Lake Association Leadership

The Little Sand Lake Association volunteers lead in taking care of our lake, ensuring the sustainability of the lake for years to come. Whether you are first time visitor, or a year-round resident, use these pages as a means to help keep our lake clean, the water safe and lakeshore natural by staying informed of the information and activities on Little Sand Lake.

Our association runs on volunteers who make things happen! This includes our all-volunteer board, water testing team, AIS Prevention, social activities and other roles. Please consider volunteering.  Simply complete the form under Contact, Volunteer. Thank you.

Board of Directors

Christine Hobrough President
MaJeana Hallstrom Past President
Cindy Nollette Vice President & COLA Representative
Jane Amble Treasurer
Karen Netland Secretary
Abbi Schwartz Director
Gerry Kaluzny Director
Mary Bradley Director
Ben Doda Director
Steve Trutna Director

Committees:

Healthy Lake Committee

Committee members bring a range of personal and professional experience to the discussion about how to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals in our lakes, rivers and wetlands. Click here to learn more about the coordinator role. And, click below to learn more about the testing: Lake Monitoring – Healthy Lake Tasks 7-5-21

Chair:  Bill Douglas

  • Water Quality Team (WQT):  Chris Sorenson, Larry Odegard, Mark Doda, Rich Soderberg, Wayne Swanson
  •  Aquatic Vegetation Team (AVT): Bill & Lori Douglas, Marshall Howe, John Lund, Luanne O’Neill, Wayne Swanson, Greg & Traci Dravis
  • COLA Representatives: Cindy Nollette & Abbi Schwartz
  • County 50 Roadside Pick-up: Larry and Renee Bexell
  • Loon Watchers & Platforms: Steve and Phyllis Trutna, Roger Hochsprung  & Dick Peters   

Education/Communication Committee

Volunteers manage the various ways the association communicates with members, lake residents and their guests.  It is our goal to have 100% of our property owners be paying members of the association to help prevent AIS and keep Little Sand Lake clean and clear.  Please email [email protected] with any questions or suggestions.

  • Public Landing Kiosk & Educational Materials: Nancy and Mark Doda
  • Email Coordinator:  Christine Hobrough
  • Website: Jacob Nollette
  • Annual Newsletter: Amy Sorensen

Social Committee

Members arrange year round events for all those interested in enjoying time with friends and neighbors including fantastic summer events!  Click here to learn more.

Chair: Phyllis Trutna    

  • Social Committee Members:   Dar Swanson, Karen Odegard & Vicki Johnson
  • 4th of July Boat Parade & Decorating Contest: Adam Goebel & Randi Herda
  • Annual Fishing Tournament: Mark and Nancy Doda
  • Facebook Page Lead:  Randi Herda

Thanks to all of our

Little Sand Lake Area Association

volunteers, family members and friends.

You make good things happen!