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In case you were unable to attend the 2017 Annual LAPOA Members Weekend and Annual Meeting, here is a brief synopsis, as well as some of the latest news.
The third annual LAPOA weekend was a wonderful success. In case you missed it, we thought we would give you a brief synopsis.
Several years ago we changed the LAPOA year from January/December to July/June, and moved the Annual meeting to June. We did this in order to capture more participation from summer only users of Lake Athens.
In order to help build community around the lake we created a new tradition, Read More
We wanted to give you a brief synopsis of our 2015 Annual Meeting and Dinner including several important points made by our Keynote Speakers, AMWA Interim Executive Director Bill Casey and AMWA Lake Patrol Officer Bill Magee.
The meeting was attended by nearly 100 members from LAPOA, including Bill Casey and his wife, Pat, and Bill Magee. The attendance continues to grow, and we are excited to see new members joining. Read More
The AMWA Board of Directors meeting on April 8th, 2015, ushered in more changes for the Authority. What follows is a high level summary of some of the events in the meeting that Lake Athens property owners may find of interest. You may also wish to read this article by Rich Flowers in the Athens Daily Review: Casey steps in at water authority.
There were approximately 20 – 25 spectators in attendance, including Athens Mayor Jerry Don Vaught and recently appointed City Administrator, Philip Rodriguez. Read More
The AMWA Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday ushered in some significant changes for the Authority, including the resignation of Executive Director Wylie Pirkle and the introduction of new staff members Darlene Forshage (Office Manager/Interim Executive Director) and Joshua Joplin (Police Chief/Building Inspector/Lake Patrol Officer).
Wylie Pirkle, Executive Director, A.M.W.A.
The meeting was attended by around 70 people, including County Judge Richard Sanders, County Sheriff Ray Nutt, County Attorney Clint Davis, and Precinct 4 County Commissioner and LAPOA member, Ken Geeslin, all of Henderson County, and Mayor Jerry Don Vaught, City Councilmen Joe Whatley and Charles Elliott, and Police Chief Buddy Hill, all of the City of Athens. After introducing these distinguished guests, AMWA Board of Directors President and LAPOA member, Steve Sparkman, administered the oath of office to AMWA Police Chief Joplin. Read More
Hobie Cat Fun
Even though some events were better attended than others, those members who did attend enjoyed themselves and had positive comments to offer.
Saturday morning – Club Clinics: Even though there were no registrants for the sailing, rowing and skiing clinics, the sailors were out in force enjoying a windy morning.
It was reported that the Hobie Cats offered an especially exhilarating ride!
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Dear LAPOA Members,
In accordance with Lake Athens Property Owners Association Bylaws, this posting serves as notice that we will be holding the 2014 Lake Athens Property Owners Association Board of Directors election in conjunction with the Annual Members Meeting on Saturday evening, June 14th, at the Conservation Center of the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. The terms of three of the current Directors are expiring in June. Each Director is elected to a three year term of service. Read More
Todd Garrett introducing Forum Participants
We hope you were able to attend the debate last Saturday evening between Executive Director Wylie Pirkle, representing AMWA, and City Councilman Aubrey Jones, representing the City of Athens. We believe it was a worthwhile evening and truly hope that it helped citizens of Athens, and Lake Athens property owners alike, to become more informed on this conflict. We want to offer our sincere thanks to Kyle Henderson, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church, for doing such an excellent job moderating the event.
LAPOA President Todd Garrett and A.M.W.A. Executive Director Wylie Pirkle
On Saturday July 13, 2013, the Executive Director of the Athens Municipal Water Authority (AMWA), Wylie Pirkle, met with a group of approximately 60 LAPOA members to address concerns about low water levels. After an informative formal presentation, Mr. Pirkle answered questions from the floor and stayed on to talk with individual property owners.
Mr. Pirkle’s presentation, summarized below, addressed four main topics: the history and purpose of Lake Athens; AMWA’s role; the factors contributing to the lower lake level; and the purpose of the new and proposed wells. (Mr. Pirkle did not address any property tax related issues as that is not in any way under AMWA’s jurisdiction.)
LAPOA’s recent annual meeting on June 8th, 2013 was the most attended annual meeting in LAPOA’s history, with 95 in attendance! Only the original organizational meeting had a larger attendance.
The new LAPOA was unveiled and the response was overwhelming and positive. Many new people joined, many purchased t-shirts sporting the new logo, many joined one or more of the new clubs, and new relationships began. Read More