Welcome to Derby Lake!
This site serves to promote the wonderful resource of Derby Lake in Stanton, MI.
Derby Lake Property Owners Association Membership Benefits
1. Spring and Fall newsletter
2. Derby Lake property owner’s directory
3. Lake weed control management
4. Water quality testing performed throughout the summer
5. Walk way bridge construction and maintenance
6. Lake outlet cleaned and maintained
7. Tent and picnic tables rental with trailer
8. Annual events:
a. Ring of Fire w/flares
b. Boat parade w/prizes
c. Hot dog roast at Public Landing
d. Ice Cream social at Public Landing
e. Derby on Ice
9. Member of Michigan Lakes and Streams Association
10. Annual lake sale advertisement in Greenville newspaper
11. Docks in/out coordination with Central Montcalm basketball team
Derby Lake Property Owners Association Minutes
Annual Meeting Saturday, September 1, 2018
1. Meeting called to order by President Bruce Jorgensen at 1:30 pm.
2. President’s Report
1. Water quality excellent again this year, but Spring 2019 we will treat
the entire lake for invasive weeds.
2. There are 115 association members – we thank you so much for your
support. The checking account balance is $3,848.19. Year end
financial report will be in the Fall newsletter.
3. Montcalm High School basketball team will be taking out docks again
this year on September 9. Please call Kevin Wendling if you are
interested.
4. In the Spring we will print a new Lake Directory. Please send any
changes you might have to your contact information to Dolores
Lindsay.
5. Benefits of supporting the Lake Association were reviewed.
6. Water Safety books, provided by the State of Michigan, will be
distributed with the Fall newsletter.
7. Brief updates were given on the petition for anti-trash and garbage
burning, and the on-going sewer issues.
3. Two returning board members, running for re-election, have been elected by show of hands. They are Tom Rush and Dave Niner. Unanimous vote to elect both.
4. Meeting adjourned at 1:40 pm.
2019 Schedule of Events
1.Derby on Ice: Saturday, February 16th, 12 noon til( see fall newsletter for further details)
2.Hamburger and Hot Dog Roast: Saturday, May 25, 12 noon to 1:30 pm (public landing)
3.Derby Lake Flotilla: Saturday, July 6, 7:30 pm (Starts @ Kevin Wendling's( see fall newsletter for details)
4.Ring of Fire: Saturday, July 6, @ 10:00 pm( buy flares and light them lakeside)
5.Derby Lake Do-Athelon: Sunday September 1, @ 8 am ( see spring newsletter for details)
6. Pancake breakfeast : Sunday, September 1, @ 9:30 am ( @ Dave Coopers garage and barn)
7. Derby Lake Property Owners Association Annual Meeting, Sunday, September 1, @ 10:30 am (@ Dve Cooper's garage and barn).
Weed Killer Use Near Lake
Please do not use these weed killer products near Derby Lake. State DEQ (PEAS) Hotline: 800-292-4706
https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3307_29894_5959-8796--,00.html
Library Services at Derby Lake