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Lake George Association Annual Report to the COMMUNITY Membership and Financial Reports for the Fiscal Year 2011 - Published August 2012 P R E S I D E N T ‘ S M E S S A G E D I R E C T O R ‘ S M E S S A G E F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T s I complete the second hink about what brings us to the t was a good year for the Association. Net assets (or net year of my presidency of the Lake. Is it swimming, boating, worth) increased by $331,332. Our audit, prepared in Lake George Association, I Tfishing, paddling, sailing? Or is accordance with GAAP principles on an accrual basis for am looking back on all the it sitting in a comfortable chair and non-profit organizations, is a consolidation of several Aorganization and its partners have ac- Iclasses of assets, liabilities, income, and expense. For a more watching the lake sparkle at sunset? complished over this brief time period. Or is it an early morning kayak adven- complete understanding of the numbers, we look at them The progress made on the West ture on water as calm as glass? Or is based upon basic operations (which includes releases from Brook Conservation Initiative comes to mind. The new it the solace or restorative power of the place? Or is it the restricted grants in prior years), new grants, and investment stormwater treatment infrastructure on the south parcel is in people we come back to see year after year? Or is it all of the performance. place, and plans for the structures and interpretation for the above? Something draws us to Lake George. On a strictly accrual operating basis, we had a loss of environmental park are complete. I have always believed -- and continued to in my 7 years approximately $58,000 ($31,000 of which was non-cash), Also at the south end, construction is beginning on a here at the LGA -- that the best way to ensure that we all which was about $9,000 greater than the loss budgeted for porous asphalt surface for Beach Road. The road will become continue to enjoy the lake is to conserve it as best we can. 2011. While expenses were in line with our budget, revenue the first major roadway of its kind with this porous surface We all enjoy the use of this special resource in our own way, from membership and unrestricted grants was less than that allows stormwater to drain through to the ground but we need to do so in a way that does not preclude others planned. below, and not runoff into the Lake. Together, the West from enjoying it too -- or future users, for that matter! And We had good news on our West Brook Initiative. Our Brook Park and a new Beach Road will make a tremendous we need to protect the quality of the water. joint loan with The Fund for Lake George was reduced difference to the water quality of the Lake in the south end, At the LGA, our focus is on water quality above all else. by $867,500, the bulk of which came from receipt of the greatly reducing the pollution and contaminants that enter The projects and programs that the LGA accomplishes protect $614,000 federal grant sponsored by Senator Gillibrand. the Lake via stormwater. the quality of Lake George water for all sorts of activities. We On restricted grants that are released over a number of We are close to completing the fundraising for the West have been doing that since 1885. years, principally from the Froehlich Foundation, we received Brook project. I hope you, the members of the LGA who are If something draws you to Lake George, consider a gift to $455,950. so passionate about our Lake, will do whatever you can to the LGA now or set up a bequest for the future. We were the Investment performance for 2011 was basically flat, but donate to this historic effort. first organization to dedicate itself to protecting this special slightly higher than our investment policy benchmarks. After competing two years as LGA president, I look back lake. We need to be able to continue our work forever. Noth- Many thanks to you all for your continued support. at all the summers I have spent on Lake George… 25 years ing less is acceptable. in all! I remember many wonderful times enjoying the Enjoy your time at Lake George. Dan Behan, Treasurer Lake’s beauty with my children and grandchildren. I hope Cordially, Bob de Buys, Chair, Finance Committee to continue to have these memorable experiences for many years to come. Most of all, I know that the LGA is dedicated to doing whatever it can to make sure that these experiences won’t be just mine, but will be there for all of our children, Executive Director our grandchildren, and for all the generations to come. C. WALTER LENDER LGA President VICTOR HERSHAFT 2 2011 BALANCE SHEET 2011 INCOME STATEMENT (from audited financial statement) (from audited financial statement) 2011 2010 2011 2010 Cash & Equivalents $ 209,393 $ 205,008 GENERAL ACCOUNTS Grants & Accounts Receivable 82,845 133,460 Income Pledges Receivable 40,000 45,500 Member Dues $ 169,425 $ 152,546 Accrued Interest Receivable 8,996 12,743 Other Contributions & Support 71,770 104,088 Prepaid Expenses 9,895 12,666 Interest & Dividends 52,067 64,871 Investments - Second Century Account 1,135,666 1,148,465 Special Events 108,524 109,332 Investments - Restricted Account 1,317,554 1,346,270 Grants & Bequests 966,201 43,971 Total Current Assets $2,804,349 $ 2,904,112 In Kind Contributions 77,000 110,661 Net Property & Equipment 361,410 383,854 Miscellaneous 17,401 11,153 West Brook Conservation Easement 732,448 732,448 Net Assets Released from Restrictions 495,723 406,712 Total Assets $ 3,898,207 $ 4,020,414 Net Realized & Unrealized Gains/(Losses) 6,644 94,732 Total Income $ 1,964,755 $ 1,098,066 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 44,242 46,531 Grant Payable - West Brook Bond 35,000 52,500 Expenses Note Payable - West Brook 290,741 724,491 Program Expenses Total Liabilities $ 369,983 $ 823,522 Lake Preservation $ 638,886 $ 250,748 Unrestricted Net Assets 2,354,436 1,983,331 Community Relations, Education & Info 161,474 172,454 Restricted Net Assets 1,173,788 1,213,561 Land Use Management 38,483 41,350 Total Net Assets $3,528,224 $ 3,196,892 Membership Development 110,980 103,970 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 3,898,207 $ 4,020,414 Special Events 41,740 33,676 Grants & Sub Grants 356,750 52,500 General & Administrative 245,337 242,945 Total Expenses $1,593,650 $ 897,643 Net Increase/(Decrease) in Unrestricted Net Assets 371,105 200,423 RESTRICTED ACCOUNTS Grants Received 455,950 380,500 Other - (323) Net Asset Released from Restrictions (495,723) (406,712) Increase/(Decrease) in Restricted Asset $ (39,773) $ (26,535) LGA 2012 Annual Report - 3 Lake Saving Projects In 2013, Beach Road will become the first heavily traveled road of its kind in New York State to be paved with porous asphalt. In 2011, the LGA helped to fund a feasibility study to make this exciting and historic project possible. 4 Vital to protecting the Lake’s water quality, porous asphalt was an excellent option for Beach West Brook watershed is the one of the largest sources LGA lake saving projects include streambank Road, which was slated for re-pavement. The two of contaminants, pollution, nutrients, and sediment quickly pulled together a presentation to the county, entering the south basin of Lake George. remediation, catch basin and dry well install- and encouraged the county to consider this exciting, In August of 2011, the Warren County Supervisors ation, sediment basin construction and alternative solution for the road. reviewed design concepts for the West Brook Environ- cleanout, and shoreline restoration. The LGA invested $8,000 for a feasibility study mental Park created by Elan Associates as a result of with the Beach Road project engineer Thomas Baird last summer’s public planning sessions. Several differ- Beach Road Porous Asphalt Project – of Barton & Loguidice. This study provided the infor- ent features for the park were included in the proposed A First for New York State mation the county and state needed to move forward. concepts, including a water feature near Route 9, a At the same time, Dave Wick prepared a successful children’s environmental play area, a comfort station, a n LGA-funded feasibility study helped make Green Innovation Grant Program application through circular central festival space for large gatherings and an historic project on Beach Road a possibility. the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for parking, an elevated walkway over the brook itself, and Beginning the summer of 2012, and ending in additional monies to offset additional costs associated metered parking on West Brook Road. A2013, Beach Road, at the south end of Lake George, with using porous asphalt. During the spring of 2012, plans for the Chil- will be re-built with a very unconventional pavement: The Beach Road project will be an important dren’s Adventure Play Area were released. Natural porous asphalt. Upon completion, Beach Road will demonstration of what porous asphalt can accomplish, play elements and site features will be organized become the first heavily traveled roadway in New York especially in a waterfront setting in a cold northern into four habitats: Water, Wet Woodland, Dry State (and one of the only roads in the Northeast) climate.