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The Star
Lake Protective Association
The Star Lake Protective Association
(SLPA) was founded in 1901. Its purpose is “to promote the protection
and improvement of Star Lake and the surrounding property and
environment.”
According to early Association minutes,
which indeed go back to 1901, the founders were concerned, that without
the active participation and contribution of owners and users, the lake
might “lose its character through neglect.” Because of their foresight,
the Association owns the land (lot #156 on the map) at the lake outlet
to assure that the outlet will remain open and undeveloped. In earlier
years, several social activities were scheduled during the summer.
Recently, events have included two meetings per summer, an annual poker
run, lake cleanups, and the Labor Day regatta.
A recurring theme, found throughout the
minutes, is a concern for lake quality, safety, and security. Since the
Association has no legal standing, nor the desire to establish and
enforce “rules”, it relies on communication and good example of its
membership to achieve its purpose.
Regular membership is open to persons
owning property adjacent to, or with rights of way to, Star Lake.
Associate membership is available for others who share an interest in
the Association’s purpose. Two meetings are held each summer: one in
early July and one near Labor Day. Officers are elected annually for
one year, but usually serve for several terms. Minutes and other
communications are available to members on the Association’s web site (http://www.slpa.info).
The annual spring mailing serves as a membership drive and is sent to
all lake property owners.
Membership dues, currently $20.00 per
year, are used to pay property taxes on the SLPA lot. Other uses of
dues include funding the web site and making contributions to local
groups such as FUND, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and the Clifton-Fine
Economic Development Corporation. Lake projects include printing this
booklet and the purchase and placement of shallow water markers on the
lake. We encourage all who share the lake and the purpose of the
Association to become a member not only to provide financial support;
but also to actively participate in the enjoyment and protection of Star
Lake, one of nature’s most spectacular gifts to us.
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