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Board Meetings & Special Events
August 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM in Lancaster Hall & via Zoom
October 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM in Lancaster Hall & via Zoom
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM in Lancaster Hall & via Zoom
February 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Lancaster Hall & via Zoom
May 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Lancaster Hall & via Zoom
Special Board Meetings:
September 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Lancaster Hall & via Zoom
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM in Lancaser Hall & via Zoom
First 2026-2027 Board Meeting: July 11, 2026 in Lancaster Hall following Membership Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting Agendas
Campground Meeting
May 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Campground.
Annual Membership Meeting
Upcoming Social Events
More information: Verified LAPOA members may join our private Facebook group for more information on our social events and to RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lapoaprivate
Picnic
July 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pavilion in Anita’s Park. Hot dogs, burgers, beverages, and paper products will be supplied. Members and their guests are asked to bring a dish to share; or if you prefer, side dishes for your group. Lake Arrowhead T-Shirts & 50-50- Raffle tickets will be sold to support our Beautification Committee.
Docks
The Boat Launch Dock is normally scheduled to be installed as soon as the ice has melted (no later than May 1st) and is to be removed after Oct 15th. Other docks are scheduled to be installed by May 15th and removed after Sept 15th.
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes
2025 Meeting Minutes
LAPOA February 1, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA May 3, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA July 5, 2025 Membership Meeting Minutes DRAFT
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LAPOA August 16, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA September 22, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
2024 Meeting Minutes
LAPOA February 3, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA May 4, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA July 6, 2024 Membership Meeting Minutes
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LAPOA August 3, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA October 5, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA December 7, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
2023 Meeting Minutes
LAPOA February 4, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA May 6, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA July 1, 2023 Membership Meeting Minutes
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LAPOA August 5, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA September 13, 2023 Special Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA October 7, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA December 2, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
2022 Meeting Minutes
LAPOA-Annual-Membership-Meeting-Minutes-7-2-2022
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 12-3-2022
LAPOA Special Executive Board Meeting Minutes 10-26-2022
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 10-1-2022
LAPOA Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-14-2022
LAPOA Special Board Meeting Minutes 8-19-2022
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 8-6-2022
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 7-2-2022
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 5-7-2022
LAPOA Special Board Meeting Minutes 3-7 -2022
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2021 Meeting Minutes
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 12-4-2021
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 10-2-2021
Special Board Meeting Minutes 9-4-2021
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 8-7-2021
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 7-3-2021
LAPOA Annual Membership Meeting Minutes 7-3-2021
LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes 5-1-2021
Special Board meeting Minutes 2-6-2021
2020 Meeting Minutes
Special Board Meeting Minutes 12-5-2020
10-3-2020 LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes
9-5-2020 LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes
LAPOA Annual Membership Meeting Minutes 9-5-2020
8-1-2020 LAPOA Board Meeting Minutes
6-20-2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
5-28-2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes
2019 Meeting Minutes
2018 Meeting Minutes
2017 Meeting Minutes
2016 Meeting Minutes
2015 Meeting Minutes
2014 Meeting Minutes
Latest News & Announcements
Keep apprised of all the news! LAPOA information is posted on this website, in newsletters, and at the mailboxes. The most current news can be found on our Facebook Site.
Lake Arrowhead updates are posted on Facebook. This is the only official Lake Arrowhead Facebook site. You will need to open a free Facebook account to join in on the Lake Arrowhead Gaylord Michigan Facebook page. Lake Arrowhead has a PRIVATE FACEBOOK PAGE for verified LAPOA members. Here you can find detailed information on our social events and RSVP as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lapoaprivate
Pause on Building Permit Approval of Stand-Alone Garage (pole barn) Lots
At the October 11, 2025 Board meeting, an Ad Hoc Bylaw Committee was formed, charged with
reviewing the Deed Restrictions document written in the 1960s and to propose an updated
document for Board approval and ultimately Membership approval.
“Stand-alone garage/pole barn lots” were identified as an area of concern in the community.
The current Deed Restrictions do not allow for a garage (pole barn) to be constructed on a lot
that does not also have a single-family dwelling. There are a growing number of these
structures being erected and Members have shared their concerns that some restrictions
should be applied.
Our Building Chair has been instructed to temporarily pause on the approval of building permits
for these types of structures until the Membership has the opportunity to decide the issue.
Note: this temporary pause only applies to lots that do not also have a single-family dwelling.
Questions regarding this temporary pause should be directed to the Building Control Chair, Troy
Gahm at his email address troyg@laopa.com.
Question related to the Bylaw Committee’s work should be directed to the Bylaw Committee
Chair, Cyn Huyghe at her email address cynh@lapoa.com.
Letter from the Board - Ice Storm 2025
Dear LAPOA Members,
With record-breaking snowfall exceeding 200 inches, a generational ice storm with hurricane-force winds that closed northern Michigan, our community has faced unheard of challenges these past few months. Was the association prepared? No, not in our wildest dreams did we anticipate such a season. However, we have learned valuable lessons and identified areas for improvement.
Review of Response and Disaster Planning:
The board held a special meeting to review our response and to begin work on a comprehensive disaster plan and emergency fund for the association. Here are some key areas we discussed:
Communication:
Traditional Methods: While we uttilized Facebook, then began using email to share news not everyone had access to internet and email, so we explored traditional methods of sharing information. Ideas included:
– Posting updates at the mailbox.
– Using the emergency bell at the pavilion.
– Appointing team lead volunteers for each subdivision to help spread the news.
Volunteers:
Expertise and Coordination: We considered compiling a list of members who are experts in their fields and willing to assist our maintenance personnel. Additionally, we appointed Tracey Duty as the point person in charge of coordinating these volunteers. We also explored whether a generator is needed for the office, maintenance building and compactor to ensure continuous operations during power outages.
Community Input:
Feedback and Improvement: Several ideas were brought to the table, and we need your input. What did we do well? Where can we improve? We also need a few community members to help work on the disaster plan.
Community Spirit and Support
This is an amazing community, and we are blessed with members who have reached out to neighbors, helping with: water deliveries, brush/tree removal, connecting generators, food for the National Guard, road grading, park cleanup, and so much more. Let’s take all we have learned and move forward, building an even stronger association. Your continued support and dedication are invaluable.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community.
LAPOA Board
LAPOA Board of Directors Election Results 2025
We thank the following LAPOA members for stepping forward to serve our community. The following people will serve on the board as new or continuing board members:
Tracey Duty – President
Dave Johnston – Vice President – 3 Year Term
Dawnna Pavelka & Lori Lancaster – Co-Treasurers
Cyn Huyghe – Secretary
Dan Burroughs
Gary Smith
Katie Swank
Tracey Duty
Patti Brown
Katie Warner
Troy Gahm – 3 Year Term
Rachel Wheaton – 3 Year Term
Karoline Kinjorski – 3 Year Term
Cindy Smith – 3 Year Term
We thank outgoing members Paul Cutting, Judy Race, Dana Stubli and Tiffany Race for their years of dedicated service.
Happy 4th of July everyone!
About Fireworks
Fireworks can be lots of fun once in a while. They are just tiresome when they are going off night after night, disturbing the peace of a whole community. Please be considerate of your neighbors who may have to get up for work in the morning. All of us need our rest. Although Lake Arrowhead is a private community, we are subject to Federal, State, and local laws. Fireworks are permitted:
-Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1
-The Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m.
-June 29 – July 4 until 11:45 p.m.
-Also, July 5 ONLY if that day is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.
-The Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day until 11:45 p.m.
Trash Compactor Project
At a special meeting on September 21, 2019, the LAPOA Board of Directors voted to replace our trash compactor which is beyond repair. For information about the project see: Trash Compactor Project Q&A 10-11-2019 The project was completed despite rain and snow in December 2019. We thank all those who contributed to the project.
History & Original Documents
American Central Corporation was the original developer of the land that has become Lake Arrowhead. A gentleman by the name of Al Lancaster was here from the beginning of LAPOA. Mr. Lancaster served the Association well for many years as president, historian, and in other capacities. Connie Stubli, came into possession of several boxes of documents that had been held by Mr. Lancaster. Connie spent many, many, hours over several months sorting through all the documents. For Connie, this was a labor of love. Her work resulted in eight binders of historic documents that are now organized and kept in the Office Building. Thank you Connie for all your hard work!
LAPOA members may browse through “The Al Lancaster Collection” of documents during regular Office Hours. These binders of original documents are precious to our Association and may not be borrowed or removed from the Office Building. Thank you again Connie! Many generations of our members will appreciate this wonderful gift.
Northern Michigan Snow Totals
Northern Michigan Snow Totals Snow amounts vary greatly. This graph is an average of snowfall measurements around Gaylord and other Northern MI cities. To get Snowfall results from the NWS Passenheim Rd. weather station (closest to Lake Arrowhead) go to: http://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=apx and look for the Gaylord WSO weather station. Then choose Accumulation graphs, adjust the dates, and choose Snowfall as the variable.
Lake Arrowhead Newsletters
LAPOA Publishes three editions of the Lake Arrowhead News each year (March, June, and September) and posts them on the website. The June newsletter is also mailed to members. Local businesses may now purchase ads in our newsletters. Please contact Dawnna at dawnnac@lapoa.com regarding purchasing an ad. Click on the most recent newsletter for current news.
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September 2015 Newsletter (Note: This contains a substantial report from AGS on our lake improvement project and recommendations for riparian property owners.)