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SOUND OFF for Summer! Submitted by Steve Dutton, WLAC Safety Committee Member
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pring is upon us! What an exciting time as we eagerly anticipate the prospect of enjoying the recreational he mission of the Walloon Lake Association and and restorative aspects of our cherished Walloon Lake Conservancy is “To conserve, care for and enhance the resource during the summer months. Hallmarks of this resource include our pristine water, and the beautiful and connection of people to Walloon Lake and its watershed, now and forever.” serene setting in which we enjoy it. An issue of increasing concern among Wallooners, is Your membership is critical to help support the the loud audio sound emanating from powerful speakers organization’s important work: water quality monitoring; on boats cruising the lake. Many of us may not realize invasive species monitoring and control; placing and how effectively sound carries over an expansive body of maintaining safety buoys around the lake; protecting land water, particularly in the stillness of the early morning and in the Walloon Lake watershed; educating our members on evening hours. The amplified music you are enjoying from best shoreland protection practices; and, of course, our your boat can become an unwelcome intrusion upon your annual Membership Directory and Wallooner newsletter. neighbors, even some distance away. In addition to not Also, as a 501(c)3 organization a portion of your $95.00 being very neighborly, the playing of any music at a volume membership is tax deductible. that disturbs the quiet and comfort of others, violates our If you miss the April 1st deadline for inclusion in the Directory, adjacent township noise ordinances. you will be listed in one of the upcoming Wallooner So, this summer, let’s adopt a “Sound Off” approach to the audio from our boat speakers. Mute the speakers or set the volume at a level that is contained within the boat. You’ll still have a great time, and your neighbors will appreciate it!
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newsletters, so go to our website, www.walloon.org, or mail a check to the office at P. O. Box 579, Walloon Lake, MI 49796, and renew your Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy Membership today!
Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Considerate!
LAKE AMBASSADORS NEEDED
What is an Ambassador? Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) defines an Ambassador as a Champion of, and purveyor of information about the organization. Here are a few things WLAC Lake Ambassador’s do:
» IMPROVE COMMUNICATION - Lake Ambassadors are key communicators in their neighborhoods, the ones always “in the know!”
» INCREASE VISIBILITY - In all neighborhoods around
Walloon Lake, and its surrounding watershed by talking about the organization with neighbors and friends both on and off Walloon Lake. Membership in the WLAC is for everyone who loves Walloon Lake, and wants to see it remain as pristine tomorrow as it is today.
» INCREASE PARTICIPATION - Invite people to participate and feel part of the WLAC family by inviting them to attend events, such as “Walloon Women’s Breakfast”, Wander Walloon Walks, Celebrate Walloon or other events.
» PARTICIPATE IN THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE -
Attend Membership Committee meetings when you are able; help us strategize ways to increase membership and improve upon the services we currently provide our members.
Most of all-Have Fun! If this sounds like something you would be interested in or if you would like more information, please email Cindy Hayes at, cindy@walloon.org.
TREASURES YOU NEED!
Spring is coming which means Spring cleaning. So for those lake items you have stored away and don’t use anymore, now is the time to find a new home for them. Let them enjoy lake life again by listing them on the Walloon Marketplace. The Walloon Marketplace. It’s free and easy. Just go to Facebook and type in Walloon Lake Marketplace in the search bar, then you are in and ready to go. Last year some of the items sold were Sundance sailboat, shuffleboard table, window air conditioners, 2015 Ford Mustang, iPhone 8, SeaDoo XP Jet Ski, baby crib, swim raft, 19ft Chris Craft Bow Rider, furniture, 1961 Willys Wagon. The marketplace is a private online site exclusive to WLAC members. No item is too big or too small to be listed on the Walloon Marketplace. It’s time to let you unused stuff find a new lake home.
