April 2026: Goose Lake Association’s Financial Information

Property owners can request a copy of the Goose Lake Association (GLA) financial statements must first contact the office by telephone at 815-942-4879 or email at office@gooselakeassociation.org to arrange for pickup. Owners are required to visit the office in person during regular business hours and present their lot number along with a valid form of identification. Under no circumstances will copies be provided via email or postal mail; in-person pickup is mandatory. Contact us with any questions at gooselakeassociation@gmail.com

April 2026: GLA now posting Audit Reports online for members.

Contact the committee with any questions at audit@gooselakeassociation.org

April 2026: Business as Usual & Drink Chip Discontinued Explained

As the weather warms up, so do our patrons. We can feel the shift of the season every day as business pick up with rising temps. It’s great to see everyone come up on their golf carts again! April is another month packed with fun things to come.

April 1st - White Elephant Bingo at 7PM

April 11th - Mark Thomas & The Essentials at 8PM

April 15th - Trivia at 7PM

April 16th - NEW - The Flower Faery Porch Pot Arrangement classes 6:30 PM

April 25th - Coverlicious at 8PM

We also wanted to address something you may have noticed. We’ve officially discontinued the distribution of new drink chips. We know they’ve been a popular and fun way to treat friends and neighbors, and this wasn’t a decision we made lightly. However, because drink chips can be used at any time, regardless of when they were purchased, it becomes very difficult to accurately track sales and inventory.

Without knowing when a chip was originally sold, it can create inconsistencies in reporting and put a financial strain on the bar over time. As we continue working to keep things running smoothly and sustainably, this was a necessary step.

To be clear, any drink chips currently out there are still valid. We will continue to accept them, and there is no expiration or deadline to use them. We understand this may be disappointing, and we truly appreciate everyone’s understanding. If you have any questions or would like to talk more about it, feel free to stop in and chat with us anytime.

The Bar is also currently looking for local business sponsorship to help curate more large scale events.

Contact us at bar@gooselakeassociation.org or barliaison@gooselakeassociation.org

April 2026: Now hiring lifeguards!

Summer’s coming fast, and Goose Lake Association is getting ready for another amazing beach season! We’re looking for motivated, responsible, and energetic lifeguards to join our 2026 team.

The beach officially opens Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m., and we need great people to help make opening day — and the whole summer — safe and fun for everyone!

Lifeguards will begin earlier to help prepare the beach and concession stand for opening. More details on starting dates will be shared during our lifeguard meeting before opening day.

This is a great opportunity to get started early, earn hours, and be part of the excitement as we kick off another fantastic season at Goose Lake Beach.

Ready to dive in?

Email beach@gooselakeassociation.org to request an application.

Come join the crew that makes Goose Lake Beach the best place to soak up the sun this summer! Come be part of the crew that makes Goose Lake Beach the best spot to spend the summer! All applicants must complete a new application to be considered.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we hope everyone enjoys a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Contact the committee with any questions at beach@gooselakeassociation.org

April 2026: No update. Contact the project lead with any questions at gooselakeassociation.org.

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August 2025: No new update. Contact us at bylaws@gooselakeassociation.org

April 2026: Opening soon!

Hello Campers!

The Campground will be open on April 1, 2026 as usual. As the weather can be a little dicey, a few things to remember.

1. Please get out of your car or motor home BEFORE you park, to walk the campsite you pick. We have had more rain again, so we want to be sure we don't tear up the ground.

2. If the weather had been in the freezing zone, the bathrooms may not yet be ready.

3. Be sure BEFORE you set up camp, please ensure you have a sticker on any camper, car, truck, boat, or trailer you bring in. I will be checking the first weekend, so be ready, please.

4. Dumpsters will not be open for a few weeks, as we've had people misusing them.

5. The registration card, MUST be visible from the ground in front of your camper. If you can't see it, I can't see it. Please fill it out completely. All directions are on the back of the registration card, concerning how it works, which are in the phone box attached to the caretaker house.

6. All GLA projects are on hold, until we figure out the lack of water issues on Goose Lake. This includes the electronification project.

PAVILLION RENTALS CHANGES: Our committee has made a few changes in our gate supervision during your rental days.

There will be supervision at the gate 15 min before your rental time and 1.5 hours after your start time. If you want further gate supervision, to hand out your parking passes and let in your guests, you may have up to 2 hours more, with a fee of $17 per hr. (After, our gate supervisor leaves, it will be your responsibility to get someone to the gate to let in your party and give them their parking pass. We are needing to have our caretaker doing other needed work around the GLA, so he will not be as accessible as before. And, as last year, rentals will need to be between the hours of 12:30 pm and 7:00 pm.

I hope you all are looking forward to another year of camping!!

GLA is a great place to do it...See you soon!! Pris Copple, Director

April 2026: Our committee has been busy brainstorming new ways to make the newsletter more engaging and fun to read. We’re also reaching out to additional advertisers with the goal of covering the mailing costs for both issues each year — saving the Association money. On the tech side, our IT Specialist is building an easy-to-use access database, for our office.

Contact the committee with any questions at communication@gooselakeassociation.org

April 2026: 2026 Information

We are again looking forward to another great night at the Annual Dinner!! We will again be having election results, a band, a catered dinner, many items at the Raffle, and great time for all, adults only please!! Mark your calendars for

Saturday, September 19, 2026! You won't want to miss it! Look for more details coming!!

Contact the committee with any questions at elections@gooselakeassociation.org.

August 2025: Our incredible Main office custodial, facilities and ground maintenance, and or cast of volunteers continue to work tirelessly to keep Goose Lake looking its best. Let’s all lend a hand by tidying up after ourselves and promptly reporting any issues to the office—teamwork keeps our community strong! Thank you for being an active and caring part of Goose Lake.

April 2026: No new update. Contact us at fish@gooselakeassociation.org

August 2025: As August rolls in, we hope you're soaking up every moment of summer fun at the lake, beach, and throughout our beautiful Goose Lake community. It’s been a wonderful season so far, and we’re grateful to see so many of you making the most of it!

April 2026: No update.

Contact the committee with any questions at IT@gooselakeassociation.org

April 2026: No update.

April 2026: No update. Contact us at maintenance@gooselakeassociation.org

April 2026: The Committee has completed its review and approval of the updated Grounds & Facilities Technician job description, which now serves as the finalized document for committee reference. In addition, the committee has developed new non-disciplinary performance forms designed to assist employers in documenting performance concerns and supporting staff development during evaluations. These tools aim to help identify opportunities for improvement, enhance GLA’s documentation and accountability processes, and strengthen the Association’s protection in any potential legal matters. If you have questions or feedback, please contact the Personnel Committee at personnel@gooselakeassociation.org

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Contact us at shoreline@gooselakeassociation.org or Dave Barker at 815-955-6237

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Contact the committee with any questions at social@gooselakeassociation.org.

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April 2026: The weed committee met March 12, 2026 and will start communicating with the community through the GLA website starting in April. Water services (visits) and water restrictions will be shared on the GLA website.

Contact the committee with any questions at weeds@gooselakeassociation.org.