MLRA's Membership Application

The Mousam Lake Region Association (MLRA) was organized in 1956 by a group of lake residents for the purpose of advancing the general recreational, environmental, civic, commercial, and industrial interests of Mousam Lake and of the towns in which the lake is located. During the annual meeting in July, 2007, the membership approved revised bylaws to change the Association's purpose to preserving and protecting the natural character of Mousam Lake and its surroundings, enhancing the water quality and to educate and promote responsible use of the lake as a public recreational facility for today and for future generations.

In December of 2007, the Association was granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status as a charitable organization. The Association is nonpartisan, non-sectional, and non-sectarian.

Over the years, the Association has been instrumental in heightening the environmental awareness of the residents of Mousam Lake. It has provided environmental educational information to its membership and lake residents, as well as the resources, funding, and manpower for a successful water testing program to help ensure the protection of the water quality of Mousam Lake.

Below are just some of the benefits received by members for just $30 per year Membership Dues:

Winter inspections of camps (3 per year) and notification to owners of any damages.
Annual placement, maintenance, and removal of the navigational buoys and markers supplied by the State of Maine to ensure safe boating on Mousam Lake.
A comprehensive water quality testing and monitoring program that is organized, funded, conducted and administered by the MLRA.
Lake activities such as the annual children’s fishing derby , boat parade and golf tournament.
Quarterly newsletters with calendar of events and educational information.
Annual Meeting for election of officers and attention to membership concerns.
Maintenance of public beach area at the foot of the lake.
Lake Watch Program to ensure safety and protection of lake users and property owners.
Support of environmental projects such as milfoil prevention and the Acton/Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps.

Why should you join the Mousam Lake Region Association???

Any one of the above listed benefits is well worth the membership fee. But more importantly, you should join to make our numbers greater, our voice stronger for important matters affecting those of us who own property on Mousam Lake or in its watershed area. We need your help and support! Please join now by completing the form below and mailing it along with a check for your $30 annual dues to the address below.

Mousam Lake Region Association

P.O. Box 333, Springvale, ME 04083

Name (Last): _______________________ First: _______________

(Enter name or names as you want your membership to appear on membership listings. Example: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, or John and Mary Smith.) We can list only one surname per membership family.

Winter Address*: ___________________________________________

*Please Note: The above address should be your winter residence. It will be used to mail newsletters and to contact you for any emergency or notice that may be required as a result of the winter inspections of your cottage/ camp. We are unable to change your mailing address from winter to summer residence.

City: _______________________________________

State: __________ Zip Code: ________________

Phone Number: _______________________________
(for emergency contact and inspection lists)

E-Mail Address: _____________________________
(optional)

CAMP / COTTAGE INFORMATION:

In order to locate your Camp or Cottage for winter inspections and emergencies, please provide the information listed below. You will receive two MLRA Membership Stickers each year when you renew your membership. These two stickers will have your membership number and are to be placed on your Camp or Cottage to designate it as a paid member’s property to be inspected. One sticker should be placed on the street side and the other sticker on the lake side of your property. Please be sure to place both stickers in a window or on a door where they can be easily seen and recognized by the inspector.

Mousam Lake Street Name: ____________________________________

House Number: ____________

Town: _______________________________________________________

Zip Code: ________________

Camp/Cottage Phone Number: __________________________________

Additional Information, If Needed: _____________________________________________________________

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