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1 GULL CHAIN of LAKES ASSOCIATION T H E B O A R D C O - P R E S I D E N T Marvin Meyer - Gull, Wilson Bay 828-9577; mpatmeyer@msn.com C O - P R E S I D E N T John Taylor – Gull, East Side 963-2229; taylorjc@uslink.net E X E C U T I V E S E C R E TA R Y / T R E A S U R E R Rosemary Goff - Margaret 963-3542; togo@nisswa.net E N V I R O N M E N TA L A C T I O N Robert Eliason – Bass Lake 568-7868; reliason@tds.net Ike Halliwill - Gull 218-825-9571; halliwillongull@yahoo.com S A F E T Y & R E C R E AT I O N John Taylor - Gull, East Side 218-963-2229, taylorjc@uslink.net Bob Toborg - Margaret 219-963-3542, togo@nisswa.net Steve Allex - Gull 218-829-2612; savesta@msn.com Jay Chaney - Gull 218-963-7700; jay@boatsandbeyondrentals.com Ron Faust - Gull 218-961-1617; ronfaust@mac.com Arla Johnson - Gull 218-963-7954; arlajjohnson@msn.com Rob Johnson - Gull 218-820-2431; robj@brainerd.net Don Samuelson - Gull 218-829-4898; donsam@brainerd.net Ken Stover - Gull 218-838-7475; kts@nisswa.net Elsie Zapffe-Verdeja - Gull 218-963-2218; ezapffeverdeja@gmail.com A D V I S O R Y M E M B E R S Tim Brastrup - Retired DNR Fisheries 218-829-3420; tkjm49@msn.com MaryKay Larson - US Army Corps of Engineers Manager, Gull Lake Dam Recreation Area 218-829-2797, MaryKay.L.Larson@usace.army.mil W E B S I T E M A N A G E R Dave Anderson - Bass 218-963-3121, l-s-i@q.com W E B S I T E : gullchainoflakesassociation.org gcola.org B o x 1 0 2 • N i s s w a , M i n n e s o t a 5 6 4 6 8 2 1 8 - 9 6 3 - 2 2 2 9 2 1 8 - 9 6 3 - 3 5 4 2 g u l l c h a i n o f l a k e s a s s o c i a t i o n . o r g g c o l a . o r g I N S I D E THIS I S S U E President’s Message ................................2 Final Report of Water Quality ............3-4................................................................. Sherwood Forest....................................5 Endowment Partnership ........................6 Lake Margaret Grant .............................7 Invasive Species Research....................8-9 DNR Prevention ............................10-12 Crow Wing Tree Sale ...........................12 Financial Report ..................................13 Training and Permitting.......................14 Donors...........................................15-16 MN Waters 2.0....................................17 Meet your Board..................................18 Gull Lake Profiles ................................19................................................................. News from the G.L.Y.C.......................20 Save the Date.......................................20 Welcome New Members......................21 Membership Form...............................21 O N T H E COVER Brainerd Jaycee’s Annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza on Gull Lake P H O T O B Y: Kelly Humphrey • Brainerd Dispatch Photographer
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Friends, We certainly have had a mild winter; but for those that want snow and good lake ice, remember this Minnesota winter is far from over. I hope you enjoyed the Holiday Season and have had a great start to the New Year. My wife, Pat, and I had a wonderful Christmas with our family on the shores of beautiful Gull Lake. It doesn't come much better than that. I must also take the time to thank those of you that have come forward and have supported, with contributions, the special needs we have had as part of the Gull Chain of Lakes this past year. During the summer, we had a boat wash available for those using the Hole in the Day boat access off Highway 371. We asked for assistance, once again, late in the year in our efforts to take advantage of a matching program extended to the Gull Chain of Lakes Association by the Initiative Foundation to set up a permanent endowment to support environmental issues. Contributions to both programs have exceeded $75,000. Many, many thanks! If you are a four season resident of our Chain, or seasonal; we all have one thing in common: We love THE LAKE. We refer to THE LAKE as if it is the only lake in Minnesota. Yes, our lake homes are very special. Some of us just love our great views that bring a certain amount of peace and comfort in our busy lives; while others enjoy all the activities living on the lake affords. Whatever the case is for you, we are extremely fortunate to have the privilege to own property on one of Minnesota's premier chain of lakes. Our challenge in the years ahead is to keep it that way. With every privilege there come certain sacrifices, and we as part of the Gull Chain are no different. If we are going to protect and improve this great resource we have as lake property owners, we need everyone on the Chain to step forward and assist in our efforts to continue the programs we have underway. We have just started with the programs that were initiated last year. Yes, we already have Zebra mussels, but other invasive species exist that pose an even bigger challenge. M A R V M E Y E R , C O - P R E S I D E N T The opportunity is still there to protect our lakes from further problems, but GCOLA will continue to need your help. Your GCOLA board is planning a major event on July 30 at Grand View Lodge to help raise some of the much needed resources to continue our efforts. Please mark the date on your calendar. It is our hope that with the event in July and your further voluntary contributions, the needs will be met. This is the beginning of what will be an ongoing effort to maintain and improve the quality of our lakes. Much more will be coming your way regarding the event planned in July, as well as the work of your board. These are challenging, yet exciting, times as we join together as residents to preserve our beautiful Gull Chain of Lakes. Serving the entire Lakes Area Tree Removal • Lot Clearing Brush Chipping • Stump Removal Pruning/Trimming • Bucket Truck Work Insured/ Certified COMPLETE TREE CARE • Deep Root Fertilization • Injections • Root Regeneration • Disease Recognition PROMPT YEAR ROUND SERVICE 218.825.8207 Michael A. Schwarze Dan Swanson Certified Arborist/ Horticulturalist Certified Arborist 2
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