FOREST
This
corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as
specified in
Section
501 ( c )( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Code
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The purpose of the FCAL,
Inc. is to facilitate education, research and sharing between organizations,
individuals, governmental bodies and the general public of Forest County to
protect Forest County inland water bodies, environs and watershed for now and
future generations, including, but not limited to: aesthetic beauty, water
quality, wildlife habitat and fisheries.
OBJECTIVES
EDUCATION/SHARING
To
educate the
LONG RANGE PLANNING
To
participate in long range planning efforts regarding the water resources of
REGULATORY/ENFORCING
Facilitate efforts of governmental bodies to enforce
regulations, which affect inland water bodies usage and water quality.
COOPERATE
Provide
a vehicle for greater cooperative efforts between riparian owners, riparian
users, appropriate governmental agencies and the citizens of Forest County.
BACKGROUND
In 1992,
30 people met representing 17 lakes to look at the possibilities of organizing
a countywide association of lakes. Of primary concern was whether this diverse
group representing diverse interests could come to agreement on some common
goals and objectives to work on collectively.
County lake associations are
well suited to carry out a number of services. A county association can offer
educational programming on a more extensive basis than individual
organizations. It can provide a mechanism for lake groups to share with each
other. A countywide lake association can also help local groups who may wish to
form a
A
“Member of Friend” herein means an Organization, Individual, Family, or
Business who subscribes to the purpose of the Corporation, meets the applicable
definition of Member or Friend, has joined the Corporation and paid appropriate
dues or fees.
MEMBERS
Members
are governmental organizations, non-stock membership organizations, individuals
or families who subscribe to the purpose of the Corporation, meet the
applicable definition of membership and pay the dues in effect for the
applicable membership level.
(a)
Organizational Members
Lake Districts,
(b)
Individual/Family Members
Individuals or families having
significant interest in the protection and improvement of
(c)
Friends
For-Profit businesses, other
organizations, or individuals, not qualified for Membership, who subscribe to
the purpose of the Corporation, may become a “Friend” by paying the appropriate
fee.
CRANDON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 110 W. POLK,
LOWER LEVEL MEETING ROOM 10:00 AM
MEETING DATES FOR 2008
MAY 16
JUNE 20
JULY 18
AUGUST 15
SEPTEMBER 19
OCTOBER 17
NOVEMBER 14
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