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2027 Budget Approved

The Board approved the 2027 Annual Budget at its September 12 meeting. 2027 annual dues are $1,260.

Following member feedback, the $33,000 originally allocated to Beach 2 will fund:

• $17,000: Marina fuel pump.
• $13,000: Lake Tanglewood aeration.
• $3,000: Dock repairs.

These allocation changes do not increase the approved budget total or dues.

View 2027 Budget

2027 Fee & Fine Chart

The 2027 Fee & Fine Chart is approved. View the complete chart for Association dues, decals, seasonal rentals, other fees, and fines.

View Fee & Fine Chart

2026 Pool Season

From May 21 through September 7, the pool check-in system recorded 13,594 visits.

• 8,407 member and associate visits (61.8%).
• 5,187 guest visits (38.2%).
• 4,461 check-ins across 106 dates.
• 128 average visits per logged day.
• Busiest month: July, with 4,699 visits.
• Busiest day: May 24, with 518 visits.

Consistent check-ins help track attendance, identify busy periods, and plan for future seasons. Thank you for checking in!

2026 Board Election

Five candidates are running for four open seats on the Lake Wildwood Association Board of Directors.

• Ed Berg
• Cassie Weide
• Nancy Herberg
• Pete Sedgwick
• Larry Gooding

Meet the Candidates:
Sunday, September 6 at 1:00 PM
Arrowhead Lodge

Candidate biographies are published in the September Sunbeam.

Election Center

Ballots & Voting

• By September 14: Ballots are to be mailed to members in good standing.
• Within 30 days of mailing: Voting closes.
• After voting closes: The Election Committee verifies and counts the ballots.
• Vote for no more than four candidates. Ballots marked for more than four candidates are void.
• Place the completed ballot in the envelope marked BALLOT. Only one ballot is allowed per ballot envelope.
• Place the ballot envelope inside the provided gold return envelope. Multiple ballot envelopes may be placed inside one gold return envelope.
• Complete all required information on the outside of the gold return envelope and mail that envelope as instructed.

Of the four candidates elected, the candidate receiving the fewest votes will serve the one-year term. The other elected candidates will serve two-year terms.

Annual Meeting & Proxy

Saturday, November 7, 2026
2:00 PM
Arrowhead Lodge

Members who cannot attend are encouraged to complete a proxy card and return it to the Association Office. Proxy participation helps Lake Wildwood meet the required 10% quorum under Article III, Section 3.04 of the By-Laws.

• One vote is available for each dues-paying lot owned.
• Members with multiple lots should use one proxy card rather than separate cards for each lot.
• Print and sign your name in the appropriate spaces before returning the card.
• New director terms begin immediately following the Annual Meeting.

Proposed By-Law Amendment

Under Article VIII, Section 8.01 of the By-Laws, members may submit proposed amendments for consideration and vote.

Current language:
Article IV, Section 4.09 (final bullet point)
"The Board must reserve a portion of the meeting for owner comments; the duration and meeting order of that comment period are within the Board's sole discretion."

Proposed amendment:
Submitted by Marcella Myers (Lot 249)
"The Board must reserve a portion of the meeting of the board for owners’ comments, submitted in writing or made from the floor. All owners’ comments shall be included and published within the Board meeting minutes. However, the duration and meeting order for the owners comment period is within the sole discretion of the board."

Proposed amendment reasoning:
Submitted by Marcella Myers (Lot 249)
"Reason: The Board Of Directors have close down are voices, by no longer publishing the Owners comments in the Sunbeam monthly paper, which part of our dues contribute to."

Association attorney's guidance:
The Association's attorney advised that public comments related to the proposed amendment not be included in published Board Meeting Minutes, citing governance, accuracy, consistency, professionalism, and potential risks involving context or misquotation.

October Deadlines

• October 1 — Office Cash Payment Change: The Association Office will no longer accept cash payments in excess of $100.
• October 1 — Storage Season: Reserved and non-reserved storage applications are required.

Storage Spaces

Storage spaces are still available. An application is required.

• Non-Reserved: $125, October 1-April 15. No assigned site number or letter.
• Reserved: $225, October 1-September 30. Assigned a site for the full year.

Contact the Association Office for availability and details.

Summer non-reserved rentals expire October 15. Renewal applications are available at the Association Office or under Documents & Seasonal Rentals.

Marina & Camping Deadlines

• Same-Slip Marina Payment: Payment is due December 1 to retain your current marina slip for next year.
• Watercraft Removal: All watercraft must be removed from rented marina slips by November 1 as the marina season ends.
• Same-Site Camping: The first installment is due November 1. If required fees are not paid by the required dates, the site may be forfeited and offered to the next member in good standing on the waiting list.

Same-site camping fee: $1,135. Submit your new application and at least $567.50 by November 1, 2026. The second half, or any remaining balance, is due May 1, 2027.

Applications are available at the Association Office or under Documents & Seasonal Rentals.

Exercise Classes Return

Exercise classes return to Arrowhead Lodge Monday, October 5 at 9:00 AM. Classes are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

All members are welcome, and there is no cost to attend.

GoAccess Update

At the September 12 Board meeting, management reported that the equipment had arrived, servers were on the way, and the database was nearly ready.

A launch date had not yet been announced. More information and seminars at the Lodge will be provided before the transition.

Lake & Fishery Updates

• Monthly weed maintenance is planned to continue on Lake Wildwood. Management has also obtained a quote for monthly maintenance at Lake Tanglewood next year.
• Members reported positive results from mussel treatments. Further treatments remain part of the lake maintenance plan.
• Delayed 2026 fish stocking is expected in October, with the $6,500 invoice paid from the 2026 budget.
• The NRC’s proposed $47,525 fish stocking request was not included in the approved 2027 budget. The Board separately approved a $13,000 allocation for Tanglewood aeration.

Approved Property Improvements

The Board approved $11,000 in remaining 2026 funds for:

• Gravel at the inlet, including a connection between the parking area and existing trail after retention-pond dredging.
• A geodome climber and a four-seat in-ground spring rider at the Marina playground.
• $3,000 in lumber to replace the wood on 36 Beach 2 picnic tables.

Management also reported that this year’s chip-and-seal work was completed using current road conditions and the seven-year rotation to set priorities.

Rock the Dock Thank You

Thank you to the Lake Wildwood members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who supported Rock the Dock for St. Jude. Your contributions and participation made the fundraiser possible.

Rock the Dock Recap

Thank You, Grasser’s

Thank you to Matt Grasser and Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for donating materials that help the Natural Resources Committee and volunteers build fish habitats.

The NRC collected additional donated materials on August 31 and is coordinating another habitat build.

Think Safety

Have boathouse electrical wiring inspected for proper grounding and protection against electric shock near the water. Never swim near powered docks.

Before burning, contact Main Gate Security: (309) 463-2047, extension 1020.

Management is working with the Varna Fire Department on CPR classes, starting with staff and then offering classes to members. Dates and member pricing will be announced.

In an emergency, call 911.

Think Safety Hub

In Memoriam

Lake Wildwood extends its condolences to the family and friends of Caroline M. French, who passed away July 24, 2026, at age 88.

Caroline formerly lived in Lake Wildwood and Granville. The October Sunbeam includes a remembrance of her life.