Elkhart Lake Improvement Association

Association Leadership

The ELIA depends on the efforts and support of its membership in order to realize its goals. Our Board of Directors is make up of fifteen members who serve three year terms, one lifetime member and one advisor. Five board members come up for renewal or replacement every year. members who are interested in becoming more involved in contributing to the process are encouraged to express their interest in being a board member. Board members are divided into committees depending on where their interests and expertise lie. The board meets twice in the spring and twice in the fall. There is a general membership meeting in the summer.

Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting Info (June 13, 2008)
Board Meeting Agenda (June 7, 2008)
Board of Directors Meeting (May 3, 2008)
Presidential Address (February 25, 2008)

2008-2009 ELIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
Conrad Barrows
Term Expires: 2009

(920) 876-5083

Vice President
Jinny Jacob
Term Expires: 2011

(920) 876-3460

Treasurer
Henry Jung
Term Expires: Lifetime

(920) 876-2702 Summer
(920) 451-1330 Winter

Advisor
Hal Karas

(920) 876-2985 Summer
(414) 352-5665 Home

Thomas K. Nelson
Term Expires: Lifetime

(920) 876-3431

Jake Gerend
Term Expires: 2009

(920) 876-2725 Summer
(920) 458-7747 Winter

Mary Jo Knauf
Term Expires: 2009

(920) 876-2237 or (920) 876-2237 Summer
(262) 241-3661 Winter

John Schott 
Term Expires: 2009

(920) 876-2436 Summer

Nan Siebert 
Term Expires: 2009

(920) 876-2594 Summer
(920) 876-3132 Winter

Lisa Carter
Term Expires: 2010

(920) 876-2100 Summer
(507) 280-4061 Winter

Chris Krieg
Term Expires: 2010

(920) 876-2836
(414) 840-8486 Cell

Norm Littig
Term Expires: 2010

(920) 876-2473 Home
(800) 920-459-6840 Work

Rob Sellinger
Term Expires: 2010

(920) 876-3450

Nancy Hanlon
Term Expires: 2011

(920) 876-2021

Mark Pfailler
Term Expires: 2011

(920) 876-2095 Home
(414) 273-8585 Work

Gail Showerman
Term Expires: 2011

(920) 876-3165

 

ELIA STANDING COMMITTEES

Boating Safety:

Responsible for researching and advising board on issues such as boating regulations and safety, lake police patrols, buoy placement, and public boat landing use. Committee will consult with the Village of Elkhart Shoreland Ordinance Committee on issues contained within the Elkhart Lake Shoreland Ordinance.  Educates the public and membership on boating safety issues

Chairperson:
Norm Littig and Conrad Barrows

Members:
Andy Jaekels
John Schott
Jonathan Kay
Norm Littig
Tim Bartel
Brian Stecker

Water Quality Committee:

Responsible for researching and advising board and membership on issues affecting lake water quality. Investigate and identify contaminant sources and provide abatement ideas.  Responsible for water sampling, grant application, identification and oversight. Works with the information committee to increase public awareness of ecological issues.  Educate the public and membership on septic tank maintenance and good lake stewardship lifestyle.

Chairperson:
Mary Jo Knauf

Members:
Ann Tews
Lynne Lauer
Mike McGill
Bill Rathman
Kim Elias
Chris Gotwald
John Langenfeld
Jim and Kathy Milkert

 

Community Outreach: Information Subcommittee:

Responsible for distribution of information and communication to membership via the website, newsletter, and print media.  Maintains website, produces semi-annual newsletter, oversees use of kiosk and compiles new lake resident information kits. Responsible for marketing the lake association to the community.

Chairperson:
Chris Krieg

Members:
Andy Jaekels
Chris Littig
Tom Nelson
Audrey Van Ess


Community Outreach: membership Subcommittee:

Responsible for recruiting new members and maintaining records of current membership.  Updates membership roster and produces membership label list.  Committee will send out annual dues notice and notify membership about association social events.  Also responsible for planning the annual meeting and marketing the association to the community. Organize, plan and work with board of directors silent auction fundraising efforts.

Chairperson:
Ann Tews

Members:
Lola Roeh
John Rathman
Henry Jung
Chris Littig
Susie White-Froh
Ginnie Horn
Connie Hoogerland


Community Relations: Government Relations

Consults with Sheboygan County officials and other local regulatory bodies to promote the lake association mission and values. Attend/and or present to Village of Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County, and Town of Rhine board meetings when necessary. Will serve as activists/lobbyists for political issues that impact the lake, its members or mission.  Helps with fundraising and marketing of the lake association to the community.

Chairperson:
Hal Karas

Members:
Mike Crowley
Tom Nelson
Mark Pfaller
Dick von Munkwitz
Katie Spies
Ann Marie Windsor

Auction Committee

Chairperson:
Ann Tews

Members:
Susie White-Froh
Ginnie Horn
Connie Hoogerland
Mary Jo Knauf

Foul Water Fowl

Chairperson:
Tom Nelson

Members
John Baer
Frank Haeger
Craig Nevins
Martha and John Schott
Richard Schilffarth
Brian Stecker
Diane Stetson

Shoreland Lighting

Charlotte Zieve

Fall Social

Henry Jung

Land Conservation

Mary Jo Knauf
Steve Tews
Shawn Rice
Joe Gemignani
Michael Crowley
Pam Garton

 

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