WORK WEEKEND DETAILS — SATURDAY & SUNDAY

 

We’ll be working across the lake properties approximately 10:00am - 4:00pm both days. Coolers of water will be available, and the Women’s Club will have drinks, bagels, and fruit for volunteers.

 

Tools and yard‑waste bags will be provided — but here’s what you can bring to make the work go smoothly.

 

SAFETY FIRST

Required for anyone using power equipment:

• Safety glasses

• Ear plugs (for gas‑powered tools like weed whackers, rototillers, hedge trimmers)

Recommended for everyone:

• Gloves (we have extras)

• Sunscreen

 

 

HELPFUL ITEMS TO BRING (if you have them)

(Not everyone needs to bring these — just if available)

• Wheelbarrows

• Weed whackers

• Hedge trimmers (for bushes)

• Garden/hand tools (small shovels for digging weeds or planting)

• Rakes

• Knee pads

 

 

SPECIAL REQUEST: TRUCK VOLUNTEER

We need someone with a truck to pick up yard‑waste bags from beaches/landings and bring them to the clubhouse dumpster.

 

 

PRIORITY PROJECT #1 — WEEDING THE BEACHES

This is the first and most urgent task.

• All beaches must be cleared of weeds before the rototiller arrives Friday afternoon.

• Weeds must be pulled or dug out by the roots to prevent regrowth.

• Many hands will make this go quickly.

 

 

ROTOTILLING TEAMS NEEDED

We need volunteers familiar with lawnmowers or similar equipment.

• Teams of two are ideal so you can switch off.

• Start time: 10 AM Saturday at Franklin (Baby Beach)

• After Franklin, the rototiller will move to Dive/Main Beach, then the Clubhouse Beach.

• A truck is needed to move the rototiller between locations.

• Please let us know if you can help with this.

 

 

POWER TOOL OPERATORS (EXPERIENCED ONLY)

All bushes around the clubhouse need trimming, including:

• The long hedge row along the clubhouse parking lot

• The bushes along the road by the basketball court

• Areas requiring a ladder — please use extreme caution

All trimmings must be raked, picked up, and placed in the dumpster.

 

 

PRIORITY PROJECT #2 — LANDSCAPE BEDS

We need to clear all weeds from the landscaped areas around the clubhouse, including the three beds at the parking‑lot entrance.

• These must be weed‑free before mulch arrives Sunday, June 7

• Again, weeds must be pulled or dug out completely (roots included)

 

 

NEIGHBORHOOD LANDINGS

Volunteers can also tidy the landings near their homes:

• Weed whack

• Mow

• Remove downed branches

• Trim overgrowth

Monkey Island:

• May need mowing/weed whacking

• Some cut logs can be removed

• A boat is required to access the island

 

 

PAINTERS WANTED (Adults or supervised teens 14+)

We want to give the clubhouse gazebo a fresh coat of paint before Hub Lakes and several upcoming weddings.

• This is a detailed job with lots of spindles and low‑to‑the‑ground work

• We provide all supplies: paint, rollers, brushes, trays, gloves, drop cloths

• Please take care not to get paint on the concrete or surrounding areas

 

 

OPTIONAL PROJECT — POWER WASHING

If someone has a power washer and would like to clean the concrete wall at Dive/Main Beach:

• Hoses are available in the clubhouse garage

• Goal: remove moss/mildew/grime without stripping the paint on top

 

 

SKILLED LABOR NEEDED (Flexible timing)

At Franklin Beach:

• The back door of the restroom building needs replacement

• Some siding on the Guard Shack needs repair

• If you can stop by Saturday or Sunday to assess the work, we’d appreciate it.

 

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 7 — MULCH DAY

Mulch will be delivered Sunday. We’ll need help spreading it:

• Around the clubhouse playground

• All landscaped areas

• Baby/Franklin Beach

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED

We’d love someone to capture volunteers in action on both days.

• You don’t need to stay all day

• You’ll move around the lake to photograph different projects

• Great role for someone who prefers lighter physical activity

 

 

If you are interested any of the specific tasks listed above or would like to lend any equipment for Work Weekend use, please email either:

 

Property Trustee, Mark Hanson at ILMarkHanson@gmail.com

or

Beach Trustee, Ed McCloud at McCloudILCC@gmail.com