At the LGA’s 129th Annual Meeting, J. Buckley Bryan, Jr., long-time Lake George Association member and twice past president has announced his plan to donate $1 million over the next few years, but he doesn’t want to be the only one giving.
“The Lake George Association has been around for almost 130 years, and I’m of firm belief that it’s the reason this lake is as clean as it is. But it needs to be around for 130 more years and then some to continue to protect this place. My donation will help ensure the long-term protection of Lake George through the long-term sustainability of the LGA. I’m hoping that others will follow my lead and send some money our way for the LGA’s Second Century Reserve.”
“Mr. Bryan’s donation will be placed in the LGA’s Second Century Reserve, an account set up by the Board to support the organization in the future. The revenue generated by the Reserve will provide funding for programs and projects that protect the Lake in the future,” according to Walt Lender, LGA’s Executive Director. “Lake George continues to face threats and challenges. It will into the future as well. We need to be ready to face them and protect the lake for future generations,” Lender added.
“No one knows for sure what the future holds for Lake George, but we need to be prepared to handle anything. We need to be here and be ready,” said Lender. “The only way we can do that is if we have solid funding, skilled and experienced staff, and steadfast supporters like Buck.”
“The LGA’s Board appreciates Buck’s plans to add to our Second Century Reserve,” says LGA Board President Victor Hershaft of Bolton. “He has been a generous and passionate supporter and a great friend.”
Bryan is a long-time Bolton resident on Northwest Bay and served as Lake George Association President from 1975 to 1979 and again from 2008 through 2010.
Other announcements made at the LGA’s Annual Meeting include a funding commitment to extend milfoil hand harvesting efforts for at least two additional weeks on Lake George.
Volunteers and staff members who have helped develop and expand the Floating Classroom were also recognized for their role in the program receiving the US EPA Environmental Excellence Award.
NYS Assemblyman Dan Stec provided keynote remarks on invasive species efforts regionally and statewide, and Lake George Park Commission Executive Director, Dave Wick, gave an update on the mandatory boat inspection program on Lake George.
New directors were elected by the membership:
Carla Burhoe – Diamond Point
Charles Crew – Assembly Point
William Dutcher – Pilot Knob
Alan Washington – Bolton Landing