The Angle Lake Shore Club Needs a New Leader!

With both sadness and gratitude, we must announce that our intrepid leader of the last 13 years, Lonnie Goulet, has decided to resign as president of the shore club. 

I ask everyone to remember his vibrant, creative years at our helm. So much of what the club has achieved in the last baker’s dozen years came from Lonnie’s enthusiasm and drive and his willingness to go the extra mile. We can’t replace that but ask you to consider whether you might take a shot at leading the club into the next exciting era.

There is not another Lonnie but we know there is someone in our club able to step into his shoes. Just bring your own socks. The rest of the board will remain intact and able to ease the transition for our next President. We ask you to think about whether you’d enjoy putting your mark on the festivities the club organizes around our lake. Perhaps you have ideas for new events of interest. Maybe you want to make sure that the fireworks, fishing derby, Tapas, et al continue on for all to enjoy. Maybe it’s just your time to give back your energy to our great community. If so please step up!!

The duties of the president include chairing our board meetings - about 8-10 each year (in non-covid years), presiding at the Christmas Party and other events, and organizing things like the fireworks. Having some organization skills would be good since someone has to keep us on track. Lonnie did hold the presidency for 13 years but if our next leader only stays a couple years that’s ok too. It’s a fun group to work with and we’d love to see what happens when you put your stamp on our club. So, old or young, woman, man, doesn’t matter - just a little leadership to help our community stay vibrant.

If you have questions or would like to discuss possibilities please shoot me an email at  jimmijett@gmail.com and let’s talk. We’d love to see where you take us next!

Jim Todd
VP ALSC

The Only Thing Constant Is Change

You’ve noticed the “For Sale” sign go up next door and days later it now has a “Sold” banner attached, so you know it won’t be long until new neighbors will be moving in. 

Welcoming these new neighbors to the area is not only a nice gesture, but it’s a great way to help them feel welcome. Creating friendships with new neighbors is beneficial in several ways, including the fact that you’ll be able to watch out for the security of each other, your homes, and your surroundings. 

While the COVID-19 epidemic has forced the Shore Club to suspend all future events and activities until restrictions have been lifted, it is still our desire to welcome new neighbors as they move into our community. The club requests your assistance to help us become informed when new neighbors move in.  

Please send us the house address; occupant names; phone number and/or email address to anglelakesc@gmail.com or request they email us directly.  We can then arrange for a way to present them with a Shore Club style welcome sharing detail about our neighborhood organizations and information about the community they are now calling home.  

We continue to look forward to the time when long-standing neighbors can gather with new during the return of our annual Angle Lake Shore Club events. 

Second Attempt at a Second Event

Back in August, we were treated to a wonderful evening featuring our favorite retro classic rock-n-roll music performed on the lake by Steve Olson. Neighbors came in boats and on floats and drifted all about Lisa and Bill Edward’s dock enjoying all the hit tunes. Many begged for Steve to come back and plans had been set for a repeat performance back in early September! But alas, this is 2020 after all and the event was forced to cancel due to the unhealthy air conditions created by the wildfire smoke drifting up from Oregon and California. 

It is with great pleasure that we can now announce that Steve Olson is scheduled to make his return to the lake for a second concert this Friday, October 2nd! The weather promises to be warm and seeing one another floating around at a safe distance will be wonderful. Come out and join us for one last hoorah on the lake before the fall weather sets in. 

The music will start before 5 pm and go to 7 pm Friday, October 2nd. The location is the 7th house east of the Angle Lake Public Park on the north shore of the lake. Donations are encouraged. Cash will be accepted at the concert or can be made electronically at https://venmo.com/firemanoly.

Share Your Experience and Talents

You have your own unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience. Sharing knowledge and experience can foster vision in others and strengthen personal relationships. 

When you share with others, it helps deepen your own knowledge and engrains what you know. New conversations and opportunities can arise just from that gesture, offering even more opportunities to grow. Volunteering on a City Advisory Committee provides a great opportunity to share!

Citizen Advisory Committees

While there may be many different reasons why an individual might want to join a citizen advisory board, our committee volunteers seem to all share the same interest in getting involved in both local politics and the issues facing their community.

Citizen advisory boards serve a number of purposes including allowing for an in-depth examination of issues. Also having volunteer citizens involved in the decision process, citizen advisory boards can act as a conduit to communicate the thoughts and ideas held by the community members to their local government officials. 

Recognizing the broad diversity that comprises our community, the goal of our citizen advisory committees is to recruit members from the full spectrum of the city with different backgrounds and experiences who may bring a broad range of ideas and expertise to public decision making. Doing so further enhances the deliberative nature of the local government. 

In addition to opportunities to share personal experiences to influence decisions on local issues, committee members may learn or improve their leadership skills and can be used as a way to obtain the first experience in politics and government. This affords citizens the opportunity to experience political life without having to run for office.

Apply Today!

The City of SeaTac is seeking to fill open seats on a limited number of citizen advisory committees. Applications will be accepted up to close of business at 5:00 PM on Monday, September 28.

The following positions are accepting applications:

• Community Services Advisory Committee (1 position)
• Arts, Culture, and Library Advisory Committee (3 positions)
• Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (1 position, age 55 or older)
• Sidewalk Advisory Committee (1 position)

If you are interested in learning more, please refer to the city website or contact the city clerk at 206.973.4661 or cityclerk@seatacwa.gov

UPDATE: Music Performance is CANCELLED

LATEST NEWS: 

As you have probably already guessed, the live performance scheduled for today is CANCELED due to our current weather conditions. It saddens all of us that this is necessary but out of concern for our family, friends and neighbors health - it is the appropriate decision.

Let's hope for RAIN, but let's also hope that it is just long enough to freshen the environment so that we can go back to enjoying the glorious remaining summer days while they last!

Take care, enjoy your weekend.

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Join us again lakeside in front of Bill and Lisa Edwards home in the North End of the Western Leg of Angle Lake for an encore performance by Steve Olsen this Friday, Sept 11th from 5 to 7 PM.

Due to popular demand and numerous requests received, Steve Olson (aka: “FiremanOly”) will be back at the Edwards Dock this Friday, Sept 11th, for sunset music on the lake from 5-7 pm. Come join waterside... swim up, float up, paddle up or boat up for a great time spent with neighbors out on the lake, enjoying some great tunes together.

Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made via the Venmo Application sent to @firemanoly or placed in the floating hat that will be passed around...thanks for supporting local musicians and let’s hope this continues to bring other great talents onto the lake again soon. 

SPECIAL NOTE: In honor of Patriot Day, we are encouraging all attendees to consider wearing Red, White, or Blue clothing and/or fly the American Flag in memory of the people killed in the September 11 attacks of the year 2001.