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Lake Gerry Association Members, watch your mailboxes over the next couple days as we present to you several updated or new by-laws to be added this year. Please read, vote and mail back as soon as possible.

This vote will include:  Updating By-Laws to include:  Mission statement,  Code-of-Conduct for members, Fee-Schedule

It is very important you fill out and return the ballots as soon as possible to have your voices heard. 

The Lake Gerry Association Board is pleased to announce the results of our mail-in Vote.

The measure to increase the yearly Membership dues to $250.00/year was approved.

The Measure to insure the docks located on Lake Gerry Association access lanes was passed.

The measure to transfer ownership of Franklin, Gray and Scouten access lanes was passed.

Through the coordination of the Lake Gerry Association, members, and generous donations from our members, we are happy to show you a preview of the new signs that will be placed at the entrances of the lake on Charles Kelley Road.

The above photo is a mock-up of what the new engraved signs will look like once they are installed when the winter weather breaks this spring.

Many thanks to those who are helping to improve our lake community!

The Lake Gerry Association Members voted this fall to allow ice fishing on Lake Gerry for the 2020/2021 season. There are a few rules that apply:

An ice fishing pass is required for members and guests. This allows us to easily identify those who belong on the lake vs. those who do not. Passes may be picked up from a Lake Gerry Association Officer or by contacting the association.

Gas (petroleum, natural or other hydrocarbons) are prohibited on the lake. This includes powered augers, saws, drills and such. Use of hand augers is permitted.

No vehicles are permitted on the lake.

For your safety please assure ice is thick enough and make sure family or friends know where you are.

Please follow NYS fishing rules on limits and seasons.

Have Fun! Stay safe, stay warm and stay healthy this winter!

You can now access a digital copy of the Lake Gerry Association's By-Laws by either pressing the button below, or they will be available in the Membership section of this webpage. By having a digital copy of our By-Laws available online, they can be downloaded and/or printed at anytime for the member's use or reference.

September 2020

In an effort to improve communications between residents of Lake Gerry and the Lake Gerry Association a website has been created to provide a centralized source of information to keep you up-to-date with the happenings around the lake and among our community.

If there is anything you would like to see on our website please let us know by contacting us at:  contact@lakegerry.com

A few members questioned "wearing life vests." here is a portion of New York State law pertaining to "life vests."

For the complete boating regulations and laws in New York State please visit parks/ny.gov. New York was the first state to require everyone aboard all small boats to wear life jackets during the coldest half of the year. As of November 1, kayakers, canoeists, and those aboard all other boats under 21 feet must wear Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices while on New York’s coastal waters, lakes, rivers, and other waterways. The jackets will be optional on such vessels beginning May 1. New York’s law is broader than those similar in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and affects all pleasure craft including small sailboats and motorboats (rowing shells used by crew teams are exempt).PFDs must be worn year-round by all children under 12 years of age on any boat less than 65 feet in length, unless within a fully enclosed cabin; by anyone towed, such as water-skiers or wake-boarders; and while on board a personal watercraft. Otherwise, a PFD must be available for every passenger on board every vessel, including no-motorized watercraft such as canoes, kayaks and rowboats.

• What age must wear PFD: Under age 12.
• Vessel Length: Whenever on any vessel 65 feet in length or under.
• When PFD Must be Worn: Must be worn while vessel is underway.
• Exceptions when PFD does not need to be worn: When in a fully enclosed cabin.
• Approved PFD Styles: Type I, II, III, or V. Properly fitting and secured U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD.

As the season ends, all floating docks must be pulled out of the lake by October 31 and stored on the home owner's property. Floating docks are not to remain in the lake over winter. Moreover, floating docks are not allowed to be stored on Lake Gerry access lanes. No access lanes may be blocked at any time. Thank you for your consideration and and cooperation. (Lake Gerry Association By-laws Section 13.6)

SOLitude Lake Management will be on the lake this week starting the Lily Pad Removal program.

Please note that the lily pad removal program will not yield immediate results, it will take several weeks to months for the treatment to reach the rhizomes (roots). During this time we ask that you please do NOT cut lily pads from the lake as it may inhibit the effectiveness of the treatment.

It is likely that we will not see the full results of the treatment until the following spring.

We anticipate at least one more treatment application next year.

Thank you to some very generous Lake Gerry Association members for their donation of time, materials and expertise at reconstructing the Lake Gerry Beach.

The new upgrades include:

• Regrading the beach, giving a much more gradual approach to the water making it safer for all.
• New Sand