FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

by Don Willis, TMLA Inc. President

A quote that I have learned to appreciate:

We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it... for a little while.
(Willa Cather)

We are blessed around Ten Mile Lake. Our association's members, from their varied backgrounds, have stepped forward to serve our many committee projects, helping to maintain and improve our lake community and its environs.

Take a look at ...[the] list of committees. See which ones interest you. Then, contact the committee chair(s) to volunteer. Well over 100 members of our Association are active in various projects. Some serve "for a little while". And some, like Jim Schwartz, serve for a long while. Jim is stepping aside as Chair of the Environmental and Ecology Committee. He has chaired or co-chaired the group since its inception. What a remarkable man to have in our midst!! Willa Shonkwiler-Martin, History; Jerry Mills, Safety; and Bob Crabb, Finance, are also stepping down as Chairpersons; Jim will continue to serve on the Environment & Ecology Committee, and Jerry will remain active on the Lake Safety committee.

A sincere thank you to: all committee chairpersons and their members; board members and officers; and to all who have responded to the action call for a little while - or for a long while. . . .

We've had a good, busy season at Ten Mile Lake. Have a great winter and we'll look forward to seeing you all next spring.

Until next time -      
 Don Willis, President