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All members in good standing are welcome at board and committee meetings. Your voice matters. Important decisions about Pelican Lake are shaped by the members who show up, ask questions, share ideas, and get involved.

The Annual Membership Meeting

Held each June at the Pelican Lake Firehouse, the Annual Membership Meeting is where members have a direct voice in the Association’s future. Members vote on the budget, elect directors, and make important decisions affecting Pelican Lake.

The meeting often features an engaging guest speaker who shares insights on lake health, management, conservation, or other topics important to our community.

Special membership meetings may also be called throughout the year when needed.

One Membership, One Vote

Each paid membership carries one vote at the Annual Membership Meeting. Dues must be paid on or before the meeting date for your vote to count. Not sure if your membership is current? Reach out before the meeting—we’re happy to help.

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Board & Committee Meetings

The Board of Directors meets throughout the year to guide the Association between annual membership meetings. Our committees meet as needed to keep their work moving—from preparing for harvesting season to planning community events and fundraising.

Committee meetings are where much of the hands-on work happens, and members are welcome to attend. Interested in a particular area? Joining a committee meeting is a great way to learn more and see how you can get involved.

Membership Meetings & Community Events

Committee Meetings

Join Us on Google Meet

Can’t be at the lake? You can still be part of the conversation. PLAW offers a Google Meet option for meetings so seasonal members and others who can’t attend in person can stay informed and involved—because being away from Pelican Lake, even in February, shouldn’t mean being out of the loop.

Please note: Members joining meetings via Google Meet are welcome to observe but need to remain muted and are not permitted to vote. You can still vote by proxy.

Can’t Attend in Person? Your Vote Can Still Count!

If you can’t attend the Annual Membership Meeting, you can give your vote to someone who will be there by using a proxy. Your participation also helps the Association meet the quorum needed to conduct important business.

Simply complete the proxy form and return it before the meeting, naming someone who will attend—such as a neighbor, board member, or friend.

Download the Proxy Form

Return it by mail to Pelican Lake Association, PO Box 96, Pelican Lake, WI 54463, or ask through the contact form about returning it another way. The return deadline is stated on the form and in the meeting notice.

Minutes

Minutes of board and committee meetings are published on the website. They are the record of what was discussed, what was decided, and what it cost — and they are public because members are entitled to see how their association is run.

  • Board of Directors Meeting Minutes — September 27, 2026 (draft)

    The board heard that the new website is targeted to launch October 15 and that membership records are moving to an online platform with automated renewal reminders. Committee reports covered Winterfest, fall weed harvesting, a shoreline grant application, buoy removal and the fall highway cleanup.

  • Communication Committee Meeting Minutes – September 22, 2026

    At its September 22, 2026 meeting, the Pelican Lake Association Communication Committee moved to meeting every two weeks, kept the Stripe donation link live for use in emails, and deferred Google Ad Grants to focus on the newsletter, website and membership system.

  • Special Membership Meeting Minutes — August 23, 2026

    At the August 23, 2026 special membership meeting, Pelican Lake Association members voted unanimously to elect Pat Schenk and Roxane Sankey to the Board of Directors.

Looking for older minutes?

The official record of each meeting is the approved copy maintained by the Secretary. Minutes published here that are awaiting approval are clearly labeled as drafts and may be updated before they are finalized.

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