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Membership
Member Appreciation
Annual Meeting

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Winners:
  o Boat Parade
  o Kids Fishing Derby
Board of Directors
Lake News:
  o Block Party
Inspections
Markers

Small Boat Category

Congratulations to all of our winners!  Everyone had a great time (despite a little rain on our parade). We had a FANTASTIC turnout this year — a virtual armada of boats — and are looking forward to seeing you all again in 2003.

Our thanks to parade judges Merrilee Perkins, Ellen O’Neill, Polly Mapes, and Anita and Virgil Pitstick.  Special thanks also to Jim and Janice Corr for all their hard work on our summer events.

Now here are the results of the:

Kids Fishing Derby on July 15, 2002

13-16 Age Group:  Amy Pierce, 16th Street Loop, $50.

9-12 Age Group:  Laura Williams, Point Road, $30.

8 and Under Age Group:  Cody Nichols, 17th Street, $20.

Youngest Angler to Catch a Fish:

Adam Hicks, 16th Street Loop.

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors met on 7/27 at the Snowmobile Club, on 8/4 at the Snowmobile Club, on 8/17 at the Shapleigh Corner Store, and on 9/28 at the Snowmobile Club. 

The next meeting will be held on 11/2 at Jim Corr’s home.

Lake News
Covewood Drive’s First Block Party!


The residents of Covewood Drive (off 13th Street) held their first annual block party on Labor Day weekend. The event will be long remembered as a resounding success, considering that it lasted from 12 noon until 11:00 p.m.!

The idea of having a block party had been tossed around over the years and was finally planned for the unofficial “last weekend of summer”. It was agreed to keep things simple—each family would bring enough food for themselves and had the choice to bring along a dish of something to share with their neighbors. 
Along with food, residents also pitched in with grills, tables, chairs, and paper goods. When everyone began arriving at noontime, they were all pleasantly surprised at the delicious variety of dishes that began appearing, especially at the dessert table! 

But apart from enjoying a great meal, the best part of the party by far was that all of the guests had the chance to spend time together. Each one had the opportunity to talk with neighbors they might not see otherwise, enjoy a few laughs, and even mend some fences. It was also a great opportunity for the newer people on the street to get to meet all of their neighbors.

As the sun went down, a portable fireplace was lit and provided some welcome warmth. A few of the guests were also talented guitar players and provided music and song for the crowd. 

It was so much fun that another block party is already being planned for Memorial Day weekend. Why not do the same on your street next year?

Winter Inspections
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Only those members who have paid Membership Dues before November 1, 2002 will be included on the Winter Inspection Lists given to our Inspector. 

2. The two (2) Annual 2002 Membership Stickers you received MUST BE PLACED ON YOUR CAMP. One sticker should be placed on the Lake side and the other on the street side of camp. Both should be easily seen from either direction. 

Winter inspections of members’ camps will be performed in December, February and April. 

Any questions regarding the upcoming inspections should be directed to Larry Valliere.

Markers
All 31 markers on Mousam Lake have been removed for the winter. If you are still boating, please be very careful of shallow areas and limit speed.