News from the Association

Patrolling the Pond, December 4th Edition. Mike Miller, Member Lake Lotawana Association Board of Directors, Sergeant at Arms There’s a chill in the Air but It’s Always Warm at the Lake. The first snow made its entrance this weekend. A big, ‘hats off’ to the Lotawana Road crews for keeping the roads safe and navigable. […]

Thanksgiving, late in the month this year will coincide with this edition of the paper delivery in the same week.  I’d like to wish everyone in our community and their extended families a safe and fun holiday. I’m first thankful for my family, friends and the opportunity to be a part of such a great

Patrolling the Pond: FOMO and Why Gratitude Keeps us from Missing Out   Mike Miller, Member Lake Lotawana Association Board of Directors, Sergeant at Arms   FOMO. Fear of Missing Out. I had it last week when I had to miss the Annual Budget Meeting. Putting the budget together and then getting approval of the

Lota Smoke 2024 was a remarkable celebration, whether you’re an Elton John aficionado or a die-hard Billy Joel fan! The Friday night entertainment was a resounding success, heightened by the fantastic weather and the vibrant atmosphere created by all the team parties, making for an unforgettable and mouthwatering experience. A heartfelt thank you goes out

Did you know – every year we typically have a spring and fall clean-up day for lake residents.  We open up the Gate 1 Operations lot for household goods and the Martin Property off Gate 6 entrance for yard waste.  It seems each time we fill 3-5 large dumpsters and one for steel items only. 

November 7th Edition.   Patrolling the Pond by Mike Miller, Board of Directors, Sergeant at Arms.   Civility, Civics, and EnJOYing the Way Forward   By the time this edition of Patrolling the Pond hits the stands the 2024 election results will most likely be tallied. The question of who the next President will be

There are now 3,500 happy and healthy “new” fish in our lake!  On October 29, Harrison Fish Hatchery from Hurdland, Missouri brought 1,000 – 6” to 8” Yellow Perch to Lake Lotawana.  The Fisheries Committee members know that many fishermen love to catch this species.  Our community thanks the Yacht Club for allowing us to

October 28th Edition Patrolling the Pond by Mike Miller, Director, Lake Lotawana Home Owners Association, Sergeant at Arms   A Chance Encounter with a Legend.   On one of the cooler days last week, I caught myself out a little later on the water than anticipated. The sun just sets so early these in these