Life is like riding a bicycle

Letter from the President:

Change is inevitable!  We are either moving forward or backward, never staying the same. Albert Einstein said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” I think we can all agree, after 2020, we are ready for a change and to move forward!  

Last year you elected some new members to the CLCA Board. Please welcome Maggie Bruner, Greg Hall and Don Kennedy. What a great addition!  Each brings a perspective and talent that helps us move forward.  Maggie and her husband, Chad live on Little Chapman. Together they have two children, one grandchild and another on the way. Maggie keeps busy spending time with her grandchild and recently has taken a 15-year passion and created a business, Cooper Anchor where she develops and sells essential oils. Maggie brings her entrepreneurial spirit to the board and serves as Secretary.  Greg Hall is no stranger to the community with his family owning property on the lake since 1985. In 1998 Greg purchased a house on Big Chapman. Greg was one of the founders of the Chapman Lakes Foundation and is currently President of The Watershed Foundation. He is a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Marketing and works for Paragon Medical as Director of International Sales and Marketing. He and his wife, Lynnae have to children; a junior at Columbia City High School and a junior at Trine University. Even with Greg’s busy schedule, he is in charge of the clubhouse maintenance.  As long as I have served on the board, Don Kennedy has been behind the scenes of the CLCA organization. Don developed and maintains the Chapman Lakes website. The website is a great way for us to communicate with our lake’s community. On our website, Don has created a community page, kid’s corner and most excitingly the CLCA online Store! Look for more exciting things to come in the future! Don also serves as Chairman of the Merchandise Committee. Don’t you love all the new items? Don and his wife, Sarah along with their two children live on Little Chapman.  

There are so many Chapman Lakes people who deserve recognition for all they do. Without the many volunteers who so generously donate their time, we would not be able to do what we do.  One of those people in our community who has taken a huge burden off our shoulders this year,  is Gary Kiser. Gary has so graciously donated his lawn service, Golden Lawn Care to maintain the clubhouse lawn. When you see Gary, please tell him, Thank You!

In last month’s newsletter there was an omission in the “Calendar of Events”.  The Labor Day breakfast was not listed. There will be a Labor Day pancake breakfast on Saturday, September 4th from 7:30–10:30a.m. 

I want to thank everyone for your support during this past year. Because of COVID-19 it was a year of constant changes and a balancing act. Like Einstein said, “Life is like riding a bicycle”. We appreciate you riding along with us, keeping the balance and looking forward to a great summer!

Cathy Miller,

President