Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I hope that you are doing well and enjoying the Holiday Season!

I wanted to provide you with a brief update regarding the Assembly Hall project. Since our last communication, the Executive Board of the Assembly Hall Committee has been working extensively with our architect from ALA to develop a new design for the hall.

As stated before, the essential parameters for the design of the hall include the following:

• To address the neighbors’ concerns over their view, and aligning with expressed concerns of members of the community, the current footprint on the Pottawatomi side will be maintained as is.
• On the Assembly Lane side, we will square off the building, recovering the space that is lost today and allowing us to meet our identified storage and ADA restroom goals.
• The new hall will be constructed with no accessibility barriers, including ADA compliant restrooms, accessible entry, and no steps within the main floor and patio area.
• Adequate main floor storage will be provided for the tables, chairs and other large items.
• The building will be located on the lot to maximize the views of the lake and park.
• The main hall will be configured with sliding and/or decorative garage style doors providing the ability to easily expand the available space on both the lake and Pottawatomi sides.
• The warming kitchen will be large enough to support current and future park events. The kitchen area can be secured, while still allowing full access to other areas of the building.
• The garage area will adequately hold the park vehicles, with enough depth for the truck, plow and salt spreader attached.
• The mailroom will be designed with mail slots for all residents, and shelving for the ever-increasing package deliveries. As an additional note, the executive committee did discuss in detail the potential of building a separate building for the mailroom but due to cost, security, and location concerns, did not feel it was in the best interest of the community to pursue.
• Restrooms will be designed with two stalls each, one ADA accessible. One bathroom to be reinforced as an emergency shelter area from storms.
• A basement except under the garage, allowing for additional storage and weather shelter.
• The vision triangle on the northeast side will be addressed, removing all variances.With the parking issues previously addressed, the proposal should be variance free for permitting.

Friends and Neighbors,

It is with great personal sadness that I must inform you of the sudden passing of Kate Fiedler. Kate grew up spending summers in Assembly Park where she met her husband, Bob Fiedler. Their children and now grandchildren love spending time at the lake. She will be greatly missed by everyone who met her. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Fiedler family.

Kate Fiedler Obituary

Kate Fiedler nee Cernok; beloved wife of Bob; loving mother of Annie (George) Mangan and Maggie (Kevin) O'Dwyer; cherished nana of Joey, Bobby, Georgie and Michael; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and late Mary Cernok; dear sister of the late Joseph (Helen) Cernok; fond sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many. Kate was proud and dedicated employee of Calvetti Meats. Visitation Friday, December 12th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Dalcamo Funeral Home. Funeral Saturday, December 13th 9:15 a.m. from the Funeral Home to Nativity of Our Lord Church for Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Visitation
Friday
December 12, 2025
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dalcamo Funeral Home (470 w 26th St)
470 w 26th St


Greg Selep

Friends and Neighbors
It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of longtime resident Edward Murphy. Our prayers go out to the entire Murphy family

Official Obituary of
Edward Daniel Murphy
November 22, 2025

Edward Daniel Murphy - Retired Lt. C.F.D. - beloved husband for 35 years to Terri (nee Hack); loving father of Megan (Bryan) Gronset and Sarah Murphy; proud and cherished "Pa" of Maeve and Emma; devoted son of the late Ellen and James Murphy; dear brother of Marie (Joe) DelRose, John (Joanie), Sheila, Patrick (Katie), the late Michael, Kathleen and Eileen; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge. Funeral Monday, family and friends are asked to meet at Immaculate Conception Church (Harlem and Talcott) for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to The American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Services

Visitation
Sunday
November 30, 2025
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cooney Funeral Service


Funeral Mass
Monday
December 1, 2025
10:00 AM
Immaculate Conception Church
7211 W Talcott
Chicago, IL 60631


Donations
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/

Greetings AP Friends,

We hope you are enjoying the beautiful Fall weather. The Park looks spectacular with the beautiful changing of the colors. This year they seem extra vibrant!
Due to conflicting family, work and travel schedules, we have had to change our wrap up meeting to Wednesday November 12. We look forward to seeing you.

Please join us at 7:00
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82660085063?pwd=J0AOgjEg4atU7blGRL3W3YhaBg3AEK.1

Regards,
Jeannie LaMarre

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Since our last communication there have been some positive developments with our objective to replace Assembly Hall.

We have continued our discussions with Walworth County and believe that we have come up with a solution regarding the parking requirements, line of sight and setback variances that were hindering our project moving forward. The primary concern was the parking issue and the requirement, based on occupancy capacity, of 1 parking space for every 3 individuals. In further discussions with the county, we were able to come to an agreement that the increased parking requirement would be based upon any proposed increased occupancy of the new hall. Keeping the requirements identified by the community in the forefront and working to address the concerns expressed through the variance appeal, we developed an enhanced set of design criteria that does not increase the hall occupancy and thus requires no additional parking but will provide a much-improved hall in both function and design.

With an available solution with the county identified, we enlisted ALA to take a new look at the project, working within these parameters:

• To address the neighbors’ concerns over their view the current footprint on the Pottawatomi side will be maintained as is.
• On the Assembly Lane side, we will square off the building, recovering the space that is lost today and allowing us to meet our identified storage and ADA restroom goals.
• The new hall will be constructed with no accessibility barriers, including ADA compliant restrooms, accessible entry, and no steps within the main floor and patio area.
• Adequate main floor storage will be provided for the tables, chairs and other large items.
• The building is located on the lot to maximize the views of the lake and park.
• The main hall is configured with sliding and/or decorative garage style doors providing the ability to easily expand the available space on both the lake and Pottawatomi sides.
• The warming kitchen is large enough to support current and future park events. The kitchen area can be secured, while still allowing full access to other areas of the building.
• The garage area will adequately hold the park vehicles, with enough depth for the truck, plow and salt spreader attached.
• The mailroom is designed with mail slots for all residents, and shelving for the ever-increasing package deliveries. As an additional note, the executive committee did discuss in detail the potential of building a separate building for the mailroom but due to cost, security, and location concerns, did not feel it was in best interest of the community to pursue.
• Restrooms are designed with two stalls each, one ADA accessible. One bathroom to be reinforced as an emergency shelter area from storms.
• A basement except under the garage, allowing for additional storage and weather shelter.
• The vision triangle on the northeast side will be addressed, removing all variances.

Join the fun Saturday October 25 at 3pm for Trick or Treat in Assembly Park (followed by a Scavenger)

Greg Selep

Hi Everyone!

Unfortunately, we have to postpone the final Auxiliary meeting of the year due to scheduling conflicts. The new date will be Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00pm. More information to come. Thank you everyone for understanding! Hope to see most of you then!

Thank you!

Jessica, Allison, Kathleen, and Jeannie

Help Jaclyn Kosmicki's Family Honor Her Memory and Support Her Boys

On Behalf of the Kosmicki & Kosla family we are reaching out to raise funds to support Jaclyn's husband and two young boys after her tragic passing. Your generosity can help ease their burden during this heartbreaking time.

Jaclyn was an incredible woman—a devoted mom to her two little boys, RJ, 6, and Jimmy, 4, and a loving wife to Raymond. She filled every room with warmth, always putting her family first and making everyone around her feel loved. Tragically, Jaclyn’s life was cut short in a sudden accident, leaving her family, friends and our community in shock and grief.

Her husband is now navigating an unimaginable loss while trying to care for their two young sons. We’re raising funds to cover funeral expenses and to help with unforeseen costs that will help the boys adjust to their overwhelming new reality.

Jaclyn’s love for her boys was boundless—she was their biggest cheerleader. We want to honor her memory by ensuring her sons have the stability and care they need moving forward. Your support will help this family begin to heal and find their new normal.

Please consider donating to help cover Jaclyn’s funeral costs and provide childcare support for her boys. Every dollar makes a difference. If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with your friends, family, or on social media would mean so much.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting Jaclyn’s family. Your kindness is a light in their darkness.

Friends and Neighbors

It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the sudden and tragic passing of Jaclyn Ann Kosmicki daughter of Jim & Maureen Kosla. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.

Jaclyn Ann Kosmicki Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jaclyn Ann Kosmicki (Schaumburg, Illinois), who passed away on September 27, 2025, at the age of 38, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jaclyn Ann Kosmicki to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Jaclyn Ann's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Jaclyn Ann's journey be filled with peace and serenity and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Raymond Kosmicki III; her parents, James Kosla and Maureen Kosla; her siblings, Katlyn Kosla and Taylor Unterberg (Ken); her nephew Kenny; her godson Frankie; and her cousin Sydney Graham (Brody Kosla).

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Morizzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services (2550 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Gregory of Nyssa Parish (822 Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193)

Help Jaclyn Kosmicki's Family Honor Her Memory and Support Her Boys

On Behalf of the Kosmicki & Kosla family we are reaching out to raise funds to support Jaclyn's husband and two young boys after her tragic passing. Your generosity can help ease their burden during this heartbreaking time.

Jaclyn was an incredible woman—a devoted mom to her two little boys, RJ, 6, and Jimmy, 4, and a loving wife to Raymond. She filled every room with warmth, always putting her family first and making everyone around her feel loved. Tragically, Jaclyn’s life was cut short in a sudden accident, leaving her family, friends and our community in shock and grief.

Her husband is now navigating an unimaginable loss while trying to care for their two young sons. We’re raising funds to cover funeral expenses and to help with unforeseen costs that will help the boys adjust to their overwhelming new reality.

Jaclyn’s love for her boys was boundless—she was their biggest cheerleader. We want to honor her memory by ensuring her sons have the stability and care they need moving forward. Your support will help this family begin to heal and find their new normal.

Please consider donating to help cover Jaclyn’s funeral costs and provide childcare support for her boys. Every dollar makes a difference. If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with your friends, family, or on social media would mean so much.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting Jaclyn’s family. Your kindness is a light in their darkness.

Friends and Neighbors

For those if you who did not participate in the Delavan Lake Citizen Survey the results are attached

Regards

Greg Selep

From: Glenn Dickow
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2025 8:33 PM
Subject: Results of the 2025 Delavan Lake Citizen Survey

Dear Survey Respondent,

Thank you very much for participating in the 2025 Delavan Lake Citizen survey! I have enclosed (click here for the link) the results of the survey for your review.

As previously stated, our goal was to collect the thoughts and feedback of as many Delavan Lake stakeholders as possible, in an unbiased manner, and to provide that feedback to the Town of Delavan (ToD) in an unaltered fashion. Although some voices may not have been heard, either due to distribution issues or a lack of response, we are confident that this feedback and data will be useful to the Town of Delavan and other Lake advocacy groups.

We are anxious now to formally present and discuss your feedback at an upcoming ToD board meeting. That meeting has yet to be scheduled. However, we invite anyone who would like to assist in the planning of that presentation to reach out via my email address so we can include your thoughts and ideas on doing so. In any case, we are striving to have that presentation before the end of the year.

If you have any questions, concerns, or further feedback, please let us know! (gwdickow@gmail.com)

Thank you again!

Glenn Dickow Robert Carland

gwdickow@gmail.com robertcharland@comcast.net

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

As part of our continued effort to keep you informed on our progress with the Assembly Hall Project, attached is the official notice from the Walworth County Board of Adjustment. You may remember that we were asking for three variances. In the attached decision, you will find that all three variances were denied. Below we have also attached a copy of an article from the Enterprise, reporting on the actions at the Town of Delavan. The Town of Delavan also recommended denying all three variance requests.

The vision triangle and setback variance requests can be addressed by a redesign. They are specific to the Pottawatomi side of the building. By addressing those issues, we believe that we would also be able to address the concerns expressed by community members specific to the adjacent property and potential impact on their view.

Specific to parking, there was no direct guidance or suggestion by either the town or county as to how we could address the required 93 parking spaces. There is no pathway forward with any rebuild unless we can get some relief regarding the required parking. I have begun the process of attempting to seek guidance and feedback at the County level by working with the Senior Zoning Officer. I have provided them with some suggested solutions and hope we can together find a solution that addresses their concerns, while meeting the needs of our community.

We will continue to share updates as they are made available and will discuss this further at our October Board meeting.

Thank you,

John A Glimco

DELAVAN’S ONLY LOCALLY PUBLISHED NEWSPAPER ALSO SERVING DARIEN
Board denies new Assembly Hall plans
By Michael S. Hoey
CORRESPONDENT

The Town of Delavan denied three variances filed by the Delavan Lake Assembly on behalf of the Assembly Park subdivision on Sept. 9. The variances would have allowed for the construction of a new Assembly Hall community building.

The Delavan Lake Assembly has been planning for a new hall since 2018. The new 4,104 square foot building would cost $1.25 million. Each leaseholder would pay $5,950 toward that cost.

The Delavan Lake Assembly first tried to get a permit from the Walworth County Land Use and Resource Management department. The request was denied on July 23 because the request needed three variances to proceed. The DLA requested the needed variances from the Town of Delavan, first appearing before the Plan Commission. The Plan Commission recommended denying the request by a 4-1 vote to the full Town Board.

The necessary variances included a request to have the street setback adjusted to 7.6 feet from Pottawatomi Drive, allow a raised patio and retaining wall higher than 2.5 feet, and waiving the requirement to have 93 parking spaces.

Katie O’Halloran, Treasurer of the DLA, said building a new hall has been a priority of leaseholders for years. A committee was created and a vote was taken to gauge support for the plan. O’Halloran said 54% of those who voted supported the plan. “As a board, we clearly received our mandate for how to proceed,” she said.

O’Halloran said that Assembly Park is unique and it was not a surprise the project needed to have variances approved. “While we would all like to keep the Assembly Park of yesteryear, we are evolving like our neighboring communities,” she said.

Chad Pollard, an attorney for a neighbor who is opposed to the project, said the project does not meet the qualifications for any of the three variances. Pollard said in order to qualify for variances the applicant must show unique property limitations, an unnecessary hardship and that the project will not do harm to public interests. Pollard said this project was a want, not a need. He also said the very building the Assembly claimed caused them a hardship has been in use all summer. Pollard said the plans were extravagant and the DLA could have planned a building that would have occupied the existing footprint and not needed any variances. He said the plans call for a 7,000-squarefoot building that will obstruct the valuable lake view of his client.

Greg Selep, DLA secretary, said Pollard was incorrect in claiming the new building is planned to be 7,000 square feet. He said it would be about 3,800 square feet. Paperwork submitted to the town says the building will be 3,752 square feet on the main level and 4,104 square feet total counting the basement.

Much discussion was had about the alleged lake view of the resident who hired Pollard and if the building was a want or a need. Tim Somen, an attorney representing the DLA, spoke about how the DLA is making do with what they have but the current buildingis failing, unsafe, and unsanitary.

Cheryl Kennedy opposed the new building. She said she and her husband do have a view of the lake that would be obstructed by this building. She said she knew the DLA had worked hard on the plan, but she wants it to remain within its current footprint.

Chairman Mary Knipper said the vote in favor of the new building was 101-86. She said she did not consider that to be a mandate, especially considering the number of letters the board received opposing it. Knipper also questioned why the DLA does not seem to have a Plan B if this plan does not get approved. She also suggested the DLA look at other locations to store things so the new building did not have to be so big.

Bill Thummel said he was not moved by the lack of a mandate. The vote was a majority and the majority wins, he said.

Knipper made the motion to deny all three variances. The DLA had requested that at least the parking restriction variance be granted because that will be needed no matter what is done. The board voted 2-1 to deny all three. Mary Pat O’Connor recused herself because she lives in Assembly Park and Hugh Charvat was absent.

Knipper did tell the DLA that the town’s decision was only advisory. The final word would come from the Walworth County Board of Adjustment. That body met on Sept. 10 and 11 and also denied all three variances.

Friends and Neighbors

It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of former resident and past board president John Pembroke

John Joseph Pembroke, of Park Ridge, peacefully passed away at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by family. John is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Mary (nee McGuire), loving and proud father of Bridget Pembroke (Anthony McClain) and John “Jack” Joseph Pembroke III. John was the eldest of seven children of the late John J. Pembroke and the late Rosemary Pembroke. Loving brother of Eileen Pembroke (Neil McFadden), the late Florence Nunez, James (Jean Pembroke), Julia Pembroke-Berger (the late Michael), Martin (Cinda) Pembroke, and Mary Anne Pembroke. Brother-in-law to James McGuire, Therese McGuire, Kevin McGuire and Bridget McGuire Nagai (John). Doting uncle to thirteen nieces and nephews. Beloved great uncle to eleven nieces and nephews. John was born May 27, 1950, and grew up in Blue Island. John was very proud of his children, Bridget and Jack, and they brought him so much joy. John loved road trips and traveling, especially to Las Vegas. He was a voracious reader, and he never stopped learning. John loved practicing law and he will be remembered as a man of deep intelligence, loyalty, humor and love of his family friends. John was a proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School, class of 1968. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Illinois Chicago in 1975, and became a CPA in 1976. John went to attend Northwestern University to earn his law degree, and was admitted into the Illinois Bar in 1979. He began his career working in the tax department at Arthur Young & Company. Soon after, he was hired by the law firm of Schuyler Roche and Zwirner in Chicago where he worked for ten years. John then opened his own firm and provided estate planning and tax services as the managing partner of John J. Pembroke and Associates. John closed his law firm at the end of 2024, and became of counsel at Robins DiMonte Ltd. in Park Ridge, John was a longtime member of the Park Ridge Rotary. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home 625 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge. Funeral Thursday September 25, 2025 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home going to St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s honor to Misericordia Heart of Mercy 6300 N. Ridge Chicago, Il. 60660 would be appreciated. For info call 847-685-1002 or cooneyfuneralhome.com

To all Assembly Park Leaseholders,

After more than two years of meticulous planning, communication and consideration of the feedback received from the Leaseholders through a survey and due diligence, we regret to inform you that we have been denied the necessary variances to construct a new Assembly Hall.

While this outcome is not what we had hoped for, it is important that you are aware that the goal of building a new Assembly Hall was to create a space where our community could come together, socialize and feel a sense of pride and belonging. We envisioned a facility that would benefit the future generations and serve as a cherished legacy for our children and grandchildren. We were focusing on the future, not the past.

We acknowledge that not all Leaseholders shared our vision, and there were instances of disinformation regarding the committee and the proposed building. We want to assure you that our actions were transparent throughout the entire process and we were fully accessible to answer any questions or concerns you may have had.

We have had the privilege of collaborating with an exceptional group of individuals dedicated to enhancing Assembly Park. Their unwavering commitment to the greater good of the park was evident in their actions and they never prioritized personal gain.

We extend our sincere gratitude to John Glimco, Greg Selep, Brian Hatlen, Tom O'Halloran, Rob Mohr, Mae Mohr and Jeff Schultz for their invaluable guidance, support and professionalism throughout this entire process.

We also express our gratitude to the DLA Board of Directors and the Auxiliary for their unwavering support and dedication to the cause. Their professionalism and commitment to the best interests and highest good of Assembly Park are truly commendable.

To the finance committee, we appreciate your expertise and hard work talking to all the banks to secure the best possible financing for the hall.

To the Leaseholders who volunteered to serve on the full committee, we extend our sincere gratitude for your willingness to lend your time and insights to this project. It was a pleasure to witness a diverse group of individuals come together and try to accomplish a common goal for the benefit of the DLA.

To Chris Russo and his team at ALA Architects, we extend our appreciation for you exceptional expertise and professionalism. You worked closely with us to design a building that would fit well in our community and provide a gathering place for generations to come.

To Amy Lonergan our legal counsel, we appreciate her commitment and determination to help us with our legal challenges.

To all the contractors that we talked to, Adam Mohr, Mike O'Connor, IBC Building and Tristone Development. They all provided us with a cost estimate for the hall so the committee could then come up with a "not to exceed" number to build the hall.

As you can see, this truly was a team effort. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who have demonstrated a common sense approach and unwavering dedication to Assembly Park.

With utmost respect,

Kathleen Fiedler and Jim Ignoffo
Co-Chairs, Assembly Hall Construction Committee.

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

A great deal has happened this week so I would like to provide the Assembly with an update regarding the New Assembly Hall project.

As a reminder, the three variances requested are listed below, along with the initial denial.

According to the plans submitted, you are requesting the following items:

To have the streetyard setback be adjusted to 7.6' from Pottawatomi Drive
A raised patio, retaining wall, and steps to be greater than 2.5' high within the 50' vision triangle To have four parking stalls for the building

The Walworth County Code of Ordinances has established the following ordinances:
Maintaining an established streetyard setback of 18.3' from Pottawatomi Drive Structures within the 50' vision triangle cannot exceed 2.5' in height
93 parking stalls for the building


On Tuesday, September 8, our variance request went before the Town of Delavan Board. We formally presented our case for the requested variances. The Board voted to deny our project, with a vote of 2 against, 1 in favor, and one abstaining. They voted to deny all three variances without providing specifics regarding the individual requests. The conversation centered around the Boards feeling that the project was to complex and that a 54% favorable vote to rebuild the Hall was not a “mandate” from the community.

On Wednesday, September 10, (link to the video - starting at 36:58) we met with the Walworth County Board of Adjustment. We again presented to the Board the rationale behind our requests for the variances, focusing on some of the points taken from the meeting with the town. There was a spirited discussion, with members of our community presenting their support and opposition to the project. Supporting comments stressed the need for an ADA accessible building, storage for chairs and tables, space to host the various functions held in the building and work and garage space for our equipment. Descending comments generally focused around the building size, the impact on the neighboring property, and the potential of separating the various functions of the current hall into separate facilities.

On September 11, the Walworth County Board of Adjustment denied all three variances. (link to the video - starting at 15:49) Again, they did not provide specifics. They did echo the opposition claim that the Hall is a “want and not a need”. To the most critical issue, the required number of parking spaces, they simply stated we need more parking spaces than the four identified in the plan.

I will be reaching out to the County to see if they can provide more specifics to address the issue regarding parking. If they remain firm in upholding the current county code of one parking space for every three individuals as defined by building occupancy a path to move this project forward may not be possible. This is critical to determine before investing further time and funds towards this project.

If a clear decision or at least guidance can be provided by the County that allows us to address the parking needs in a sensible way that the community can support, we will consider reconvening the Assembly Hall Committee to explore options. If not, a decision will need to be made as to what to do with the building and property.

A few individuals expressed publicly that we should have been aware of the county requirements before we ever proceeded with any planning. The fact is, we were quite aware of the building issues and had met formally with County staff prior to proceeding with any drawings and plans. In those meetings and following discussions they recognized the uniqueness of Assembly Park and encouraged us to proceed through the formal variance process so we could explore what might be approved to meet our identified needs. As I have shared before, we were surprised by how they are classifying our building and the parking issues, none of which were raised in prior meetings with the county.

If we choose to move forward, a building redesign that addresses all the identified concerns, new project quotes from builders, and a full vote from all leaseholders will be required. We will need to reform the Hall Committee. We will once again open the committee up to all members of the community to engage in this process. Since it is apparent that we need a “mandate” from the community we cannot move forward unless those currently in opposition steps up and take active roles on the committee.

As we have tried to do in the past, we will continue to keep all members of the community involved and informed on each and every step.

Once again, my thanks to all the members of our community who engaged in the process, either through their participation and leadership on the committee, through their participation in the many meetings, through letters shared, both for and against, and for engaging in the voting process. It has been a long journey, and one that we hope continues. As always, I remain grateful for the opportunity to be a member of this community, and the opportunity to serve.


Sincerely,


John A Glimco
DLA President

Dear Friends and Neighbors

At our September DLA Board Meeting, held on 9/3, we presented the community with an update regarding the status of the proposed new Assembly Hall, results of the meeting with the Town of Delavan Planning Commission, and entertained several questions and comments from our leaseholders. The meeting in its entirety is posted on our website.

I wanted to provide a brief recap regarding the project and the upcoming steps as we proceed through the various stages of obtaining approval for the proposed new hall.

When the project plans were submitted for approval to the Walworth County Board of Adjustment, we received a letter stating that there were three items that would require an approved variance. As stated, these are:

• To have the street / yard setback be adjusted to 7.6' from Pottawatomi Drive
• A raised patio, retaining wall, and steps to be greater than 2.5' high within the 50' vision triangle
• To have four parking stalls for the building

• Maintaining an established street / yard setback of 18.3' from Pottawatomi Drive
• Structures within the 50' vision triangle cannot exceed 2.5' in height
• 93 parking stalls for the building

Friends and Neighbors

Please join us on Wednesday September 3 at 7pm for our monthly board meeting, Zoom link sent out on September 1st.


Reminders:

Golf Carts in the Parks: This weekend we have had a number of complaints about golf carts in the Park. Please remember golf carts are not allowed in any of the Parks. This includes parking at the pickleball courts. This is for the safety of our youngest residents. Thank You

Delavan Lake Water Quality and Safety Survey: If you have not had a chance to reply to this survey please take a moment. This is important and the survey will close soon. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2JVCLVJ

Friends and Neighbors

Summer is winding down but that doesn't mean we won't have a fun filled Labor Day weekend planned. The Park will be crowded with people trying to get one long weekend in before the kids all go back to school. So, please be especially careful when driving your car of golf cart in the Park. Please obey the speed limit and all stop signs.

Mass in the Park - Saturday 5pm at the Gazebo - If you are taking your cart down to the gazebo, please use the beach paths to enter and exit the area and park adjacent to the path facing the gazabo. Please do not drive across the park. Thank You!

Pancake Breakfast - Sunday 8:30am to 11:30am - At the Hall

Golf Outing - Friday September 19 - Delbrook - 12:30 Shotgun Start. $100. Limited spots available

Sign up here ⬇️
https://assemblyparkauxiliary.square.site/

Greg Selep

Hey friends,

With summer almost over, it’s time to start thinking about Arbor Day and the Delavan Lake Assembly Kay Fiedler Award for Distinguished Leaseholder Service. We’ll be using Survey Monkey as well as hard copy nominations. Nomination forms can be found in the mailroom or on the website at https://assemblypark.net/docs/ .

Hard Copy Nominations can be:

Emailed to: kathleen.fiedler7@gmail.com

Texted: 708-386-3716

US Mailed:

Kathleen Fiedler
1288 Kilbery Ln
North Aurora IL 60542

All nomination forms must be signed and dated.

Electronic Nominations:
Please look for an email from: gselep618@comcast.net via surveymonkey.com. If you cannot find the email in your inbox, please check your spam or junk mail

Below is the list of those who’ve been honored with the Distinguished Leaseholders award in the past.

2015 Noreen Fagan
2016 Mae Mohr
2017 Cindy Wohlberg
2018 Nora “Peg” Connolly
2019 Jerry Bransfield
2020 John Neville
2021 Bill Winters
2022 Kathy and Bob O’Brien and Family
2023 Rob Mohr
2024 Jeannie LaMarre

When thinking about who you’d like to nominate for the 2025 award, please keep in mind that we’re looking for someone who hasn’t been nominated yet. There are so many amazing leaseholders who do incredible work for the DLA, and we’re excited to recognize them all. We’ll be announcing the nominees on Arbor Day, so stay tuned! Thanks for supporting this wonderful award.

Regards

Kathleen Fiedler

Friends and Neighbors

This weekend 95 residents participated in the 2nd Annual Golf Cart Poker Run and despite a rain delay the event was an overwhelming success (see pics attached). This years theme was Cities and States

Some Special Thanks:

Kolinski Family - Hosts and Organizer
Guth Family - Chicago
Lamarre / Cordova / Gray - Iowa
Ignoffo / Badger / McKay - New York
Hueber / Giznik - Hawaii
Kim and Ray Fiedler - Las Vagas

The evening ended at Assembly Hall with a Wisconsin Fish Fry and Old Fashions hosted by Angel / Stapleton/ Lambrecht. You almost thought you were back at Ralphs for Friday Fish Fry (including the entertainment)

Thank You to our organizers, hosts and all the participants. It was a great evening of food, drink and visiting!


Greg Selep

Friends and Neighbors,

Mass in the Park - Saturday August 30 - 5pm

Assembly Park Pancake Breakfast - Sunday August 31 - 8:30 - 11:30 am. Adults $8 and Kids $5

Assembly Park Golf Outing - Friday September 19th - Delbrook Golf Course - 12:30 Shotgun Start - $100 per player - Includers: 18 holes of golf with cart, snacks and an awesome beer cart girl. There are still a few openings. To register go to: https://assemblyparkauxiliary.square.site/

Arbor Day - Raffle Prizes and Liquor Donations can be delivered to Jeannie LaMarre or Mae Mohr after Labor Day.
   
Important - We are still looking for a volunteer to run the Pickleball Tournament


Greg Selep

Friends and Neighbors

Please join us for our Auxiliary Zoom Wednesday Aug 13, we will be planning for our Arbor day events!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84047829758?pwd=iL00DjMike2WeQcQnkrhS1ZiMTNxiO.1


Greg Selep

Friends and Neighbors

Please join us on Wednesday August 6 at 7pm for our August Monthly Board Meeting. Zoom invite was sent out, on Sunday.

Please note the upcoming events this week:

Street Sweeping - Wednesday 8/6. Please restrict your parking to your driveways
Kids Dance - Heros and Valians - Friday 8/8 (adults welcome)
Elvis is in the Building - Bring you blue suede shoes to the Hall Saturday 8/9 6pm to 9pm

Correspondence:

Wohlberg
To all Board Members,

I want everyone to understand that I am not accusing anyone of anything. I don't think anyone ran off with the Auxiliary money.

I am questioning the accounting of the money. I am aware that Arbor Day is not a fundraising event. However, if we don't know the cost of each Arbor Day event, how will we know if we are charging enough to cover those costs? Should we charge more or less for pony rides, bags tournament, etc. Without proper accounting of income and expenses for each event, how do we know if Arbor Day broke even, lost $5,000 or made $5,000. We don't know, and if we are losing money, we need to fix it by charging more for those events. If the latest P&L is correct, we lost over $4,000 last Arbor Day. Why? What events cost more than the income they generated? We need to know this information in order to break even.

And, this is true for all events: golf tournament, ice cream social, spaghetti dinner, pancake breakfast, etc.

If the Auxiliary doesn't keep track by event and only looks at the annual totals, we will be unknowingly subsidizing unprofitable events and our losses will continue to grow. That is what I am trying to get across. We can't continue operating in the blind. The latest P&L for the Auxiliary, if accurate, shows a loss of over $22,000 last year. According to the 12/31/2024 Balance Sheet, we have less than $17,000 in the checking and money market accounts. We can't have another $22,000 loss this year. We need accurate accounting.

All I did was ask questions that, as a leaseholder have every right to ask and I can’t get specific answers from anyone.
So you have a little bit of my background, I was the treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary from 2010 to Oct of 2017. I was the secretary of the Assembly board for 3 years and stayed on for another 3 years. I also ran Arbor Day for about 7 Years, so I do have a little experience with all of the doings of the park.

Greg forward to Allison since I do not have her email address.

Regards,

Cindy Wohlberg

To: Cindy Wohlberg From: Katie O’Halloran on behalf of the DLA Board & Auxiliary Board
Date: July 12, 2025 RE: Questions on Auxiliary Financials

Hi Cindy,

Thank you for your emails dated June 27 and July 10. Below are responses to your questions, and I am happy to meet in person when I am up next week at the lake to discuss further.
Let me start by saying that I have reviewed the Auxiliary financials and support and spoken extensively with the treasurer. Based on that review and our conversations, I have no concerns regarding the accuracy or reporting of their financials.

Fiscal Year and Treasurer Responsibilities

You’re correct that the Park’s fiscal year is May 1 to April 30, and the Auxiliary follows the same. The P&L presented at the last meeting mistakenly said it was January–December 2024, but that was an error and has since been corrected. 2. Donation Line Item ($4,510.86) This amount reflects donations made by the Auxiliary to the Park, including items like recycling bins, beach trampoline, and materials for park benches.

Retained Earnings

It sounds like there may have been confusion with the document referenced. The opening balance for retained earnings was $38,976.14, and the FY 2024 net loss of $22,271.35 brings the ending balance to $16,704.79.

Bank Transactions in P&L

I did not see where the banks were that you are referencing. However, there are multiple ways you can handle banks. Classifying a bank you give for an event as an expense, and what you get back as income is an acceptable practice.

Miscellaneous Accounts

The presence of two similarly named accounts—one with a period and one without—is likely a result of system transitions like QuickBooks updates. One account has a zero balance and no active transactions.

Net Operating Income vs. Net Income

These figures are the same because no adjustments or items exist between operating and net income in the current format.

Non-Profit Status

To the best of our knowledge, the Auxiliary has never held 501(c)(3) status. It doesn’t engage in activities that would meet the criteria for charitable designation. If you have documentation indicating otherwise, please share it.

Request for Audit

While your intent isn’t to question anyone’s integrity, I appreciate your concerns about the accounting format. I’ve thoroughly reviewed the Auxiliary’s financials, spoken with the treasurer, and can confirm that the Auxiliary has maintained transparency through consistent monthly financial reports. Both the DLA Board and the Auxiliary Board are fully comfortable with the accuracy and completeness of these Quick Book reports and supporting documentation
Each treasurer brings a slightly different approach, and while current practices may not align perfectly with those used in the past, they are valid and appropriate for the organization’s needs.

Regarding your email from July 10:

The FY25 loss was primarily due to funding the new pickleball and basketball courts, which had been a multi-year fundraising effort. This included a $10,000 donation from a leaseholder, along with several years or fundraising dollars from the Auxiliary. Recording the expense in the year the courts were built impacted that year’s totals. Other tracking methods could have been used, but this approach worked well for the current team. Absent that $33,000 investment for the courts, the net income for the year was approximately $11,000.

You’ve contributed greatly in the past, and that’s appreciated. However, the current Auxiliary Board makes its own decisions, including how it tracks events like Arbor Day. While Arbor Day technically showed a loss overall, the Auxiliary still generated income through donations and AP merchandise sales, among other things. The modernization of how the auxiliary operates has come with great success, making it easier for people to spend money, reducing the amount of cash needed at events and protecting us better from fraud. But it also has its challenges. Payments received through Square and Zelle may be for multiple things, like clothing and Arbor Day tickets, so while it may not be categorized to the penny, it’s all accurately reflected as revenue. Detailed event tracking is labor-intensive and may be impractical with limited volunteer support.
In summary, the Auxiliary’s financials are accurate and reflect intentional decisions by the current team. While their approach may differ from yours, it’s valid and tailored to their current capacity. They’re fully aware of available funds and are managing future spending responsibly.

Best regards,
Katie O’Halloran DLA Board & Auxiliary Board


Fiedler

Hi Tom, Lisa and Glen,

A Leaseholder sent me the attached picture and video of significant amount of mud that has washed away from your new home onto Potawatomi Drive. I know there has been a lot of rain and perhaps the grass seed hasn't had a chance to take hold. However, the problem needs to be addressed so this doesn't keep happening. Maybe installing a silt fence or temporary berm until the grass has a chance to get established?

Please let me know if you have any questions and I appreciate your help in keeping this from happening again.
Thank you,
Jim

On Jul 31, 2025, at 4:31 PM, tfiedler67@gmail.com wrote:
Please let me know when you are available to meet at site. All of our water is contained on our property. I believe this is being caused by another source.



Greg Selep

Friends and Neighbors

A couple of quick reminders:

Parking on Assembly Lane: We are entering a very busy time of the summer where our neighbors are trying to squeeze in a couple of extra days at the lake before the kids go back to school. Please remember Assembly Lane is the only street we allow parking on. If you live on Assembly Lane please park in your driveway before parking on the street. This will help maximize overflow parking. Thank You

Annual Assessment: Annual Assessment payments are due by Friday August 1st.

Thank You

Greg Selep

Good Afternoon AP

We have another great weekend of activities planned for this Saturday July 19th.

Cardboard Regatta: Assembly Park Beach 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER !!
All racers MUST register IN ADVANCE!!!
Registration fee is $15

for more info go to: http://assemblyparkcardboardboat.com

Children Races at 10:30 am
Adult Races at 1:00 pm

Cheeseburger in Paradise: Food served starting at 11:00 am

Cheeseburger and Chips - $5.00
Solo Cup (margarita) - $5:00

Dear friends and neighbors

We are aware that although a majority of us are in favor of rebuilding Assembly Hall there are a few who are not. It is unfortunate that this group has decided, yet again, to spread misinformation about the proposed Assembly Hall. We would like to take this opportunity to dispel those rumors.

Rumor: "The drawings in the mailroom are not the current Assembly Hall drawings".
Fact: The drawings in the mailroom are the same drawings that were presented to the Leaseholders at the special meeting in January and are the same drawings that were voted on and approved by a majority of the DLA Leaseholders. They have not changed.

Rumor: "The fireplace is giant and real"
Fact: If the fireplace remains in the final design, it would be electric. Therefore, it would not require venting, has no combustible material, is safe to operate and would be on a timer.

Rumor: "The building will go into the caretaker’s yard and block their view"
Fact: The approved building is a 3877 sq ft single story structure. The proposed 2018 building was a two-story structure and 5593 sq feet. The west wall, which is the source of the opposition’s objections, is 66 feet long, 2 feet shorter than what was proposed in 2018. The 2018 building would have extended into the caretaker's yard. The approved 2025 building will not block the caretakers' view or the view from the backyards of most of the houses on Assembly Lane.

Although we respect the opinions of the minority view on the Hall we must point out that the leadership of this group chose not to participate on the Hall Committee, did not take part in the requirements gathering or design sessions and did not attend the monthly meetings where the results were socialized and discussed. Other than one leaseholder who believes that their view of the Park, down their neighbor’s driveway, will be blocked, the minority group has not articulated why they oppose the proposed design and at no time in this two-year process has this group offered an alternative.

This is an important project for the community and like all important decisions it must be based on facts. This is why the Hall Committee has reported out at every monthly meeting since September of 2023. Please left click on the hyperlink below and select “open hyperlink” to review the presentations below.

Delavan Lake Assembly - Notices – To review the Assembly Hall Project PowerPoint
Archives – To review the Special Meeting 1/15/2025
Links to the Frequently Asked Questions and Assembly Hall Presentation from the January Special Meeting.

We thank you for your time and allowing us to present you with the facts regarding Assembly Hall.

Sincerely,
Jim Ignoffo      Kathleen Fiedler
njmpj@aol.com    kathleen.fiedler7@gmail.com
Co-Chairs Assembly Hall Construction Committee

Assembly Park,

A group of citizen supporters and stakeholders of Delavan Lake has created a survey that intends to collect the thoughts and feedback of folks like us regarding the water quality, safety, and recreational standing of Delavan Lake.

Survey results will be collected and presented to the Town of Delavan board (hopefully) in the August-September time frame. The Town of Delavan is responsible for both the identification and mitigation of issues concerning Delavan Lake. If you choose to participate in the survey, you will be given an option to receive the results via email in advance, as well as notification of the presentation date.

It is important to note that this survey does not advocate for any specific agenda and only strives to provide a collective voice to those who love and use the lake!

We hope you will participate in the survey to maximize the potential consensus value and utility for the Town of Delavan.

Thank You,

DLA Board


Click here for more information about the survey

How can I participate in the survey? Simply visit the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2JVCLVJ

Please join us for our July Auxiliary meeting, Wednesday July 9 at 7:00.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82692875911?pwd=sKUQ4yo4QnTaR4FTxxLiGS5BzWqoEG.1

Thank you,
Jeannie Lamarre

Friends and Neighbors,

The 4th of July is here, and it is an extended holiday. Many of us will be at the lake through the weekend and well into next week. With so many people and a lot of activities both in the park and around the lake safety is important. So, let's keep a couple of things in mind:

No Fireworks: Fireworks are strictly prohibited in the Park. Please note that, in addition to the more obvious fireworks, this ban includes sparklers, snakes and smoke bombs. The fine for violating the no fireworks rule is 2x the annual assessment and there will be no warnings issued. You will be fined. If you have guests or renters using your property, please make sure they are aware of all the rules and regulations. Any penalty will be assessed to the leaseholder. Please help us keep the Park safe.

Parking / Driving: Please use the parking at or near your house first before parking on Assembly Lane. The Park will be very crowded so please be responsible when driving your car or golf cart. Remember, golf carts may be driven by DLA Leaseholders or their designees who have a valid driver’s license.

Beach and Beach Parking: The beach weeding has been completed. So, if the weather is good, we expect the beach to be very crowded. Please remember: No glass in the beach or piers. Golf carts must be parked on either side if the beach cart path. Thank You for helping to keep the beach safe

Area Fireworks Schedule:
June 27th – Elkhorn Sunset Park
June 28th – Delavan Community Park
July 3rd – Mukwonago Phantom Glen Park
Grand Geneva
July 4th –
Whitewater – Cravth Lakefront Park
Delavan – Borg Stadium (new location)
Fontana – Fontana Beach
Burlington – Echo Park
Sharon – Goodland Memorial Park
July 5th –
Whitewater - Cravth Lakefront Park
Lauderdale Lakes – Don Jean Bay
Burlington – Fisher Park
East Troy – Rosemiller Sports complex

Upcoming Events:
June 28 – Golf Cart Parade and Music in the Gazabo
July 1 - No Construction Period Begins and Runs to Labor Day
July 2 – Board Meeting

Friends and Neighbors

We will be sweeping the streets tomorrow, Tuesday June 24th. Please help us out by not parking your car or golf cart on the street. If you have vendors working at your home please ask them to park off the street as much as possible.

Thank You

Greg Selep

Click to view the
June 23, 2025 Meeting

Friends:

Town of Delavan – Beach Open - The Town of Delavan Beach is reopened just in time for the weekend! The Town received a call from the Heath Department that the water test they took yesterday morning came back as safe, so the beach is officially reopened.
No Construction period: We are entering the No Construction Period in the Park. From July 1st through Labor Day no construction or remodeling of any structure or dwelling is allowed except for approved emergency repairs or minor repairs to piers. No hammering, drilling, sawing, or loud construction noise of any kind is allowed. (except for normal mowing of lawns, power washing, general maintenance, and approved emergency repairs).

No Fireworks: Please remember we have a zero tolerance for Fireworks of any kind in Assembly Park: As we approach the July 4th holiday, we want to remind everyone fireworks are strictly prohibited in the Park. Please note that, in addition to the more obvious fireworks, this ban includes seemingly harmless sparklers, snakes and smoke bombs. The fine for violating the no fireworks rule is 2x the annual assessment and there will be no warnings issued. You will be fined. If you have guests or renters using your property, please make sure they are aware of all the rules and regulations. Any penalty will be assessed to the leaseholder. Please help us keep the Park safe.

Area Fireworks Schedule:
June 27th – Elkhorn Sunset Park
June 28th – Delavan Community Park
July 3rd – Mukwonago Phantom Glen Park
Grand Geneva
July 4th –
Whitewater – Cravth Lakefront Park
Delavan – Borg Stadium (new location)
Fontana – Fontana Beach
Burlington – Echo Park
Sharon – Goodland Memorial Park
July 5th –
Whitewater - Cravth Lakefront Park
Lauderdale Lakes – Don Jean Bay
Burlington – Fisher Park
East Troy – Rosemiller Sports complex

Upcoming Events:
June 28 – Golf Cart Parade and Music in the Gazabo
July 2 – Board Meeting
July 9 – Auxiliary Meeting
July 12 – Ice Cream Social
July 19 – Carboard Regatta and Cheeseburger in Paradise – Registration Required
Register at: ASSEMBLYPARKCARDBOARDBOAT.com
- Registration Fee $15
Check In – Starts at 8am – Beach Path off the Gazebo
Childers Race Start at 10:30 am
Adult Race Starts at: 1:00
Cheeseburger in Paradise

DLA Annual Election – Your vote is important. On Friday a reminder was sent to leaseholders voting electronically. Thank you
6/27 5pm – Election Closed
6/28 – Votes Counted and Results Announced via Email
7/1 – Assessments Sent via Email (assuming a positive vote on the budget)
8/1 – Assessments Due

Greg Selep

Friends, Neighbors and Fellow Leaseholders

We have reached a quorum to hold our Annual Meeting. We received 112 electronic and 10 paper proxies. All in favor of holding the meeting. We needed 106 yes proxies to reach the quorum. Thank You to everyone who submitted their proxies in such a timely manner.

Please find attached the proposed 2025-2026 Budget and the annual letter from the President

As we did last year the meeting will be held live in Assembly Hall and via Zoom at 10am on Saturday June 14th.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday

Regards,

DLA Board

Friends and Neighbors,

Please join us this Wednesday at 7:00pm for the Assembly Park Auxiliary meeting.

The Zoom link is below.
Jeannie LaMarre is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: June AP Auxiliary meeting
Time: Jun 11, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83453656109?pwd=ONBL1b6kkl6kZMrkALjcOtesoNKabm.1


Greg Selep

Good Morning AP,

Everyone have a great weekend.  

CPR/AED basic first aid instruction 
You will not receive a certification, just knowledge.

When:  Saturday, June 21, 2025 9am to 11 am
Where:   Delavan Fire Department - 5698 Town Hall Road
Cost:  No charge, just donations requested for our volunteer fire department.

Deadline to sign up:  Thursday, June 12
To Sign up:  Call 630-235-2911 or email sheilapavich@me.com


Cathie Bell - Celebration of Life

Jim, his family, and friends will celebrate her life and love of Assembly Park in a brief memorial on Saturday August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Gather at the Bell pier site(#88) if you wish to join in.

DLA Texting:

Registration is easy:

1.  Open the Messages app on your phone
2. Select new message
3. Enter the following phone number in the To: box
1. 262-203-9668
4. In the message box type one of the following keywords (you can only select one of the following)
1. All – If you want all Park text messages including events, board meeting notices and auxiliary information
2. DLA –  If you only want board and event information
3. AUX – If you only want auxiliary information
5. You will be asked for your First and Last Name

Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Leaseholders

In accordance with Article III Section 4 of our by-laws this email will serve as official notice of our 127th DLA Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on June 14, 2025, at 10;00 am. This year’s meeting will be held live in Assembly Hall and via Zoom.

Attached are the proposed budget and presidents' letter

The Zoom invite and agenda for the meeting will follow in a separate email.

As we have done in the past, we will be sending a proxy via Survey Monkey and US mail to ensure we have a quorum for our Annual Meeting. Those of you voting electronically please look for an email from:

gselep618@comcast.net via SurveyMonkey<member@surveymonkeyuser.com>

"As per our by-laws “the presence in person or by proxy of leaseholders having 50% of the total authorized votes of all leaseholders shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the leaseholders.”

No Voting will be authorized by this proxy. Items requiring a vote will have a separate ballot sent to each leaseholder either electronically or by US mail.

We need 106 yes proxies in order to hold our Annual Meeting. So, it is important that you submit your proxy. Thank You


Greg Selep

Friends and Neighbors

Please join us Wednesday June 4th at 7pm for the June Monthly Meeting.

Please remember to sign up to receive DLA Text messages. Text "All", "DLA" or "AUX to 262-203-9668

Mark your calendars for the DLA Annual Meeting - Saturday June 14 at 10am in the Hall and via Zoom

Friends,

For those of you who have already signed up. Thank You. For those of you who wish to sign up it's easy, Just follow the steps below.

Thank You

Welcome to Delavan Lake Assembly Texting

As discussed in our April and May monthly meetings we are implementing texting as a tool to improve our communications with our leaseholders and residents. To protect your personal information, you must register to receive text messages from Delavan Lake Assembly. You may also remove yourself from the list at any time.

Registration is easy:

Open the Messages app on your phone

Select new message

Enter the following phone number in the To: box

262-203-9668

In the message box type one of the following keywords (you can only select one of the following)
All – If you want all Park text messages including events, board meeting notices and auxiliary information
DLA – If you only want board and event information
AUX – If you only want auxiliary information

You will be asked for your First and Last Name


Greg Selep

Links to pictures of the progress to the repairs of the South Entrance. The first two are of preparation to patch the top of the wing wall. The second is HD Masonry pouring a new top cap for the columns. They hope to have the South Entrance completed next week minus the sealer.

Friends and Neighbors

Summer is here (kind of). It's Memorial Day Weekend and we are expecting the Park to be crowded. As always, we urge you to use caution and obey the speed limit when driving your car or golf cart in the Park as there will be a lot of children around. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back in the Park

Activities This Weekend

Saturday 9am - Yoga in the Big Park                                            

Saturday Noon - Pier Plunge - At the Beach
Adult Beverages - $10 (refillable cup)
Kid Beverages - $5 (refillable cup)
Walking Tocos - $5

Sunday Noon - 3pm - Jeff and Kurt at the Yacht Club

Please note that Mass in the Park has been canceled due to illness. Please keep Fr Zagone (** Edited **) in your thoughts and prayers


Talking Trash

Please remember that your trash
will not be picked up
unless it is wrapped in plastic bags.

Assembly Hall Update
In case some of you were not able to attend the May Board of Directors meeting, we wanted to give you an update on the progress of Assembly Hall.

The Board of Directors has contracted with R.H. Batterman to provide us with a new plat of survey for Assembly Hall and the Caretakers' house, which has been completed. In order to proceed with the permitting process, Walworth County has required us to split the tax parcel separating the Caretakers House from Assembly Hall. That paperwork has been filed with the county.

Also, the paperwork will be filed for the necessary permits. At that time, we should have a better idea of when we will be getting on Walworth County's Board of Adjustments agenda for the required variances.

We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

Thank you,

Kathleen Fiedler and Jim Ignoffo

Welcome to Delavan Lake Assembly Texting
As discussed in our April and May monthly meetings we are implementing texting as a tool to improve our communications with our leaseholders and residents. To protect your personal information, you must register to receive text messages from Delavan Lake Assembly. You may also remove yourself from the list at any time.

Registration is easy:

1. Open the Messages app on your phone
2. Select new message
3. Enter the following phone number in the To: box

262-203-9668

4. In the message box type one of the following keywords (you can only select one of the following)

• All – If you want all Park text messages including events, board meeting notices and auxiliary information
• DLA – If you only want board and event information
• AUX – If you only want auxiliary information

5. You will be asked for your First and Last Name

Friends and Neighbors

Thank you to all who attended the Auxiliary meeting last night!

We are still looking for hosts for the Memorial Day Spaghetti Dinner and the Labor Day Pancake Breakfast. If you think you might be interested, please let us know by emailing jessicagray3@aol.com. We are more than willing to help out! Feel free to make it your own as well. It doesn't need to be spaghetti dinner, it could be tacos, or hot dogs and brats.
Instead of the pancake breakfast last year, we sold coffee and pastries outside of the hall to raise money.

Volunteers are one of the things that make Assembly Park Special!

Thank you! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Jessica, Allison, Kathleen, and Jeannie

Friends and Neighbors

Please join us for the May DLA Auxiliary Meeting tonight at 7pm


Zoom Link - click here

Meeting ID: 827 5911 1083
Passcode: 110840


Greg Selep

Hi everyone,

Look at all the different colors in the stone! This is going to look great when it’s done!

Click here to see photos.

Thank you,

Jim

Good Afternoon AP

Happy Mother's Day!

Pier Cleanup - Please be aware that there is Town of Delavan Ordinance prohibiting "deposit of leaves, lawn clipping's and similar materials on or in the navigable waters (the lake)"

Call for Candidates: There are two director positions up for reelection. If you are interested in running for the DLA Board please complete the Nomination Application (link)

Save the Dates:

May 14 – Auxiliary Meeting

May 25 – Jump in the Lake

May 24 – Yoga in the Park

June 4 – June Monthly Meeting

June 11 – Auxiliary Meeting

June 14 – Annual Meeting

June 14 – DLIA Coffee and Donuts

June 28 – Golf Cart Parade and Music in the Gazabo

July 19 – Carboard Regatta and Cheeseburger in Paradise

August 6 – Board Meeting

August 8 – Kids Dance

August 9 – Elvis

August Auxiliary Meeting

August16 – Golf Cart Poker Run

September 19 – Golf Outing

September 20 – Arbor Day


Greg Selep

Hi everyone,

Keeping you updated on the masonry work at the South Entrance. I talked to HD Masonry today; he said the South Entrance will be ground out and tuck pointed by the end of this week (possibly working the weekend). On Monday he plans to remove the top caps and pour new ones. From there he will move to the North entrance to begin grinding out the old mortar. He plans to grind out more than we originally talked about because he wants everything to look the same as possible.

Click here to see photos.

Thank you,

Jim

Hello all,

We're excited to invite you to join the Parks Leaseholder Committee – a group of neighbors working together to shape the future of our parks. Whether you have ideas to share or just want to stay informed, we'd love to have you involved.

One of the key topics we’ll be diving into soon is cataloging the trees in the park, and we’d love your input and participation.

Sign up to join the committee and share your availability here: https://forms.gle/QDTYswNkBkQXrJpH6


Meeting Agenda Preview:

Parks Status Overview – A look at the current condition of each park

Project Recap – Updates on recently completed projects, including basketball and pickleball courts

Ideas & Enhancements – Open discussion on desired improvements, repairs, and additions

Master Plan Launch – Discussing how we’ll price, budget, and plan for long-term park development

Next Steps – What’s coming up and how to stay involved

Meetings are open to all, and kids are always welcome. We’ll also record sessions for anyone who can’t attend live.

Looking forward to working together,

Parks Leaseholder Committee


Greg Selep

Friends and neighbors,

HD Masonry has begun work restoring the stone entrances in Assembly Park. They will be working off ladders and scaffolding and may have to close one entrance at a time to complete the work safely.

Please, be safe and use caution when entering and leaving the Park.

Click here to see photos.

Thank you for your cooperation.

DLA Board of Directors