GLA NEWS
See all recent and past news and announcements from the Green Lake Association below. If you’d like to contribute to the Green Lake Association Blog & News page, please contact us.
Treasurer’s Tidbits
What great lake weather we have had so far!
Our membership renewals have been awesome this year…all paid members are listed in this newsletter. If you have not done so it is NOT to late to send your dues in for 2010 as they are accepted all year long. Membership dues are the major revenue stream and we are behind budget by $700.
Let’s support the GLA in the following ways:
1. Membership Dues – $35
2. Drop-off your aluminum cans at our Recycling Bin (Chisago Liquors)
3. Volunteer (committee member or at an event)
4. Donate $ in the Paddle Boxes (Brinks, Chisago Liquors and Bait on 8)
5. Purchase a Sweatshirt
6. Play Bingo (October 9)
7. Donate a Silent Auction Basket ( by October 1)
Julie Vick – Treasurer
EVENT CANCELLED
The annual July 4th Boat Parade has been cancelled.
Due to no event coordinator and lack of participation.
Spring Bingo
Our spring bingo was a moderate success. The beautiful April weather gave everyone spring fever and we all wanted to be outside. We thank all who attended to support the Green Lake Association. A huge thank you goes out to all the volunteers who helped with this event.
Pam Standish
Secretary
Presidents Corner
Spring has sure been interesting so far. We have had our usual Minnesota weather ups and downs but overall it has been beautiful. Summer is upon us and with it comes much activity on Green Lake. There is good and bad with the increased activity. The good is that we all look forward to the warm weather and getting out on the water. The bad is that with increased boat activity Milfoil is being spread to areas that were not infested in the past. This is especially evident in Little Green. The GLA treated 20 acres in Big and Little Green for Curly Pond Leaf on 5/17. A twenty acre treatment in the south bay of Big Green for Milfoil will be done the first part of June. We are fighting a huge battle with limited resources and funds. Every season brings new trouble areas and the GLA has to pick and choose where the treatments will be for that given season. A couple of seasons ago the predominant problem was Curly Pond Leaf. The association focused it’s treatments on this invasive weed. Since then Eurasian Milfoil has taken over as the biggest threat. This said the 2011 treatment season will see greater areas of Milfoil treated especially in Little Green. Invasive weeds are and have been a very serious threat to the water quality and well being of our lake. Until there is a permanent cure annual battles must be waged against these invaders. Complacency will result in the lake we love
succumbing to the choking effect of these exotic weeds. Even if you do not partake in water activities and live on the lake for its visual beauty, this is also in jeopardy. The solvency of your lake association is paramount in addressing invasive weeds in Green Lake. The GLA is also involved in other activities that positively affect the lake and those who live around it. I am asking that all who are concerned about the well being of Green Lake do the following. Support your lake association by becoming a member, Volunteer to take a board position or committee position, Treat your shoreline frontage. This will help with the fight. If we come together we can hold invasive weeds like Milfoil and Curly Leaf at bay in Green Lake. Let’s do what we can to keep the quality of our lake what we have become accustom to. If you have any questions feel free to call or email me any time. My number is in the back of this news letter. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Dan Standish
GLA President
Ki-Chi-Saga Days
Ki-Chi-Saga Days is August 21 and August 22. This is always a fun celebration. Keep an eye out for the Green Lake Association pontoon in the parade on Sunday Aug 22. We look forward to seeing you!
Pam Standish
Secretary
Summer Clearance – GLA Clothing Sale!
Hooded Sweatshirts $15.00
Crewneck Sweatshirts $10.00
Items available in Forest Green or Khaki
Please call Julie @ 257-3877
Fall Festival
Our Fall Festival will be on Sat. October 9 at the community center from 7pm to 9:30pm. This also includes a silent suction. We are accepting donations at this time. If you would like to donate an item or a service please contact Dan Standish, Pam Standish, or Julie Vick. Hope to see you there!
Pam Standish
Secretary
City Dock Available For Use
The city of Chisago has installed a small doc on Little Green where Stinson Ave and West St meet. It is available for public use should a boater elect to dock and walk up into town.
A request by the City of Chisago
The city has brought the following to the GLA’s attention and is asking for our help in spreading the word. There have been several complaints regarding leaves being discarded this spring around the holding pond at Green Lake Ave and Point Pleasant Rd. This pond is there to filter storm water runoff before it enters the lake. Unfortunately, adding leaves or other composting hinders the function of the pond and negatively alters the quality of the lake water. The city is asking that anyone receiving this news letter who may have engaged in dumping leaves or grass around the holding pond to stop doing so. Your help in this issue is greatly appreciated.
Linda Singer
Administrative Assistant
City of Chisago City
Treasurer’s Tidbits
Spring is here! Looking forward to boating and floating on our beautiful lake.
Let’s support the GLA in the following ways:
1. Membership Dues – $35
2. Drop-off your aluminum cans at our Recycling Bin (Chisago Liquors)
3. Volunteer (committee member or at an event)
4. Donate $ in the Paddle Boxes (Brinks, Chisago Liquors and Bait on 8)
5. Purchase a Sweatshirt
6. Play Bingo (April 17 & October 9)
7. Donate a Silent Auction Basket (October 1)
Julie Vick – Treasurer
GLA SPRING BINGO
Don’t forget to come on out and join us for our Spring Bingo. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun night out. We will see you on Saturday April 17 at 7 PM at the Community Center. We appreciate your support.