21John & Cathie Foster, RoyGregg & Julie Getchell, <strong>Gull</strong>Bill Sironen, <strong>Gull</strong>Kathy Zurek, <strong>Gull</strong>WELCOME2012 NEW MEMBERSPLEASE JOIN THE GULL CHAIN OF LAKES ASSOCIATIONDues for the lake association are $50 per year. They are payable anytime from January 1 – December 31. We are a501(c)3 nonpr<strong>of</strong>it corporation which means that all money donated by you over and above the $50 dues amountis tax deductible. If you have not sent in your dues for this year, now is a great time to do so. Contributions abovethe $50 dues are greatly appreciated. You can get membership forms on our website at: gcola.org. Renewalnotices for 2013 will be mailed in January.Dues can be sent to Box 102, Nisswa, MN 56468GULL CHAIN <strong>of</strong> LAKESASSOCIATIONGULL CHAIN OF LAKES ASSOCIATION2012 MEMBERSHIP DUES STATEMENTDues for the lake association are $50 per year. They are payable anytime from January 1 – December 31. We are a 501(c)3 nonpr<strong>of</strong>it corporationwhich means that all money donated by you over and above the $50 dues amount is tax deductible. If you have not sent in yourdues for this year (Since January 1, 2011), now is a great time to do so. Contributions above the $50 dues are greatly appreciated.PLEASE USE THIS FORM: Please provide the information requested below and send with your 2012 dues to the address indicated. Wehave also provided a space for any additional contributions that you would like to make to the Invasive Species Fund. Thank you!!!Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________Mailing address: __________________________________ Lake address: ______________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone:__________________________________________________________________________________Lake Phone: ________________________________________Email address: ______________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________________________2012dues: $50.00+ Invasive Species Fund ________ + Endowment Fund ________ + Buoy Fund ________= Total Contribution: ________
GULL CHAIN OF LAKES ASSOCIATIONPUBLIC MISSION STATEMENT22The <strong>Gull</strong> <strong>Chain</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>Association</strong> is an alliance <strong>of</strong>watershed property interests within the <strong>Gull</strong> <strong>Chain</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong>in Cass and Crow Wing Counties. The <strong>Association</strong> is devotedto the restoration and continued preservation <strong>of</strong> the highestwater quality and environmental standards achievable,promotion <strong>of</strong> the responsible use <strong>of</strong> land and water resourcesand recreational safety on the <strong>Gull</strong> <strong>Chain</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong>.The <strong>Gull</strong> <strong>Chain</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>Association</strong> is dedicated torepresenting the interests <strong>of</strong> lake property owners without biastoward either seasonal or full time residents. The <strong>Association</strong>’sprimary responsibilities include educating members aboutbest management practices to conserve water quality, watersafety, and controversial lake issues.LAKES PRINTING CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY<strong>Lakes</strong> Printing in Brainerd is the only business that is allowed access to our <strong>Association</strong> member list and only for the purpose<strong>of</strong> mailing our newsletter. They have issued the following confidentiality policy.We have a strict policy <strong>of</strong> confidentiality. We will not sell, trade, swap or in any other way use your list for anythingexcept mailing your newsletter. We understand fully that you are the owner <strong>of</strong> the list and we simply have an electroniccopy on our system for your use. This policy is not just for the <strong>Gull</strong> <strong>Chain</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, it is applied to all customers.PLEASE CHECK OUT YOUR NEWSLETTER ON OUR WEBSITE:W W W. G U L L C H A I N O F L A K E S A S S O C I AT I O N.ORG OR W W W. G C O L A.ORGALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGSYou are all welcome to join us at our monthly Board <strong>of</strong> Directors’ meetings.The 2013 meetings will be held on January 5, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15,July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 21.We meet at Grand View Lodge at 8:30 a.m. and usually adjourn around 10:00 a.m.The annual meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2013. Come see what we do.121 4th Street NEStaples, MN 56479218.894.5480toll free 866.894.54557870 Excelsior RoadBaxter, MN 56425218.828.9545toll free 877.338.3937“our focus is on you”Dr. Jackie McCall • Dr. Anna Malikowski9-5 M,W, F • 9-6 T & Th • 9-12 Sat.midwestfamilyeyecenter.com