It is with mixed emotions that I announce that April 29 will be my last day with the Lake Lanier Association. It has been such an amazing experience to meet and work with so many of you over the past three years! I have enjoyed all the volunteer events, phone calls, boat shows, member celebrations, Shore Sweeps, Coffee with a Captain, Holly Jolly cruise, webinars and more! LLA and all of you will always have a place in my heart.
Supporting Georgia’s water resources, water supply and those in the water profession is my passion and calling in life. Which is why I was so fortunate to have been able to be a part of LLA. An opportunity opened at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP), and I look forward to continuing in the water field in my new capacity as the Manager of Leadership Development Programming and Member Relations for GAWP.
As I move positions, I have three final asks of you as the LLA community.
Around a year ago, we launched the See Something, Say Something program. Through your watchful eyes we have been able to tackle pollution issues, track algae growth, put in temporary solar light markers, work to find owners of abandoned docks and boats and more. Together we have been able to make a positive impact on Lanier! First, I ask that you continue to See Something and Say Something. You all are the ‘first responders’ for Lanier. Without all of you keeping an eye out, many of these problems could not be addressed.
Second, with the change in leadership there are great things that will be happening! A change in seasons brings new skills and fresh new perspectives. LLA has grown substantially, and I look forward to seeing what the LLA team is able to accomplish moving forward.
For this period of change I ask that you reflect on what Lake Lanier means to you and your family. The word is out that Lanier is a wonderful place to live and play. With increased pressures on Lanier from changing land use and increased number of visitors (12.8 million+ a year), now more than ever Lake Lanier needs to be kept Clean, Full and Safe. These increased pressures have resulted in increased needs and LLA will need increased resources to address them!
Third and finally, I hope to see everyone at the Annual Member Celebration on April 23! Look for the email with the link to register early next week. For current members your email will contain a code to obtain the Free Member Tickets. Come out to kick off lake season together and the entire LLA team hopes to see you there.
In the changing days ahead; LLA is in good hands. Victoria Clevenger our Communications and Membership Coordinator will still be around making magic happen on our social media, emails and answering membership questions. Additionally, the Board of Directors are always working furiously in support of the organization and programs.
More information regarding the job opportunity and transition will be emailed out in the next few weeks. If you know anyone who might be interested in this wonderful opportunity, please let them know to update their resume, and be on the look out for further information.
Thank you all for making LLA something that not only I, but we all, can be proud to be a part of.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Flowers
