Community Invited to Meeting Focused on Health and Safety of Smith Mountain Lake
SMLA Annual Meeting on September 18 will feature speakers, exhibits and door prizes.
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA – Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 18 at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA 24121. Everyone with an interest in Smith Mountain Lake is encouraged to attend.
The annual meeting will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:30. Exhibits will highlight SMLA programs and partner organizations. Light refreshments will be provided during the exhibits.
The annual meeting presentation will begin at 6:15. John Vidovich, SMLA President, will lead an update on the impact of SMLA’s efforts over the past year to protect the water of SML and promote safe and responsible recreation. Leaders of key SMLA initiatives will also provide updates of activities and results from the past year.
Annual meeting exhibits will include:
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Water Safety Council
- Buffer Landscaping
- Dock Watch
- Wake Education
- AEP
- Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (TLAC) – Aquatic Weeds
- Ferrum College
- SML Sail & Power Squadron
- Save Our Streams
- Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Chapter, Virginia Master Naturalists
The event will end with door prizes contributed by SMLA business partners Barkley’s Pet Market, Mariner’s Landing Country Club, Lakescapes Nursery, Jo & Co Jewelers, Billy’s Slapp’n Sauce, and SML Insiders.
About SMLA
The Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) mission is to keep Smith Mountain Lake clean and safe. Established in 1969, SMLA is the longest serving advocate for the SML community. Activities help to retain the pristine beauty of Smith Mountain Lake and the vibrant local economy. SMLA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led organization that relies on memberships, donations and grants to support programs that protect SML.
Photo: The SMLA annual meeting is open to the public and will feature exhibits and presentations about efforts to keep the lake clean and safe.
