2010– 2011 OFFICERS

President	Suzi Puckett
Vice President	Jamie Kasey
Secretary	Carol Preble
Treasurer	Bill Campbell

2010– 2011 BOARD MEMBERS

Jim Beattey	Bill Campbell	Dan Evert	Tom Fudge
Jamie Kasey	Allison Kirsch	Merry Krzemienski	John Nelson
Carol Preble	Susan Puckett	Vi Schuler	Doug Van Meter

The Klinger Lake Association 2010-2011 Officers & Board Members

From Left to Right: Vi Schuler, Jamie Kasey, Allison Kirsch, Dan Evert, Merry Krzemienski, Doug Van Meter, Jim Beattey, Bill Campbell, Susan Puckett, John Nelson, Carol Preble. Not pictured: Tom Fudge

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Audit (Bill Campbell)
Conduct an annual audit of the Association financial resources.

Beach Representatives / Neighborhood Watch (Jim Beattey, Coordinator)
Establish and maintain a group of Beach Representatives for each of the various beaches around the Lake .

Communications Team (Jamie Kasey, Chairman)
Members: Edgar Reihl, Vi Schuler, and Suzi Puckett

Community Affairs (John Nelson)

Dam Control (Jamie Kasey, Chairman)
Team: Tom Fudge, John Nelson, Mike Main, Dan Evert, and Jeff Wenzel
Adjust the Klinger Lake dam as needed to maintain the legal water level as set by the County Circuit Court .

Data Base Manager (Jamie Kasey)
Keep the directory / mail list current with name and address changes for the properties around the lake. All board members are to submit known address, name and property changes to this committee. Provide an Excel Spread sheet sorted with the appropriate data columns for the creation of mailing labels for any board member who needs to make a mailing.

Directory (Carol Preble)
Responsible for content and publication of a new directory at least every two years and the distribution of the directory to the membership.

Drain Commissioner Liaison (John Nelson)
Maintain liaison with the County Drain Commissioner. Keep the board and membership appraised on any pertinent information.

History (Doug Van Meter)
Maintain the historical records and items in the Association's possession. Secure historical documents and items that are offered or become known to the Association.

Membership (Jim Beattey)
Work to increase membership in the Association in cooperation with the other Board members and Beach Representatives.

Newsletter (Jamie Kasey)
Publish a Newsletter to all lake residents in the Spring and Fall of each year containing information about significant matters and events.

Michigan Lakes & Streams Association (John Nelson - Representative for St. Joseph County)
Maintain liaison with this statewide organization and participate in appropriate programs.

Political Action (John Nelson)
Keep the Board advised of actions on the part of any political body that may have an impact on the lake or its residents. Work with area residents to promote and elect officials that represent the best interests of the lake.

Real Estate (Allison Kirsch)
Report on real estate activity in the lake area.

Road Commission Liaison (John Nelson)
Maintain liaison with the County Road Commission and keep the Board apprised of the condition of roads in the surrounding area and what improvements or changes are made or planned by the Road Commission.

Water Safety, Rules, and Laws (Susan Puckett)
Maintain liaison with the Sheriff's office regarding the lake patrol, and coordinate the schedule of the personnel responsible for patrolling the lake who are under contract with the Association. Maintain liaison with the Sheriff's office and DNR/DEQ on any issues that may impact Klinger Lake or the surrounding area. Bring concerns of the Board or residents to the Sheriff's office or DNR/DEQ for resolution. Develop and maintain lists of rules and laws regarding lake use, boating safety, etc., and distribute these to area residents.

Water Quality (Dan Evert)
Participate in the Michigan Lakes & Streams Co-operative Lake Monitoring Program (CLMP) by taking lake water samples and readings as prescribed by the program. Submit the samples and readings to the DEQ and CLMP as required. Review the results with the Board. Map the lake for invasive aquatic plants and make recommendations for corrective action. Respond to lake residents' water quality concerns.

Webmaster (Edgar Reihl)
Develop and maintain the Klinger Lake Association web site. (www.klingerlakeassociation.org)