By Sue Biondi – December 2024

The Annual Lake Anna Civic Association meeting took place on July 27 at Callie Opie’s Barn.  As members arrived, they were greeted by the board, including officers, regional directors and committee chairs.  They were treated to coffee, tea and sweets to start the day. 

President Greg Baker welcomed members and called the meeting to order at 9:30 am.  The agenda was distributed to members prior to the meeting.  The guest speaker was Stacy Brown, who is with the Virginia Department of Natural Resources.  She gave a very interesting and informative speech on the Perspective of Boating Safety on Lake Anna.  There was a question-and-answer session after her speech. 

Greg Baker then spoke about current legislation being considered regarding remediation and mitigation of recurring harmful algae blooms.  Minutes from the 2023 Annual Meeting were presented by Secretary Sue Biondi.  Treasurer Willie Kelly then presented the 2023-2024 annual financial report.  Greg presented the new LACA Wake Surfing Policy. 

The following committees presented their annual wrap-up reports:  John Wayne - Land Use; Mo Daniels - Emergency Services and Safety; Dick Hanscom - Water Quality; Mark DeBord - Environmental Preservation; Rick Nehrboss - President’s Council; and Craig DiSesa - Fireworks. 

President Baker then announced the annual Jack Bertron awardee, Harry Looney, Chair of the Water Quality committee.  Harry was not present to receive the award, but it will be delivered on his return.  After time for some questions and answers, the meeting adjourned. 

There was nothing but positive feedback about the venue, the meeting and the efforts of the association to protect the lake and continue to commit to the mission statement, “to preserve and protect the cleanliness, beauty and safe use of Lake Anna and its watershed through communication, advocacy, education and community involvement to benefit the members and all lake users.”  A huge thank you to Mike Kavros, owner of Callie Opie’s, for hosting the meeting. 

sue.biondi@lakeannavirginia.org