Constitution, By-Laws & Strategic Plan

Goal 1:  The Lake Bloomington Association (LBA) will contribute to the ongoing development of a vibrant community spirit by hosting social events and conducting communication activities.

• Hold monthly board meetings.

• Continue to maintain an active website and Facebook page.   Expand the use of Facebook with regular information about Lake activities and ongoing social and club events.  
• Establish a “Meet Up” group through Facebook.
• Produce quarterly newsletters (Lake Breeze) to be distributed to all association members.
• Acknowledge deaths of lake residents & share positive lake news.
• Encourage participation and appreciation of our natural surroundings through guide-led Nature Walks. 
• Coordinate Dock Concerts (June, July, & August).
• Host social and educational events throughout the year, including:
  • An annual Winter Social event
  • An annual Spring dinner
  • A Fourth of July celebration, with fireworks and a pontoon parade
  • A Fall dinner and annual LBA membership meeting

Goal 2:  The LBA will engage existing membership and encourage new members to join.  

• Maintain an accurate membership database.
• Solicit for annual membership dues in the first quarter. 
• Membership Committee will contact all new residents with membership, safety, and other lake living information.
• Continue to be a forum for member communication.
• Produce and distribute a biennial membershipp directory.
• Explore outreach to area businesses and other entities to promote the LBA and LBA activities.

Goal 3:  The LBA will participate in the protection and improvement of the quality of the Lake’s ecosystem.

• Host seasonal clean up around the lake. 

• Collaborate with Friends of Everbloom, the Parklands Foundation, the Audubon Society, and the Ecology Action Center.  Support their ongoing initiatives.
• Continue the Chlorine Tablet program to promote timely chlorination of resident septic systems. 
• Collaborate with the City of Bloomington and McLean County Soil and Water to educate our residents on ways to contribute to improving the quality of the watershed. 

Goal 4:  The Lake Bloomington Association will improve the physical surroundings of the Lake and support the investment made by homeowners of the Lake community.  

• The beautification committee will ensure that flower beds are planted and maintained.

• Establish beautification/gardens guidelines and responsibilities.
• Work with the city to maintain the flagpole and ensure flags are replaced as needed. 
• Maintain address signage around the lake.
• Collaborate with the city on improvements to the surrounding areas of the lake.
• Seek and support city/resident cooperation directed at improving the condition and maintenance of interior lake roadways.

Goal 5:  The LBA will foster a strong, collaborative relationship with Lake Bloomington stakeholders including the City of Bloomington, the McLean County Board, Friends of Everbloom and the Lake Camps.  

• Continue to provide a liaison to the city and ensure that a city representative is invited to all LBA activities. 

• Promote our city’s involvement around the lake to positively contribute to city/member relations.   
• Continue our ongoing relationship with the McLean County Board.
• Establish a liaison to the two township road commissions which serve our lake community, Hudson Township and Money Creek Township.
• Continue to be supportive of the needs of Timber Pointe Outdoor Center and East Bay Camp and support the Timber Pointe Yacht Club.   Explore use of the camps’ recreational facilities.
• Explore creation of recreational facilities (for example, pickleball courts/tennis courts) around the lake for all to enjoy.

_{Approved by a majority vote of the Lake Bloomington Association Board on January 9, 2025.}