LGA Bulletins

The LGA publishes bi-monthly Bulletins (newsletters) with information about events and issues around Lake Gaston.  2006-8 issues are provided by clicking the active links below.  Members who prefer to receive a hard copy of the Bulletin, may contact the LGA and request this.

JUNE / JULY

APRIL / MAY

       FEBRUARY / MARCH

 

DECEMBER / JANUARY

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

JUNE / JULY

APRIL / MAY
FEBRUARY / MARCH

DECEMBER / JANUARY

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER  +  (Link to SeaTow Insurance Benefit)

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

JUNE / JULY
APRIL / MAY
FEBRUARY / MARCH
 

                                 ARCHIVE ISSUES
 

       Dec 05 / Jan 06

This issue covers topics on:  Lake Gaston's Stakeholder Board, Emergency Preparedness, Gathering Hydrilla for analysis of AVM, Data Exchange with Smith Mountain Lake, LGA Environment Monitors.

 

       August 05

This issue covers topics on:  Introduction to LGA's Executive Director, Stakeholder Board comments, Dominion Power's planning schedule for establishing lakeside parks & recreational facilities in accordance with FERC License,  Controlling runoff into the lake.

 

       April 05

This issue covers topics on:  The NEW Lake Gaston Stakeholder Board (for weed control)... What is it?  Who are They?  What are they Doing??,  Update on the Special Service Tax Districts, Upcoming forums on fire safety, FEMA sponsored CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program, LGA Membership Structure and dues changes, LGA Annual Meeting June 11th, Audit Report and Financial Summary, Help Needed as an LGA Board Member or Committee Member, Calendar of Events,

   

       January 05

This issue covers topics on: Focus on members, business memberships, services to members, dues increase, safety issues (land and water), special guest speakers from Forestry Dept., FAQ's: water levels, oxygen levels in the lake, Dominion's preference regarding bulkheads, riprap, Pete Deschenes awarded Citizen of Year. (498KB)

 

Special Insert:   MEET YOUR DIRECTORS (A photo introduction to 2004-5 Directors) (639KB)

 

 

       October 04

This issue covers topics on: Committee Activity, State Constitutional Amendments, Patrol Boat for Sheriff's office.

       July 04 

       Special Insert:  "SOLUTIONS" (explanation of Special Service Tax District's)

This issue covers topics on: - Annual Meeting, Committee Activity Updates, Special Insert:  "Solutions" Lake Gaston Weed Control Council proposal on SSTD's (Special Service Tax District)

       April 04

This issue covers topics on:  Annual Meeting & Pig Pickin' in June, LGA Director Nominations, Weed Control Funding Updates, 2004 Budget, LGA Focus Items, LGA Education Initiative, Area Development Task Force, Halifax County Guest Speaker-Bill Pierce, Warren County Commissioner Luke Lucas goes to Capitol Hill, The Smith Mountain Lake Assoc Pres., Ralph Brush talks to LGA, Lake Environment-Water Quality & Water Levels, Warren County Sheriff's Satellite Office, Game Warden, Boating Safely Course.-

       January 04

This issue covers topics on:  - Results of Opinion Survey by LGA Members, - Weed Committee Activity, grass carp stocked in lake, appeal to public to contact VA state reps for funding - Water Safety Council, LGA & Brunswick Water Safety Committee meeting with Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, - Water levels fluctuate, new initiative to assess water quality, - Public Forum on Fishing Lake Gaston, - New LGA Task Force on Area Development formed, - Public Safety & Neighborhood Watch, - Warren County approves satellite Sheriffs Office at Lake.

       October 03

This issue covers topics on:  LGA Opinion Survey, Weed Committee Update and recent activities of LGWCC, What Smith Mountain Lake and Lake Gaston have in common, Hurricane Isabel and water levels, WZRU broadcasts of FAQ's, Boating Safety, Neighborhood Watch, Lake Environment and water conditions, 2004 LGA Budget.
 

       July 03

This issue covers topics on:  LGA's annual review of mission, including committee reports and direction for Weeds, Communications, Public Affairs, Public Safety, Lake Environment, Membership Development, By-law changes, New and Departing Directors

 

       April 03

This issue covers topics on:  New Flood Plain Mapping for Warren & Northampton Counties, Weeds: the battle continues, Member records: check for new 911 addresses, Savings on private treatment for weed control.

 

       January 03

This issue covers topics on:  The New LGA (New committees, objectives), LGA County Position Paper on issues of a lake-wide nature,  History of Weed infestation and weed control, Property Owner Forums, Neighborhood Watch program, Proposed LGA budget for 2003, Update on ACOE's drought management - now called the Water Management Committee, New Benefit for Members - discounted Internet Service, and new seasonal (part-time) internet service for non-resident property owners, Call for new Members, Call for new Directors.

 

 

       October 02

This issue covers topics on:  FERC Relicensing Status, Neighborhood Watch Forum, Warren County & Northampton County Political Candidates Forums, Update on Status of Weed Control, FEMA Update, Emergency 911 Addresses for Northampton and Warren Counties, Activation of LGAlert System for Drought Conditions, Drought Situation, Request for E-mail Addresses of Members, Meet New Directors, and The Loss of Ed Karpus. 

       May 02

This issue covers topics on:   Notice of LGA Annual Meeting, Changes to Bylaws, Nominee Candidates and Appointments to LGA Board of Directors, Treasurer's Report. 

       April 02   

This issue covers topics on:  New LGA President; Weed Control-Financial Crisis & Budget Cut, Treatment Plans for 2002; New Policy by Dominion Resources for Private Weed Control Treatment; FEMA/Flood Insurance Update;  Lake Gaston & the Roanoke River Basin-A Fresh Perspective; Boating Safety Class Schedule;  LGA Annual Meeting in June; New LGA Director Nominees;  Membership Increase.
 

 

 

       Winter 01/02

This issue covers topics on:   FEMA / Flood Reclassification / Flood Insurance Requirements, Drought and Low Water Levels in Gaston & Kerr, Weed Control.
 

       Fall 01

This issue covers topics on:  Water Levels on Gaston & Kerr, Hydrilla Control: funding sources, LGA's Internet Presence, Weed Control Council vs. LGA.