Monday, July 10, 2023

2023 July 4th Flotilla was a Success


The decorated boats, pontoons, and jet skis gathered at Frontier Resort.  One group headed north and the other headed south.   The docks and shoreline were lined with enthusiastic spectators while even the weather cooperated with clearing skies and only light winds.

Thank you to the volunteer leaders of each group of boats.

Thank you to all the creative families who decorated their boats to participate.

Follow this link to a YouTube video of the pictures sent to us celebrating the day:

Long Lake Area Association 2023 Flotilla

PS: By searching other posts on this website, you can view other videos and pictures from past flotillas.  Also by clicking on the History tab above you can browse various family memories of their times at Long Lake.  The articles cover from the 1920s through 1970s.  Does your family have a story to share?

Monday, July 3, 2023

6/24/2023 Annual Meeting Recap

Long Lake Area Association held its 2023 Annual Meeting on June 24th at the Hubbard Township Community Center.  The meeting started by hearing from Wade Massure, MN DNR,  Park Rapids Area Fisheries Supervisor. He spoke for about 30 minutes telling us recent survey results and details about the stocking programs for Long Lake.  

Video of Wade Massure's Presentation

Power point slides used in Wade's Presentation





After Wade's speech, the business meeting was held.  The full minutes of that meeting will be posted after they are approved by the LLAA Board at the August meeting.  All minutes are posted on Board Communications tab above this post. 

Next the "At Large" and elections for Neighborhoods 2, 4, and 6 were held. To see the new board please look at the Board Members' Tab above or follow this link.

The last thing item on the agenda was to draw for the  Door Prizes.  

And the winner's are: 

  • Gift certificate to Hilltop, $40 - Chuck Folkestad
  • Gift certificate to Hafners, $35   - Pat Remias
  • $25 to Silver Star Saloon & Eatery - John Hansell
  • Long Lake Ladies Lunch Group Basket - Anne Jordahl

In a random drawing from the 56 participants of the ICE OUT guessing contest,  Ben Cachiaras, LLAA neighborhood 5 was the winner of a Canvas of Long Lake Contributed by Vern Whitten Photography at www.vernwhittenphotography.com and framed by Cattail Creek Framing now located at 601 1st Street East, Park Rapids.

 We also collected old fishing line and lead sinkers at the meeting. Thanks to everyone who participated.