona!Sean NichollSean NichollChairman & President
LAA Mission Statement

Mission Statement:

The Lake Allatoona Associations' mission is to bring together lake users, local businesses, government, and environmental agencies as one unifying voice to provide the needed public awareness and provide supplemental funding to aide in the preservation of water quality and water level.

LAA Minutes

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LAKE ALLATOONA ASSOCIATIONAnnual Meeting MinutesBoard of Directors20 November 2009Location: Allatoona Landing Attendees: * Directors: Sean Nicholl (Chair), Members: Mike Bearden, Angi Bruton, Michelle Eckart, Cathy Mayo * Exec. Dir.: Betsy Amos * Members: 6 Members Absent: Eric Williams (Director) · Opening· Meeting called to order by Chairman· Member attendees welcomed· Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance · Treasurers Report: 11/17/09 balance on hand $8,597.38. Finances continue stable. · Membership Report: Strong recent growth through both core membership - which has now reached 62 - and imminent addition of 750 sponsored memberships through Allatoona Landing members plus approximately 1250 expected from Holiday Harbor, Two Daze Pleasure Yacht Club, and Bay Marine sponsored members. The net result is that LAA will shortly have about 2,000 registered members. Three people joined LAA at the Annual Meeting. · Events Report * Oktoberfest: Full report was made on the inaugural Oktoberfest event held on October 24 at Holiday Harbor Marina. * Photo Opportunity: Assembly underway of various photos to document low water level effects for publicity uses. · Position Statement: Extensive presentation, explanation, question and answer session regarding the completed draft documents that set forth LAAs official position as to USACE, water level, water quality, management practices and proposed changes, as well as planned public release process. Several document sets that the Board has developed over the past year were discussed, displayed and/or distributed, including: * Main Position Statement Document * Action Plan * 10 Did Ya Knows * Display Posters (2) · Member questions and comments continued from those involved with the above discussion session. Attending members were encouraged to become personally active with their involvement on subject matters of their interests/expertise by way of contacting individual Board members for guidance as to how to plug-in; several responded with affirmations that they would do so. · Election of Directors process: Discussed the current process as outlined in the By-Laws and the need to improve this process. The Board will review and make the appropriate changes. · Chair called for a motion to adjourn. Adjourned by unanimous vote.

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