programs/projects


In addition to the wide variety of member activities , LASC members participate in numerous programs/projects throughout the year which affect the quality of life for Lake Auman and its habitat including programs aimed at maintaining the fish population, providing an environment that encourages their growth, projects that help keep the lake clean and healthy, physical improvements at Johnson Point and water safety programs including maintenance of the buoys.

LASC Repairs Pine Island Bulkhead


Earlier this year a fire destroyed a portion of the Pine Island bulkhead and before inclement weather set in, repair was needed. In mid-October, a Lake Auman Sports Club work crew headed out to the Island to replace the damaged portion of the island's bulkhead. 

The project took a lot of hard work and over six hours to complete. Lumber and equipment were required: generator, chain saw, shovels, rakes, crow bars, hammers, circular saws, etc. and were moved by boat to the Island. Brush was cleared and the old bulkhead was removed before rehabilitation could start. Following preliminary clearing, posts were replaced, new stiffeners and bulkhead boards were added. Some of the team even worked in the water

Our effective and efficient work team included: Bob Caldara, Denny Penrod, Charlie Flinchum, Don Smith, Jim Johnson, Robert Wiestling, Bill LeGars and Dick Williams. Special thanks is due Charlie Flinchum for his time and expertise ensuring that we had all the right equipment (mostly supplied by Bill LeGars) and materials to do the job correctly.   

We also appreciate Jane Sessler who photographed the project. Her pictures have been posted in the "Photo Gallery" on the new SLW community website: http://www.sevenlakeswest.org/  Be sure to check them out.
A great job by everyone and thanks to all!

Volunteers Clean up Lake Auman
On behalf of the Lake Auman Sports Club and the entire Seven Lakes West community, I would like to recognize and thank everyone who volunteered to help with the Sports Club's Fall Lake Auman clean up project.  The following are the volunteers who agreed to participate in the clean up:

Ed Cockman  Bruce Keyser  Jane Sessler
Dick DeVoss   Bill LeGars Don Smith
Jim Ferguson   Ron McGaughey  Jack Stevens
Bob Fewkes Bruce Macdonald Larry Strong
Charlie Finchum Johanna Moran John Viscuso
Bob Forsman  Tom Moran Robert Wiestling
Don Frierert  Don O'Shea  Dick Williams
Barry Guthrie  John Oravetz Ron Workman
Jim Johnson  Denny Penrod  

 

Teams of boaters and workers were assigned a section of the lake's shoreline, including the dam, to search for litter and other debris.  This year we found and retrieved less litter than in past clean up efforts.  Hopefully, this was a result of everyone that uses the lake trying to keep it beautiful and clean.  Thanks again to all the volunteers.  Great job!
Don Smith
LASC President

 

treedrop, fish restocking, lake cleanup, fish food, Johnson pt.








Placement of Christmas Trees for Fish Cover
Annually since its founding, LASC members have placed Christmas trees under members' decks around Lake Auman. Volunteers assemble the trees and a diver assists in placing the trees

 

Yearly restocking of Lake Auman fish
Nearly every year since the Club was founded, LASC has taken part in purchasing and the addition of fish to the lake's population 
 
Periodic cleanup of Lake Auman and Pine Island
As the need arises, LASC members take part in cleanup around the lake shores including tree cutting and burn off on Pine Island, Following storms, members have assisted boat owners in recovering their boats and in towing them back to their docks
 

 

Fish food program
Sports Club and other Lake Auman residents are encouraged to purchase fish food and feed the fish from their docks
 


Projects at Johnson Point
Repeatedly, LASC has undertaken a number of projects at Johnson Point including building a fishing pier for children, placing new benches at the Point, adding a veterans memorial flag