ROUND THE LAKES
Letter from the President— Daniel Kollodge
Dear Association Members,
Spring, 2016
Hello neighbors, welcome back to the lakes. For those of you that weren’t around this winter,
it was very mild. Warm December temperatures resulted in the lakes not freezing until the
last week in December. We only experienced a few brutal days of cold weather and there was
not much in the way of snow. Hopefully, a mild winter will transition into a warm and sunny
summer.
Invasive Species Report
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Green Grass = Green Lake
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Water Safety
At last fall’s annual meeting three members were elected to the board. I and Bob Sosnowski
were re-elected and Jim Kron was elected as a first time board member. The board consists of
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seven dedicated people who do their best to serve you and the lakes Unfortunately, we have
7 more great ideas to improve the lakes than manpower to implement them. If you have time
please consider volunteering to help make things happen. Donating 2 to 4 hours a month
8 would sure help get things done. Special skills aren’t required, you only need a desire to help.
Please contact a board member or send an E-mail to the webmaster of the Round Lakes web9 site to volunteer.
Web Site Update
RLPOA Financials
Fireworks Appeal
Water Level
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Social Committee Report
10 This winter the board has been working on updating the organization’s bylaws and will be
Fishing
12 submitting an amended articles of incorporation to the State of Wisconsin sometime this year.
Membership Information
13 any major changes to the documents. The main drivers for the update are to provide more
The bylaws were last modified in 2004 and the Articles of Incorporation in 2001. Don’t expect
Save the Date
7/17/2016
July Pizza Party
detailed guidance with regard to governance of the association, and incorporate new technologies for communication with members, such as E-mail. The current bylaws and articles of
incorporation are posted on the Round Lakes website.
We are making changes to the member meeting schedule this year. Traditionally, we have
had a June members meeting and the required annual meeting in October. When the associaCoop’s Pizza tion was created in 1963 this made sense because most of the property owners were year
round residents. The demographics have changed and now many owners only use the lakes in
Parloure
the summer and are long gone by October. Therefore, the board has decided to adjust the
Noon—2:00
meeting schedule and the association will have only one face to face meeting in 2016 on August 13th at the Round Lake Township, town hall. This meeting will be the official association annual meeting. The board believes this change will increase member turnout at the
To ensure you continue to meeting. Please join us to participate in the association, and let your voice be heard.
The board has been working through the winter planning for this year’s association activities.
receive communications
from RLPOA—please go Control of Eurasian Water Milfoil will once again be our top priority and we have grant
money available to pay for treatment and other AIS activities. In addition to AIS, the board is
to RoundLakes.org to
focused on water craft safety and respect for your neighbors. Several members have voiced
create an account and
concerns about dangerous and disrespectful boating activity on the lakes. It is the responsibilenter your email.
ity of every owner to educate family, guests, and renters to use the lakes safely and respect
Members Meeting other users of the lakes. Together, with each of us making only small changes in behavior, we
can make the lakes safer and more enjoyable for everyone. Let’s not wait until there is a trag08/13/2016
edy before we change our ways. I look forward to another great summer on the lakes and
hope all of you will help make it a safe and pleasurable one for everyone who uses this incredible resource.
A General Membership
meeting of The Round
Dan Kollodge, RLPOA President
Lakes Property Owners
Association will be held
at the Town Hall, Town
of Round Lake, 10625N
Cty Rd A.
Saturday, 8/13/2016,
9:00 am coffee
10:00 am Meeting
Ice cream social after
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Invasive Species Update — Dan Kollodge
Round Lakes contain aquatic invasive species. The Chinese
mystery snail, Eurasian water milfoil, purple loosestrife,
and flowering rush are present in the lakes. The primary
goal of the organization is to manage the existing aquatic
invasive species and prevent other species from entering
the lakes.
Of the four species known to be present, the snail is difficult to treat and
appears to have minimal impact on
the lakes. They are a food source of
ducks, which will provide some level
of natural control. Association intervention to control the snail is not
planned. Purple loosestrife and flowering rush are only present in very
small numbers. The plan is to eliminate these two species with hand
spraying of individual plants or physical removal. Milfoil is by far the most
prevalent invasive species and of most concern. It grows in
an extremely dense vegetative matt that can break the water surface. It spreads via root tendrils and by plant segment transmission. When a plant is broken, the loose segment drifts to other parts of the lakes where it can take
root and start a new colony. It is of utmost importance that
boaters avoid milfoil vegetation to prevent segment transmission.
Next to milfoil the largest concern of the association is the
introduction of the Zebra mussel into Round Lakes. This
organism is devastating because of its voracious ability to
filter out zooplankton from water. Plankton is the base of
the aquatic food chain and a reduction in the amount of
plankton will have large impact on
the entire lake ecosystem. The
WDNR website lists Round Lakes as
having Zebra mussels ‘observed’ in
2004. The DNR definition of observed
is “Populations with the ‘observed’
status have not been verified by a
taxonomic expert or do not have established populations.” At present,
there is no confirmed existing population of Zebra mussels in the lakes.
The zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is a tiny (1/8-inch to 2-inch)
bottom-dwelling clam native to
Europe and Asia. Zebra mussels were introduced into the
Great Lakes in 1985 or 1986. They look like small clams
with a yellowish or brownish D-shaped shell, usually with
alternating dark- and light-colored stripes. They can be up
to two inches long, but most are under an inch. Zebra mussels usually grow in clusters containing numerous individuals.
Zebra mussel larvae suspend
in water and may attach to a
boat hull or trailer. If you
have been in waters that
have Zebra mussels, which
includes all of the Great
Lakes, remove all standing
water from the boat and
Again this summer the association is sponsoring a shoreline
leave the boat and trailer on
monitoring program. Observers are trained in the identifidry land for at least a week.
cation of AIS and monitor a section of shoreline and the
This
will
kill
any
larvae
or
mussels
that have attached to a
littoral waters looking for and documenting the location of
surface.
AIS via GPS. This information is then forwarded to the AIS
treatment vendor who will confirm the sighting and treat
Please be responsible for your actions and your equipment,
the area as applicable. A few more shoreline volunteers are and follow the guidelines for preventing the transmission of
needed. If you would like to participate, please send an eany AIS species to Round Lakes or other bodies of water.
mail to [email protected].
Milfoil has been intensively monitored and managed over
past years and there has been a dramatic reduction in the
amount of the plant growing in the lakes. Last year, 8 acres
were treated in Round lakes, 7 ½ acres in Richardson bay
and one-half acre in Musky bay. Three acres were treated
in Little Round Lake. The largest number of acres that
were ever treated is 23.
The clean boats program will also be active this summer.
Clean boat ambassadors are stationed at high volume boat
landings typically on the weekends. Their purpose is educate boaters on the need to inspect and remove all vegetation from their boat & trailer when entering or exiting any
body of water. Other than the Northern Snakehead fish,
which can breathe air and walk with its fins across land,
AIS don’t have legs or wings. The only way these species
are transferred from one closed body of water to another is
through careless human behavior. Please remove all plants
from a boat/trailer, drain all water from live wells and the
boat bilge, and do not dump bait or bucket water from one
lake into another.
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Green Grass = Green Lake — James Gaul
As spring approaches we are asking that all Round Lakes
property owners take special care when applying any
chemicals to their lawns or lakeshore areas. Water clarity
is the number one reason for reduction in lakeshore property values and you can help by doing some simple things
this season on your lakeshore property. In recent years the
water clarity of Round Lakes has decreased. Unfortunately,
unwanted nutrients introduced into our lakes by lake owners is a major cause.
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3.
Make sure you don’t cut your lake buffer vegetation
(grass and plants) down to ground level. Grass should
be at least 4 inches high or higher. This prevents unwanted runoff into our lake.
runoff off into the lakes.
6.
Make sure that any fertilizer left on any impervious
surface (cement, asphalt, etc.) is swept.
If you must feed your lawn here are some rules to follow to
keep from adversely affecting lake water clarity.
On every bag of fertilizer there is an N-P-K number. The
numbers correspond to the percentage of NitrogenPhosphorous-Potassium in the fertilizer. Phosphorous
should be zero (Phosphorous free). Nitrogen, the first number should be of the slow release variety and this number
should be under 10.
Here are some fertilizers that are safe for our lakes and
where they can be purchased.
Do not put lawn fertilizer with any Phosphorous on
your lawn. This runs off into our lakes and causes algae MilorGranite: This can be bought at L & M, Ace Hardware
blooms and reduced water clarity.
and the Co-op Hardware. This product has less than 2%
Phosphorous and Organic Nitrogen.
Do not use Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizers. If you
have weeds, pull them. The lake will appreciate it.
Scotts Organic Choice: This product is 11-2-2 concentration. This can be ordered at Ace Hardware.
4.
Any fertilizer should be very low in Nitrogen and
should be of the slow release type
5.
Do not apply any chemicals to your lawn in the spring. one’s responsibility and we appreciate your
The abundance of rain in the spring causes excessive
attention to this important issue.
The water clarity of Round Lakes is every-
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Water Safety— Jim Kron
Hopefully as you read this newsletter the ice has melted
and folks are busy getting their lake properties and watercraft set to go for the 2016 season. As you think about the
boating season, it’s time to think about keeping your family,
friends, and neighbors safe on the water. A primary goal of
the organization is to promote water safety. One very visible safety improvement you will see this year is the extended length of time the navigation buoys will be in the
water. The plan is to have them in place prior to Memorial
Day and leave them in until later in the fall. The owners of
Round Lake Marina have graciously volunteered their staff
and equipment to install & remove the buoys for the Association this year. Please thank Cathy and Mark this summer, to show them you appreciate their efforts.
Over the course of last summer and this winter, several
members voiced their concerns about watercraft on Big
Round and Little Round being operated in an unsafe manner and in violation of boating laws. The operator is responsible for the wake created by their watercraft and the hazard it may pose to other boats, kayaks, canoes, and swimmers. A large wake close to shore also causes undesirable
shoreline erosion.
The following three were the most mentioned violations:
 Reckless and aggressive use of personal watercraft (Jet
Skis).
 Improper speed or distance from other boats, docks,
and shorelines.
 Under age individuals operating boats and personal
watercraft.
We urge all boaters on the lakes to use common sense and
act in a responsible manner. Please review the information
here that is from DNR boaters handbook. You can get a
complete copy of the most current handbook at local tackle/
sporting goods stores, marinas and boat dealers, a DNR
field office, or www.dnr.wi.gov.
The board is serious about safety and has consulted with
the sheriff’s office. They recommend if you observe reckless
behavior or illegal boat operation to report the incident by
calling the Sawyer County Sheriff’s Dispatcher at 715-6344820. Our local water patrol officer is deputy Craig Depew.
The members of the board feel that education and increased
enforcement of existing laws are the most effective methods
to improve safety. You will see a renewed emphasis on
safety in our newsletter, at boat
launch kiosks, and the RLPOA website. We are asking each of you to step
up and boat more safely this year.
Educate your family, guests, and renters on the need to follow the law and
respect others who use and own property on the lakes.
Life Jackets: Here are some tips and
the law with regard to life jacket use:
 All vessels (including canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards), must
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have one wearable life jacket for each person on board.
The use of brightly colored flotation equipment and
clothing will greatly improve visibility to approaching
watercraft when operating low profile canoes, kayaks,
and paddleboards.
Every person on board a PWC must wear a life jacket.
Parents, Grandparents, or guardians should seriously
consider adopting “their own personal rule”, whereby
infants, toddlers, and children who have not yet learned
to swim, wear a flotation device anytime they are near
or out on the water.
Who May Operate/Age Restrictions
It is illegal for a parent or guardian to allow a child to operate a vessel in violation of the requirements below.
Motorboats (Other than a Personal Watercraft)
A person under the age of 10 may not operate a motorboat.
A person 10 or 11 years old may operate a motorboat only if
accompanied by a parent, a guardian, or a person at least
18 years old who is designated by the parent or guardian.
A person 12-15 years old may operate a motorboat only if:
 He or she is accompanied by a parent, a guardian, or a
person at least 18 years old who is designated by the
parent or guardian or …
 He or she has completed a boating safety course that is
accepted by the Wisconsin DNR.
A person at least 16 years old may operate a motorboat only
if he or she has completed a boating safety course that is
accepted by the Wisconsin DNR. A person born before
January 1, 1989, is exempt from the safety course requirement.
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
A person under the age of 12 may not operate a PWC.
A person 12-15 years old may operate a PWC only if he or
she has completed a boating safety course that is accepted
by the Wisconsin DNR. (Parental supervision is not a substitute for a boating safety course certificate as with other
motorboats.)
A person at least 16 years old may operate a PWC only if he
or she has completed a boating safety course that is accepted by the Wisconsin DNR. A person born before January 1, 1989, is exempt from the safety course requirement.
A person under the age of 16 may
not rent or lease a PWC.
PWC operators must obey the
laws that apply to other vessels
as well as obey additional requirements that apply specifically
to the operation of personal watercraft. Particular attention
must be paid to the PWC's capacity plate to determine the appropriate number of people allowed
on the PWC.
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Water Safety continued
 Chasing, harassing, or disturbing wildlife with a PWC
Improper Speed or Distance is not maintaining a proper
speed and/or distance while operating a vessel. Specifically,
An operator of a PWC equipped with a lanyard-type igniit is illegal to:
tion safety switch must attach the lanyard to his or her per-  Operate a vessel at a distance from other vessels or at a
son, clothing, or PFD.
speed that exceeds safe and reasonable limits given the
waterway traffic, marked speed limits, weather, and
A PWC may not be operated between sunset and sunrise.
other boating conditions.
A PWC operator must always face forward.
Requirements Specific to PWCs
Every person on board a PWC must wear a U.S. Coast
Guard–approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD.
A PWC may not be operated at faster than “slow, no wake
speed” within:
 100 feet of any other vessel on any waterbody
 200 feet of shore on any lake
 100 feet of a dock, pier, raft, or restricted area on any
lake
A PWC must be operated in a responsible manner. Maneuvers that endanger people or property are prohibited, including:
 Jumping a wake with a PWC within 100 feet of another
vessel
 Operating within 100 feet of a vessel that is towing a
person on water skis, inner tube, wakeboard, or similar
device, or operating within 100 feet of the tow rope or
person being towed
 Weaving a PWC through congested waterway traffic
 Steering toward another object or person in the water
and swerving at the last possible moment in order to
avoid collision
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Exceed the speeds posted or charted in any specific
zone or area.
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Operate a vessel repeatedly in a circuitous manner
within 200 feet of another vessel or person in the water.
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Operate a vessel within 100 feet of the shoreline, any
dock, raft, pier, or restricted area on any lake at greater
than “slow, no wake speed.”
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Operate a vessel at greater than “slow, no wake speed”
on lakes that are 50 acres or less and have public access, unless such lakes serve as thoroughfares between
two or more navigable lakes.
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Operate a vessel at greater than “slow, no wake speed”
within 100 feet of a swimmer, unless the vessel is assisting the swimmer.
“Slow, No Wake Speed” means a speed at which a vessel
moves as slowly as possible while still maintaining steerage
control.
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RLPOA Logo Wear at OC Outfitters — Carol Kollodge
Round Lakes is all about water, sunny days and
enjoying activities on the lakes. Our lakes are an
awesome, peaceful place to be, and our logo encompasses these themes. A special thanks to Tim
Chisser (former RLPOA board member and now
volunteer) and a handful of Round Lakers for
designing this logo.
We're also excited to partner with Brian Achtor
from OC Outfitters on Country Road B (across from Big
Fish Golf Course) to showcase our logo on t-shirts, sweatshirts and other merchandise. The logo is also on fleece
blankets. While we have many great items in stock today,
additional summer items will be added by June.
The best part of this partnership is that OC Outfitters will donate most of the profit from each
logo item sold to benefit RLPOA water quality
efforts.
Tim Chisser and Carol Kollodge partnered with
Brian from OC to "brand" our logo on merchandise. If you have questions, contact Carol by
posting a short message on our Facebook page. And while
you're at OC Outfitter's, check out their live bait, fishing
tackle and other outdoorsy merchandise.
What’s New on the Web! — Martin Hanson
We continue to work on ways we communicate to our members and those that love our lakes. The following are updates on our web presence:
The website accepts secure online payments from credit
cards or PayPal accounts. You need not have a PayPal account to use your credit card.
RoundLakes.org: This past six months, our website got a
face lift! You will see a new, cleaner home page layout. It's
a work-in-progress. Soon you'll see the new look on other
pages plus new information to enhance your enjoyment of
Round Lake. Here's a few important things you should
know about RoundLakes.org.
You can also update your membership profile. Either click
on the Join/Renew button or click Organization, then Membership.
With the upgrades earlier this year, our website is now
compatible with not only computers, but tablets and mobile
devices will display information in a much more friendly
format.
It is now super easy to join RLPOA and/or renew your annual dues online. Just click on the Join/Renew button on
the home page. If you do not have a login, email the
[email protected].
RLPOA is on Facebook: Last summer, we set up a Facebook
page, and if you're on Facebook, please "Like" our page
(search RLPOA and look for our blue logo). Facebook is a
great way to keep up-to-date on what's going on, including
Dine Around details, lake fun, and lake pictures. Feel free
to "Share" posts and encourage your friends to like
RLPOA's Facebook page. www.facebook.com/RLPOA/
Martin Hanson, RLPOA Board Treasurer is also our Webmaster. Carol Kollodge, volunteer, is our Facebook administrator. We are looking for another volunteer to help with
website design and communications. If you have web design
skills and a knack for communications, please reach out to
The webpage still has a place to make contributions to our
Aquatic Invasive Species fund. Click on the “DONATE” but- Martin at [email protected] to learn more on how
ton on the home page.
you can help.
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RLPOA Financials— Martin Hanson
RLPOA is in a stable financial condition with sufficient cur- ASSETS
Our assets consist primarily of cash in three bank accounts.
rent assets to cover all anticipated 2016 expenses.
We have an operational checking account, a savings acREVENUE
count, and an online transaction account. Total assets at
Revenue for 2015 was $27,294 compared to $30,795 for
2014; or $3,501 less than 2014 Revenue. Membership dues the end of 2015 were approximately $32,600. The board
were $11,825, AIS contributions were $8,443. Membership reviewed moving some current assets to other investments,
but no action has been taken due to the recent volatility of
dues revenue was $500 greater than 2014. AIS contributions were significantly less, $3,631, than 2014. State grant the market. Fixed assets of RLPOA include a pontoon boat,
and the navigational buoys. We expect to dispose of the
revenue for 2014 was $7,314. 2015 was the first year for
online renewals and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) contri- pontoon in 2016.
butions. In 2015 47 members paid dues online totaling
$1,645 and 19 members made AIS contributions online totaling $1,605. Online payments reduce administrative time
for RLPOA and are highly encouraged.
EXPENSES
The major expenses during the year were $20,500 for
chemical treatment of aquatic invasive species, $3,540 for
membership management subscription (prepaid for 3 years
to avoid rate increase), $2,447 for replacement navigation
markers, and $2,340 for boat landing inspector labor.
NET INCOME
Expenses exceeded revenue for the year by $6,643 and were
covered by RLPOA reserves.
2016
Year-to-date membership revenue and AIS contributions
are ahead of 2015, but lagging 2014 for the first quarter. No
dues increase is currently under discussion at the board.
However, the board has concerns with the decline in AIS
contributions. While the current reserves provide stability,
the board favors operating with sufficient revenues to cover
expenses on an annual basis.
Members may make an AIS contribution at any time
during the year online at the RLPOA website
(RoundLakes.org) or by mail.
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Round Lake Fireworks — Dan Kollodge
The Annual July 3rd Tradition of Round Lake Fireworks Continues!
The sponsors of the annual July 3rd fireworks display are seeking financial donations and volunteers to help with the
production of this year’s show. All donated funds are used for show expenses. They request that everyone who enjoys
these fireworks to support financially and volunteer for this event.
Any amount will help. However, they are asking those who have the means to consider larger donations of $200, $500,
and $1,000. If you or your business can provide something more generous than $1,000, your contribution will be appropriately recognized at the event. Please visit the Round Lakes website for full details to help with the fireworks celebration.
DONATIONS
VOLUNTEERS
Please make the checks payable to:
Grand Pines Resort “Fireworks Fund”
c/o Ron Schmidt
Grand Pines Resort Office
9993 N. Grand Pines Lane
Hayward, WI 54843
Volunteers make this event possible.
If you are interested in volunteering
please contact the Grand Pines Resort
Office to see how you can help.
715-462-4006.
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Social Committee Joan Buehrle
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What is Dine Around?
Hayward has a number of good restaurants that have stood
the test of time and Dine Around offers the opportunity to
patronize the well-established restaurants, as well as restaurants that have opened recently, in the stimulating company of friends and neighbors.
Dine Around is a planned get together for people owning,
renting or enjoying property on Round Lakes. It is held
every month except December. A cocktail / social hour is
followed by dinner. Each month a host (or hosts) chooses a
restaurant to visit and a date for the Dine Around (it is
hosts’ choice and every day of the week is possible). Hosts
make arrangements with the restaurant for our group. The
invitation is then sent out to all property owners and
friends having an email address on our database. Guests
RSVP to the hosts so that the restaurant is prepared for the
group. Individual checks are provided. We order from either
the regular menu or at times we have a special, limited
menu to choose from. Generally we have between 20-45
people attending. We have had over 60 in attendance on a
few occasions. Every month there have been “new” people
attending. A highlight to look forward to: Jeff Hubbard usually has a joke to share with the group. Diners agree that
we have a very good time every time we get together. There
is always plenty of talk and laughter at the Dine Arounds.
April 2015 to April 2016 Dine Around
We have held a number of Dine Around get-togethers since our last newsletter. In April 2015 Roy and Joan Buehrle
hosted the group at The Landing on the Chippewa Flowage. Marsha and Bob Besch and Cliff and Jan Stoner were our
hosts in May 2015 at the Steakhouse Restaurant in Hayward. We had a large turnout for a delicious dinner. Bob and
Diane Sosnowski hosted us in June at the Sawmill Saloon in Seeley. We again had a good crowd and a delicious buffet
dinner. July brought a change of pace. We had a small number of people signed up for the annual picnic which was to be
held at Lakeview Golf and Pizza. We decided to cancel the buffet/picnic and meet instead at Lakeview for a lunch
time Dine Around. We had a delicious pizza buffet and had a good turnout of about 30 people. The Cornales fed us well
and everyone had a good time.
August brought us another innovation. Denise and Henry Martin hosted the group at the Cabin Stop in Hayward for a
gourmet dinner and tasting event. Chef Christopher Ray from Five Course Catering provided five excellent entrees.
Northern Lakes Bakery Manager Kirk Fosterling created some fantastic artisan breads and succulent desserts. Guests
were encouraged to mingle around The Cabin Stop for free samplings of wine, craft beer, cheeses and olive oils. A 10%
discount was available to our group on all items except for domestic beers. The store was closed to the public for this private event. Our group enjoyed the foods, tastings and good company.
In September Ann Noble and Jim Gaul invited us into their home for a “tailgate party” prior to the Packers game.
Guests each brought a dish to pass and Ann provided delicious soups and homemade artisan bread. This event was very
well attended and a good time was had by all. The weather cooperated by providing a perfect view of the sunset over
beautiful Hinton Bay.
On October 29th, 2015 Jeff and Jan Hubbard welcomed us to DJ’s Dock. Those attending enjoyed a good meal and the
fellowship of their friends and neighbors. Bruce and Susan McMillin were the hosts at the Black Iron Bar and Grill
(formerly the Beer Bellies Bar and Grill) on November 19th. A friendly group enjoyed good food and the evening together.
No Dine Around is held in December due to the “busy-ness” of the season. In January 2016, Pat and Ken Brummel
were our hosts at The Ranch Supper Club. Guests enjoyed the “supper club” experience of Old Fashioneds, relish
trays, and camaraderie. February found Max and Laurie Thompson hosting us at Italia Restaurant in Northwoods
Beach. Guest chose from a limited menu of delicious Italian specialties. The food was outstanding and the venue worked
well for our gregarious group. In March 2015, Joan and Bob Ackerman were hosts for the evening at the Flat Creek
Eatery in Hayward. Twenty people enjoyed an evening of dining with lake friends and neighbors. The April Dine
Around at The Steakhouse was hosted by the Besches and Stoners. Dinner was delicious and everyone enjoyed the
evening of camaraderie.
Annual Round Lake Property Owners’
Membership Meeting
Saturday August 13, 2016
Round Lake Town Hall on County Road A
10AM – 12Noon
Coffee served at 9AM
There will be an ice cream social following the meeting.
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Social Committee —continued
May 2016 Dine Around Friday May 20, 2016
Chippewa Inn, 6 PM Social/cocktails, 7PM Dinner
Choice of 3 Entrees: Chicken Schnitzel, Walleye, or Prime
Rib. Dinner includes: relish tray, salad, baked potato, rolls,
dessert and soft beverage.
Cost: $23 per person.
RSVP to Joan Buehrle at 608-788-6585 or
[email protected].
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to act as hosts for our Dine Around in
November 2016. This is an easy task that is appreciated by
your friends on the lake. Contact Joan
([email protected] or 608-788-6585) for information on
hosting a future Dine Around.
Susan McMillin, John Prosen, Bob and Marsha Besch, Ken
and Pat Brummel, Ann Noble and Jim Gaul, Sonia Cox,
Carl and Judy Scheider and Joan and Roy Buehrle. This
group was active on the social committee during the 20152016 year.
Our social committee members were responsible for providing coffee and baked goods at out Fall membership meeting
held at the Town Hall of Round Lake in October. The baked
goods, treats and socializing were appreciated by all members attending. We will be providing refreshments at our
next meeting August 13, 2016. Thank you again, to all the
people that provided the refreshments.
We would like to invite you to join our group in support of
the social activities for Round Lake Property Owners. Call
(608-788-6585 or 608-386-9994) or email Joan Buehrle at
[email protected] to be notified of our next meeting or
activity. It’s fun and rewarding to serve on this committee
and we need your help, so call or email me now!
Social Committee: The activities during the year are the
result of the planning and work of our social committee
members and several of our neighbors and friends who graciously provide support. We want to recognize these memOur social committee will be meeting in coming weeks to
bers and friends of the social committee who make our lives plan activities for this summer and fall. We plan to hold an
on the lake more fun.
ice cream social following our summer general membership
A BIG THANK YOU to Ann Noble and Jim Gaul, Bob and meeting. This was very popular last year so we will “do it
again”.
Diane Sosnowski, Joan and Bob Ackerman, Bruce and
July Round Lake Property Owners Pizza Party
Coop's Pizza Parloure in the Fireside Room.
All You Can Eat: Soup and Salad bar, pizza and garlic toast.
Sunday July 17, 2016 Noon to 2PM.
Cost adults $7.99 kids $0.75 / year—Can also order from the menu.
This event replaces the annual picnic this summer. RSVP to Joan Buehrle at 608-788-6585 or [email protected].
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Fishing— —Kevin Bushnick
SCHEDULE:
Thursday June 16:
To all Round Lake Families who have kids (or
- Dock fishing & guided lake fishing.
grand-kids) that love to fish and do other cool
- Microscope study of fish and bugs
things outdoors!
- Hiking with Tree & Plant Identification
On June 16 & 17, the Youth Conservation Alli- - Bird of Prey Program
ance sponsored by Muskies Inc. and the Round - Archery
Lake Property Owners Association are holding - Canoeing
a very special event on the grounds of Timber - BBQ dinner
Trail Lodge on Big Round Lake. During this
Friday June 17:
event, kids will be doing a number of outdoor
- Art & Painting session with world-renowned artist Sara Balbin
educational programs to help them understand
(kids will be hand painting a Muskie!).
our awesome Hayward area environment. We
- Dock fishing & guided lake fishing
are also opening up the event to the children of
- Microscope study of fish and bugs
the Ojibwe tribe. We have a lot we can learn
- Bird of Prey Program
from each other and we need to bring ALL the
- Canoeing
kids together.
- Archery
Educators and Leaders from every facet of the - Fish fry Feast
outdoors will be on hand including the Dept. of - AWARDS & Trophy Ceremony
Natural Resources, the US National Parks
Event details and times will be posted as we get closer to the date.
Service, Environment Science Professors, ProREGISTRATION: Space is limited so please contact Kevin Bushnick
fessional Archery Instructors, Artists, Fisher847-987-3622, [email protected] if you are interested in attending
man and Ojibwe Tribal Leaders. All of this is
all or part of this 2 day environmental education event. There is nobeing done because one of the most important
charge what-so-ever for this program. Kids must be accompanied by a
things in this world is to educate our children
parent or legal guardian. A release waiver must be signed which inabout our natural resources and how to take
cludes a photo-release for the kids as this event will be filmed for TV and
care of them for our future.
other educational programs
Kids Event on Big Round Lake in June
Group Picture of Round Lake Kids’ Event in 2015
Changes to Fishing Regulations affecting Round Lake
Anglers may keep 25 panfish daily on Round and Little Round Lakes, but no more than 10 of one species. That could
mean 10 bluegill + 10 crappie + 5 perch, or a different combination that adds up to 25. This regulation is designed to offer
some protection to each species when they are most vulnerable (bluegill when they are on their spawning beds for example) and is intended to improve panfish size over time.
Bass also have special regulations for Round Lake. Up to 5 bass may be taken daily. Largemouth can be any length.
Smallmouth are catch and release until 6/17. After 6/17, only ONE smallmouth bass may be taken daily and it
must be OVER 18”.
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Membership Report
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RLPOA Board of Directors
Contacts in RLPOA database: .........746
Paid Members as of 4/21/2016 ........172
Paid Members 2015 ..........................346
Paid Members 2014 : ........................324
Record year of 2007: .........................405
Email addresses ...............................407
NOTE:
If you would like to check your membership
status, you can do this online at
RoundLakes.org. Just request a password
from [email protected].
WHY JOIN? We need your support to protect
your lakes for future generations:
1. Water Quality—clean and safe for all.
2. Invasive Species eradication.
3. Water level concerns.
4. Fishing quality.
5. Property values.
Dan Kollodge ····························· President
·········································· Water Quality
Joan Buehrle ······················· Vice President
······································ Social Committee
James Gaul ································ Secretary
·········································· Water Quality
Martin Hanson····························Treasurer
···············································Webmaster
Jim Kron ······························· Water Safety
Kevin Bushnick ················· Fish Committee
Bob Sosnowski ························ Membership
We have many opportunities to be involved in
the work of the Association to protect and enhance our lake. Please let any board member
know if you can help. You are our primary resource to maintain the quality of our lake.
Membership
You can now renew your membership securely online. Instructions are posted at RoundLakes.org.
I am interested in helping one of the following committees:
___ Government Awareness
___ Water Quality
___ Social Committee
___ Water Safety
___ Membership
___ Fish
___ Newsletter
Membership Dues: $35 (Due by Feb. 1 every year)
Enclosed are my dues of $35
for calendar year 2016
Name
Enclosed are my dues of $35
Address
for calendar year 2017
Enclosed is my additional
contribution for the
Invasive Species fund.
Total Enclosed: $
Make checks payable to RLPOA
Please mail to:
Round Lake Property Owners
Phone
Association
P.O. Box 1070
Email (required for newsletter)
Hayward WI 54843
Round Lake Property Owners Association
Membership Meeting August 13, 2016
10:00 AM—12:00 Noon
Town of Round Lake Hall
10625N Cty Rd A.
Please support your lake association
and the quality of your lake.
Hayward, WI 54843-4048
P.O. Box 1070
Round Lake Property Owners Association