SUMMER UPDATE

So why is an association necessary and why is it important for me to participate?
1. To preserve lake quality and the value of your property.
2. Monitor zoning activity and to lobby to protect the integrity of the entire lakes area.
3. Uncover your priority maintenance and safety issues and pursue them with the cities of Walled Lake and Novi.
4. Provide more powerful, coordinated representation at monthly City Council proceedings in both cities.
5. And most importantly, create opportunities for neighbors to get to know each other better, making the entire area safer, friendlier, and more enjoyable.

JOIN TODAY
Voting membership is open to anyone who owns lake frontage property or property with deeded access to Walled or Shawood Lakes. Please join today and support your community with the pro-rated $15 membership fee (yearly fee is $25), and wherever possible, your active participation. Proceeds go to communication, event costs, state filings, lake testing and analysis. Mail your check, payable to Lake Area Homeowners Association, to P.O. Box 12, Walled Lake, MI 48390. Please complete and return survey below.

Non-voting associate memberships are available for area businesses for $75/year, which includes a presence through the year on the LAHA website, one month of premium positioning on the site, and one mention in the LAHA quarterly member email.

BENEFIT OF BEING A MEMBER:
Novi members who utilize Duncan Disposal for waste pick up will receive approximately a 25% discount of their quarterly bill. Approximate annual savings are $55, excluding yard waste pickup fees. LAHA's pricing of $37.74 per quarter includes yard waste pickup, which is an extra cost for non-members.

Upcoming Event: The next meeting and social will be at Casey’s Sports Pub and Grill on August 25th. There will be hot and cold appetizers with a cash bar for beverages. Please RSVP by contacting Beth Adams by email at beth.adams@lahalifestyle.com or call
248-926-8990 by August 18th. As always, we want to continue to grow our membership. If you are bringing a guest who is not a member of LAHA, they can join for a pro-rated fee of $15 which is valid through 2010. Guests who attend and choose not to join LAHA will be charged $10 per person for the evening.



LAHA 2010-2011 ACTIVITIES SURVEY

Name: ¬¬¬¬_________________________________ Phone #: ____________________

Address: ¬¬¬¬_______________________________ Email: _______________________

Name of Subdivision: ¬¬¬¬_____________________

Do you have children: Yes No

If yes, how many and what are their ages? ___________________________
Age will be a factor in determining what types of activities should be organized.

Does your neighborhood have a homeowner’s association? Yes No

If yes, what is the name of it? _________________________________


Please highlight/circle the following activities/social events you would like to see organized for each season:

SPRING: Mini-Triathlon Subdivision block parties

Mountain/road biking running races

Summer: holiday light boat parade Swimming classes at the beach

Wakeboard/Ski club Road bike races around the entire lake

Kayak/Canoe Races Fireworks on the 4th of July

Night time run/walk down East Lake Rd.

FALL: Spooky house contest Trick or treating on Halloween

WINTER: Ice hockey on the lake Polar Bear Swim Club

Ice fishing tournament December tree decorating contest


Please list any activities/social events you would like to see organized that are not listed above.
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Will you be willing to participate (not organize) in an activity of interest? Yes No

If yes, then please list 2 or 3 activities you would most likely participate in.
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Will you be willing to volunteer and help organize an activity of interest? Yes No

If yes, then please list 2 or 3 activities you would most likely help organize.
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Please list any other thoughts or concerns you may have.