2024
Not all events are sponsored by MSLIA

• Boat Rally – August 10^th, 2024 – More details on event times and locations will be shared at a later date as well as the time to the pre-voyage send off party location and time. Bon Voyage! 
  • Time to dust off those old encyclopedias and refresh your elementary level history knowledge because on AUGUST 10TH Middle Straits Lake is setting sail on an exciting opportunity to dive into the past and celebrate various eras. With a focus on heritage and creativity, participants are encouraged to decorate their boats and don period-specific costumes.
  • Whether you prefer the glitz and glamour of the 80s or the rugged valor of the Viking era, this event invites you to choose any historical theme that fascinates you. Let your imagination sail as you transform your boat into a floating embodiment of your chosen era.
  • But the adventure doesn’t stop there! Prepare to embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt that will take place on the lake. As you cruise the waters, clues and challenges inspired by history will be waiting for you to solve and conquer. Sharpen your wits and embrace the spirit of exploration as you navigate through time.
  • “Sailing Through History” promises a remarkable blend of creativity, camaraderie, and ancient wonder. Join us on this extraordinary journey as we embark on a memorable boating experience, celebrating the magic of the past while creating new memories on the water.
  • Don’t delay and be sure to book your voyage today by contacting Matt Barron (matthew.barron@rocketmail.com) to reserve a spot.
    
    
• First Annual Volleyball Tournament – Sunday, August 18^th, 2024 –
  • 4 person teams at $60 a team
  • Winning team will get $100
  • Must have 2 females per team
  • Double elimination
  • All proceeds go to Twin Beach Clubhouse Fund
  • Tournament starts at 10 AM
    
    Contact Jess for more information at fordellj@yahoo.com or 269-830-9368
    
    
• Bass/Pike Fishing Tournament – September 14^th, 2024 – Contact Adam Ellis at oneadamse@aol.com
  
  
• A Special Shout out to the weed harvesters who worked hard over the week of July ^8th. Despite the weather conditions, they removed 14 truck loads of weeds from the lake. They ended up working through the weekend and staying additional days. We would also like to give a big THANK YOU to all the lakefront owners, Bay Pointe, CEBIA, Lakewood Estates, Tripps Middle Straits Lake, Twin Beach Civic Association and Twin Beach Park Association for paying your annual dues and being good stewards of the lake. It’s your efforts that help maintain and improve the health and wellness of the lake for generations to come.
  

• Dues Invoices – You should have received your annual dues invoice shortly after the first of the year. The board wants to thank everyone who pays their dues in a timely manner. MSLIA dues are not discretionary and are payable by all lakefront and unimpeded lake view lots as provided by P.A. 129 under which the MSLIA is incorporated.  We use the funds to further the health and safety of the lake for all, including fish stocking, water quality monitoring, invasive weed control and emergency response in the event of an environmental issue. At the Annual meeting on June 2^nd, 2023 a proposal from the membership was passed to increase the dues for lakefront residents to $150 per year and to increase the dues for the golf course property proportionally to $3,590. Dues for lake associations in good standing and undeveloped lakefront residential lots were not affected. We have also finalized the liens for the top non-payors. For example if you have not paid your dues in 20 years, your principal balance would be $922, yet your penalties would add up to $7,492.36 (10% every 6 months) for a total of $8,469.36.  We have been very successful in recovering dues anytime a property changes hands or is refinanced.

ATTENTION: There is an added line located on your dues this year for donations towards the 2024 Middle Straits Lake Fireworks.

• Lake Level Control – Middle Straits water level is maintained by a large pump located west of Newton Road that pumps water from the Huron River into Lower Straits which feeds up stream to Middle Straits Lake. This pump is maintained by Oakland County Water Resources Commission (WRC, formerly the Drain Commission) and its upkeep is paid by lakefront homeowners through a Special Assessment District which appears on your tax bill. This pump is over 50 years old but was fully refurbished over the 2017-2018 winter at a cost of approximately $26,000. This pump is able to push 4,500 gallons per hour, but it only can run when there is available water in the Huron River. Thankfully we have been receiving consistent rain to keep the lake level up.
  • The lake pump was repaired, but no other updates at this time
    

• Bay Pointe Update – Bay Pointe has been sold. It will remain a golf course for the foreseeable future with a new company managing it.
  

• Boat Launch – We have been asked if you see a company which appears to be using Bloomer Park Boat launch for commercial use (and not just dropping a boat for our neighbors), please take a picture and send it to Chip Campbell with date and time. He will then forward it to West Bloomfield Parks Department.