FOCL Board Meeting Minutes

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Note: FOCL Board Meetings not held in July & December.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Dave Stevenson, Dean
Jackson, Mike Spraker, John Toothaker, Laura Walters, Jeff Arnold, Jackson,
Beamer, Bob and Sherry Strenz, Dave Collett and Wes Billings

Ronnie Powers called the meeting to order and congratulated Darla for her 10^th
year anniversary with FOCL.

Alan and Bill are working to review the Bi-Laws. We also are looking at the list of
Board members and need to decide what to do about inactive members. We have
17 active members and can have 25-30. Alan will report next meeting on this for
us to make a decision and take action. WE will also have elections next meeting.

Ronnie encouraged everyone to think of who they know that might be good active
members.

Dean and Laura updated everyone on the Fourth Boat Parade. It will be on Sunday
the 6^th of July at 2:00 pm and begin at the state park. The parade will be the same
route as last year. Laura noted that participation has dwindled and suggested that
we send postcards to our mailing list to encourage participation. Laura will donate
the postcards. This motion to send postcards to those on our mailing list was
approved. Laura will email advertising flyer for everyone to post. Sponsors need to
be turned in to Laura by the end of the week.

Darla presented the income and expense report. The largest expense was $1790 for
new maps. This report was approved unanimously.

Ronnie noted that with Mary Rhodes leaving, the Environmental Resources Enhancement
Committee needs a new Chairperson.

We have sent AEP a letter requesting that they fund half of clean up. The county is
funding the other half. AEP suggested that we present clean up as a program for them
to fund as their budget has already been set. We are in the process of doing this. We
also requested part-time funding for the Executive Director position. Clean up will begin
June 14^th on the upper end of the lake in the Peak Creek and Harry DeHaven areas.
Ads are out for employees and the county has been notified. The annual labor cost of
clean up is approximately $30,000.00

We will receive bi-monthly reports on labor costs this year from the county so as to
monitor and not overspend. We will be burning this Thursday at Carol Metz’s and then
Big Hole Hollow. There is approximately 1170 tons to be burned.

Darla has a sign up sheet for the June 7^th Festival at the State Park. Sign up to help,
please.

Friday June 14^th will be the American Heritage Paddle Run, which will float the entire
New River. John Copeland is working on this and there will be more info to come.

Laura Bullard noted that our meeting time was the same as the County Planning
Commission. If we were interested in changing our meeting time, perhaps more of
the county officials could attend. Discussion ensued and Ronnie was asked to check
with some of the county officials to see if they would in fact attend if we changed our
meeting time. We will discuss again next month.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Ranny Akers, Mike
Spraker, John Toothaker, Mike McLeod, Larry Moore, Dean Jackson, Alan Stratton,
Dave Stevenson, Larry

Financial Resource Report
•Income/Expense Report was reviewed by Darla Jennings.
•Total income since last report $3,058.92
•Two largest parts of income: $1,300 dividend check from endowment plus
$1,325 membership income.
•General Fund account: $22,162.25
•Upcoming expenses: $1,790 for 500 maps to get through the 2008 water season
were ordered. The maps are geographically the same as our previous maps but
have a different cover that is not FOCL-oriented. However we will be affixing FOCL
stickers on the front in order to tie the maps to us.
•It was noted that 1000 maps will last about 2 years thus the decision to order the
500 to get us through this year while we undertake the effort to update and
improve the map to have the entire lake on one side.
•It was noted that the establishment “Awful Arthur’s,” in Roanoke has our map
hanging on their wall.
•Additional expense: FOCL placed an ad in a recent Roanoke Times in the section
“Discover the New” for $250.
•Larry Moore moved that the Financial Report be approved as written. Seconded
and approved.

Sea Scouts at Claytor Lake
•Larry Moore, FOCL Board member and representative of the Boy Scouts of America,
made a presentation regarding BSA activity at Claytor Lake.
•An effort is being made to establish a Sea Scout Base at Claytor Lake. Larry proposed
that FOCL be a sponsor of the organization. Cost for sponsorship is $20/year.
Sponsorship responsibilities of FOCL would be to provide 2 committee members to a
committee of 5 that oversees the Claytor Lake Sea Scouts in their endeavors.
•The Sea Scouts organization is youth-driven and runs all year. Starting membership
likely to be 5-10 Scouts. FOCL’s commitment would be more time-based, less financial;
the 5-person committee (with 2 FOCL members) would guide the Sea Scouts as they
develop their self-directed program.
•Conrad’s Marine has agreed to become a sponsor. If FOCL also becomes a sponsor,
Conrad’s & FOCL would “own” the charter of the Claytor Lake Sea Scouts Program.
•Discussion ensued regarding sponsorship. It was decided to table the discussion to a
future meeting after fully examining the responsibilities that FOCL would be undertaking.
•The June FOCL Board Meeting will be held at the new BSA Aquatic Center. Dinner will
be served.

Executive Session
President Ron Powers asked the board to go to executive session to discuss Board
Member issues. Larry Moore moved that we go to executive session. Seconded and
approved. A motion was made to leave executive session. Seconded and approved.

Larry Moore moved to accept the resignation of boardmember Mary Rhoades while
thanking her for her service to the Friends of Claytor Lake. It was also noted that
she would be welcome and encouraged to attend future Board Meetings as her
schedule permitted. Seconded and approved.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Jeff Arnold, Laura
Walters, Laura Bullard, Mike Spraker, John Johnson, Robert Blankenship, John
Copeland, Jackson Beamer, Dave Stevenson, Ranny Akers, Alan Stratton, Dean
Jackson, Shep Zedaker, Mary Rhoades, John Toothaker, Wayne Alexander, Dave
Collett, Mike McLeod, Wes Billings

Minutes of the Feb 12, 2008 Board meeting were approved as written with one
opposed.

Income/Expense Report for Feb 12 to Mar 11, 2008 was approved as submitted.
General Fund Acct: $20,721.95.

National Committee for the New River has requested a donation in exchange for
providing FOCL one full page in their quarterly publication. FOCL’s logo will appear
as a sponsor. Ronnie’s recommendation to donate $500 was approved by the Board.
FOCL will request that our mailing list be added to their mailing list, and that they
link our website.

Board Orientation:
FOCL PowerPoint Presentation by Laura Walters was reviewed and updates were
suggested.
Organizational Chart was reviewed by John Toothaker and changes were suggested.
2007-08 Budget was reviewed by Bill Cunningham with discussion of various line
items.
Code of Ethics and Policy Statement was reviewed by Alan Stratton. Motion was
made and passed that Board members sign and return them to Darla Jennings at
Board meeting; Darla will email copies to Board members to print off for their binders.
By-Laws: Within the next 90 days, Alan Stratton will compare current By-Laws
against most recent Strategic Plan to make changes for Board to review.
Strategic Plan from Feb 2007 was distributed and aspects were highlighted by Ronnie.
Discussion ensued as to the need for committees to establish benchmarks for objectives;
for all important FOCL documents to include original adopted dates and subsequent
amended dates; and for the maintenance of a list of important documents.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Jackson Beamer,
Ranny Akers, John Johnson, Dave Collett, Jeff Arnold, Mike Spraker, John
Toothaker, Mike McLeod, Mary Rhoades, Larry Moore, Dean Jackson, Alan
Stratton, John Copeland, Dave Stevenson, Joan Stevenson, Dr. Carolyn Thomas,
Laura Bullard, Jack Reau, Phillip Martin

Judy Furr, who recently passed away, was recognized as a charter FOCL Board
member, as noted in FOCL’s meeting minutes of January 1993. Minutes of the
November 13, 2007 Board meeting were approved as written.

Financial Resource Report. Financial Statement for year ended June 30, 2007 was
reviewed by Phillip Martin, CPA, and accepted as written.Income/Expense Report
for Nov 13, 2007 to Feb 12, 2008 was reviewed by Darla Jennings and accepted
as written. General Fund account: $24,028.29. The only outstanding bill is $2700
due Ferrum College for water quality monitoring.Restricted Funds placement: Bill
Cunningham reported that $9600 in restricted funds has been invested in a 6 month
CD at 4.69%. The principle, which can be borrowed against, is temporarily restricted
by AEP; the interest is not restricted.

Environmental Resources Enhancement—Ferrum College 2007 Water Quality
Report:Dr. Carolyn Thomas reported better water quality for 2007 than last year
due to the drought and resulting lower non-point source run-off. Bacteria levels
were well within health standards, and water quality is being well maintained.

Membership Committee. A Code of Ethics and Policy Statement developed by the
Committee with Alan Stratton’s help were accepted by the Board as presented.
Board Orientation is scheduled for the regular FOCL Board meeting March 11, 2008;
all Board members are asked to attend and bring their binders.

New River News, a publication by the National Committee for the New River, was
brought to the Board’s attention by Ronnie Powers because of our overlap in interests,
and as an example of a quality publication FOCL may wish to emulate. Dave Collett
suggested that FOCL ask about contributing articles to the New River News. Discussion
was also held about encouraging public participation in FOCL’s clean up efforts on the
lake.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Jackson Beamer, Dean
Jackson, Mike Spraker, Laura Bullard, John Johnson, Dave Collett, Mike McLeod,
Mary Rhoades, John Toothaker, Alan Stratton, Larry Moore, Dave Stevenson

Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance: Bill Cunningham summarized policy coverage.
Following discussion of the Board’s degree of risk and need for insurance, a decision
was tabled until the January meeting at which time Alan Stratton will report on his
research of the issue.

Organizational Chart: John Toothaker was commended for his fine work. The chart
will be on FOCL’s website.

Financial Resource Report:
Darla Jennings reported that FOCL owes Gary Roseberry $900 in reimbursements,
and Ferrum one-half of the amount for water quality monitoring when their report
is received (due in January).
General Fund: $26,553.07.
The Finance Report was approved as written.

Drawdown letter to Appalachian Power encouraging the resumption of drawdowns
in the future was approved as written.

Clean-up: The Board went into Executive Session to discuss clean-up. After coming
out of Executive Session, a motion was made and passed that FOCL settle up with
Pulaski County for the 2007-08 clean-up budget over-run up to $10,000.

Christmas Meeting & Dinner: Dec 11, 6 p.m. at MK’s Gourmet Pizzeria. Cost of $25
per person will not include alcohol. Fish, primerib and chicken will be on the buffet.
A motion was made and passed that FOCL pay for invited guests.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Mike Spraker, Robert
Blankenship, Dave Collett, John Johnson, Dean Jackson, Alan Stratton, Dave
Stevenson, John McMullin, Charlie Warren, Shep Zedaker, Laura Bullard, Alan
Graybeal

Minutes of August 14, 2007 Board meeting were approved as written.

Directors' & Officers' Insurance: In Henry Leonard's absence, Darla presented a
proposal from The Cincinnati Insurance Companies for $1 mil D&O liability coverage
for $750 annual premium. The Board asked Darla to contact Henry for a list of
what the policy specifically covers, and to contact Pulaski Co. attorney and staff to
clarify coverage under the County.

Financial Resource Report:
Income/Expense Report was approved as written.
General Fund: $29,998.04
Clean-up expenses 7/1/06-6/30/07: $14,749.72; since 7/1/07: $1,176.05
FOCL is paid up for its portion ($6700) of the Feasibility Study of the Aquatic
Ecosystem Restoration Project; Ronnie anticipates the next phase (Engineering
and Design) to be considered next spring.

Organizational Chart: Darla will email to Board members.

Inkind Reports from Board members needed.

Communications Report:
Membership letter results: 91 donations to date; 32 new members.

E-news: Dave Stevenson reported 240 subscribers. Templates are available for
a small monthly fee that provide a more professional look and simplify maintenance
of subscribers. The Board approved Dave's further exploration of templates. Dave
will send E-news rough drafts to all Board members before sending out final drafts.

Neighborhood Captain Report: Dave Stevenson reported that his neighborhood
meets annually, and they are spending a lot of money to clean up debris that
continually washes into their cove. Discussion was held as to how to get approval
for a boom barrier they would like to use.

Clean-Up: The crew is leaving Peak Creek and is going to the State Park. It is going
well and 630 tons have been collected to date.

Drawdown: An email from Teresa Rogers of AEP proposed starting drawdown Nov
19, reaching 5' by Nov 24, and starting refill on Dec 8, contingent on sufficient inflow.
The Board approved the dates.

The meeting was adjourned.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Mike Spraker, Ranny
Akers, Dean Jackson, John Johnson, Larry Moore, Mike McLeod, Mary Rhoades,
John Toothaker, Shep Zedaker, Paul Caruso, Laura Bullard, John Copeland

Boat Parade July 1, 2007, had a good turn out and went very well. Darla has
sponsor appreciation plaques and donation letters to be distributed by Board
members who solicited sponsorships.

Organizational Chart was developed and presented by John Toothaker based on
FOCL’s recent strategic planning. John was commended for his work. He asked for
review and feedback..

Year End Report for year ending June 30, 2007, presented by Darla showed FOCL
in good financial shape having done better than budgeted, thanks, in large part to
the response to last year’s membership letter and State Park Festival donations.
The report was approved as written.

Income/Expense Report was approved as written. General Fund: $30,240.45
Community Foundation Report shows the Endowment at $18,630.

The 1200 membership letters sent this fiscal year resulted in 77 donations at an
average of $130/donation; there were 22 new member donations. Discussion was
held regarding including boat owners who are not lake property owners in membership
mailings. Darla would like to explore investment of FOCL funds. Ronnie reminded the
Board that funds will be needed if the Ecosystem Restoration Project goes forward with
the next phase.

Inkind Forms are requested by Darla for hours and services donated 7/1/06–6/30/07.

Boater Safety: Dean Jackson provided copies of House Bill No 2374 which was passed
requiring phasing in of boater safety education.

Wishing Well Donation of $145 by Shiloh Christian Churches Bible School was presented
by Dean Jackson.

Hydrilla: Mike Spraker reported that in mid July Skip Wiegersma treated for hydrilla using
the herbicide Komeen at his place, the Fintel’s, Water Front Farms, Blackberry Ln and the
State Park. He stated the treatment was effective and hydrilla growth was less than prior
years.

Clean Up: Ronnie reported that a three man crew of employees is working with Gary
Roseberry. They started at the dam and are now at Harry DeHaven; they collected 26
loads. They will be going to the Park.

Drawdown: Discussion was held regarding the timing and depth of drawdown this year.
Laura Bullard was asked to contact Teresa Rogers with AEP for more information before the
Board makes its recommendation at the next Board meeting.

Commendation: On Shep Zedaker’s recommendation, Ronnie was commended for the
quality of his presentation on FOCL to the District 8 Coast Guard summer meeting.

Friends of Claytor Lake Meeting of the Board, June 12, 2007 [TOP]

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, John Johnson, Jeff
Arnold, Laura Walters, Alan Stratton, Mary Rhoades, Dean Jackson, Jackson
Beamer, Dave Collett, Lou Conner, Ken Conner, Judy Wolford, John Toothaker,
Larry Moore, Shep Zedaker, Dave Stevenson, Mike McLeod, Teresa Rogers, Ranny
Akers, Laura Bullard

Minutes of April 10 and May 8, 2007, Board meetings approved as written.

Priority Area Reports (Committees):
Financial Resources: Income/Expense report approved as written.
General Fund: $8,015.39
Approximately $800 in donations received during CLSP Festival, June 9.

Organizational Development: Please put up boat parade fliers; contact Laura
Walters for more. More prizes need to be donated. A meeting will be held at MK’s
Thursday, June 14, at 6:30 to discuss boat parade and Code of Ethics.

Environmental Resources Enhancement:
Clean up process: A 2-man crew has been hired to work with Gary Roseberry;
they will start Friday, June 15, near the dam.

Communications, Education and Public Relations:
Remainder of Board meeting taken preparing membership letters for mailing.

Meeting adjourned.

July 10, 2007, Board meeting cancelled.

FRIENDS OF CLAYTOR LAKE • Board Meeting Minutes • May 8, 2007 [TOP]

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Dean Jackson, John
Johnson, Mike Spraker, Alan Stratton, Laura Bullard, Teresa Rogers, Mike McLeod,
Krystal Kearns, John Toothaker, Dave Collett, Mary Rhoades, Dr. Carolyn Thomas

Minutes of April 10, 2007 Board meeting will be reviewed at next Board meeting.

Ferrum College 2006 Water Quality Monitoring Report: Dr. Carolyn Thomas
gave Claytor Lake an overall “good report card” for 2006 water quality. E. coli
levels were below minimum state standards. The Trophic State Index (TSI), which
combines Chlorophyll A, Total Phosphorous and Seechi (visibility) Depth readings,
has increased slightly every year to 54.8 for 2006. According to Dr. Thomas
everyone is working to keep the TSI increasing at a natural rate and not have it
accelerated by human causes.

Landowner and Fishermen Issues PowerPoint Presentation by John Toothaker
was reviewed by the Board. John asked for feedback and stated the finished product
will be presented to fishing clubs. Darla reported that printing 1,000 copies of the
Claytor Lake Guide will cost $326 and the Bass Federation will pay $250 of that cost.

New River Symposium will be held at Radford University May 31 through June 2
and there is one free admission available through FOCL for Thursday and Saturday.

Organizational Development, Code of Ethics Review: Alan Stratton will work
with Dean Jackson to build on FOCL’s draft Code.

Other Business: Armed Forces Day Celebration will be held at the State Park May
19 starting at 2:00.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Dean Jackson, Laura
Walters, Jeff Arnold, John Johnson, Wayne Alexander, Laura Bullard, Mary Rhoades,
Mike Spraker, Ranny Akers, Jackson Beamer, Mike Whitmore, Dave Stevenson,
Larry Moore, John Toothaker

Minutes of March 13, 2007, Board meeting were approved as written.

Strategic Plan has been emailed to everyone. Ronnie stressed the importance of
committees working on their respective goals and objectives.

2007 New River Symposium at RU, May 31-June 2. Dr. Rick Van Noy provided
information and encouraged FOCL’s support and participation. Board approved
sponsorship and exhibit for $500, to include registrations for 5: Darla, Laura W.,
Mary, Dave S., Ronnie.

Committee Reports:
Organizational Development:
Code of Ethics Review: Copies distributed by Dean who asked for reactions via
email. Alan will be presenting his review to the Board at a later date.
Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance: Darla will get Kent Welsh’s help completing the
application and submit for a quote. Pulaski Co. insurance will cover FOCL events
which involve Miss Pulaski (e.g., boat parade).
Board of Directors: Certificates of Appreciation will be given to members leaving
the Board: Randy Tucker, Larry Bandolin, Gary Weddle.
Boat Parade Update: Sunday, July 1 @ 2 p.m. New prize category changed to Best
Team Spirit. Donated prizes are requested; Dean will email a list of previous sponsors.
A budget is needed for decorating Miss Pulaski. Committee will meet May 17 @ 7:00
at MK’s; everyone is invited to attend. Inclusion of Miss Pulaski in Pulaski’s July 4th
parade was also discussed; all Board members and their families are encouraged to
participate.

Financial Resources Committee: Darla reported $4,500 will be coming from the
County for clean-up; they will be hiring 3 people in addition to Gary Roseberry.
projected kick-off is May 15; all equipment has been repaired.

Financial Report: approved as written.
General Fund: $16,506.20
Endowment: $18,630.00 as of 12/31/06. Distribution of $640 anticipated in May;
Board needs to decide what to do with it.
Restricted Funds: $9,600 for investment only. Committee is looking at best way
to maximize return on the money.

Claytor Lake Guide to be printed; Bass Federation will reimburse half the cost and
distribute at bass tournaments.

Membership letter to go out in May will be written by Charles Warren.

Communications, Education and Public Relations Committee: Laura W. reported
on the Clean Community Council which met last week; Ronnie did a nice presentation
on behalf of FOCL’s Road Committee. The State Park Rd will be cleaned up one time a
week, spring to fall. FOCL’s lake clean-up has been funded through the Clean Community
Council’s budget. A clarification of their budget is being worked on.

Environmental Resources Enhancement: Goals will be emailed to Board members.
Ferrum will do water quality monitoring presentation at May’s Board meeting. Eight
applications have been received for 3 openings for clean-up; $9/hr; 90 days of work.

Other Business:

AEP relicensing work study update meetings will be held at AEP’s Pulaski Service
Center, May 16 and 17.

Coast Guard vessel examination: initially April 21; followed by two per month.

Boater Safety classes: Mary suggested information on them be included at FOCL’s
booth at the New River Symposium.

FOCL committees: All Board members are expected to be on at least one committee;
Ronnie also encouraged non-Board member participation on committees.

The Board then went into Executive Session.

New Board members approved by the Board: John Toothaker, John Copeland and
Mike McLeod.

The meeting was adjourned.

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FRIENDS OF CLAYTOR LAKE Board Meeting Minutes March 13, 2007 [TOP]

General Fund: $17,001.11
The following upcoming events were brought to the Board’s attention: 3/16 Open
House at National Committee for the New River; 3/24 Boater Safety Class; 4/10-12
Environment Virginia Conference; Water Quality monitoring begins in May; 6/9 Claytor
Lake Festival (FOCL will have a booth); 4th of July Boat Parade (Committee needs to
meet). A late fall ‘07/spring ’08 fundraiser was suggested; Board will take into
consideration. Permission to restock FOCL shirts was granted by the Board.

Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) Insurance Review by Henry Leonard of BB&T.
Nonprofits have some protection from suits, but D&O Insurance is advisable. Premium
estimated at under $1500 for ∏ to $1 million coverage ($1,000 deductible). Clean-up
is covered by Pulaski Co. Board approved motion to complete D&O application to get
quote and policy to see what it covers; copy of County insurance policy also to be gotten
to see how it covers FOCL.

Strategic Plan Review: Gary Ellerman has provided a draft from the Feb 11 retreat;
completion of Appendix C (identifying goals and objectives under each priority area)
will create strategic plan. Ronnie requested that existing committees, which correspond
with priority areas, identify respective goals and objectives at their next meetings.

Code of Ethics Review: Alan Stratton affirmed the importance of a Code of Ethics; he
will continue his review of FOCL’s proposed Code with the aide of a book he has ordered.

Board of Director Listing: Inactive Directors will be called to ascertain their continued
participation.

Clean Community Council was contacted by Laura Walters regarding cleaning up the
State Park Rd; they have agreed to do so.

Boater Safety Class needs a part-time instructor; contact Robert Blankenship.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Inspections is being headed up by Mike Whitmore;
dates April through Sept have been set and will be publicized.

New River Watershed Roundtable: Laura Bullard has asked their support in securing
grants for erosion control.

Environmental Resources Enhancement Committee: Mary Rhoades distributed a list
of goals suggested by the Committee and asked for review and feedback.

National Committee for the New River:Elden Horton introducedthe 30-year old
organization aimed at protecting the New River.

Meeting was adjourned.

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FOCL Board did not meet in February, 2007 due to Board Member Retreat [TOP]

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FRIENDS OF CLAYTOR LAKE Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2007 [TOP]

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Ranny Akers, Robert Blankenship, Alan
Stratton, Dean Jackson, Shep Zedaker, Dave Stevenson, Gary Roseberry, Larry
Moore, Mary Rhoades, Dave Collett, Gary Ellerman, Mike Whitmore, Jeff Arnold,
John Johnson, Mike Spraker, John Copeland, Bill Cunningham, Laura Bullard

Minutes of November 14, 2006 Board meeting were approved as written.

Executive Director’s Report:
Financial Report: Approved as written.
General Fund: $12,801.73
Financial report for year ending June 30, 2006 prepared by Kent Welsh was
distributed and discussed. Other than usual operating expenses, FOCL is
presently debt-free.

VDGIF: John Copeland with Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
presented on fish habitat. Discussion was held as to how to mitigate lack of
cover in Claytor Lake.

New Board Members Robert Blankenship, Shep Zedaker, Larry Moore, Johnson
and Teresa Rogers were inducted.

Board Retreat: FOCL’s Strategic Plan and By-Laws will be reviewed with Dr.
Gary Ellerman as facilitator. Tentative dates of Feb 11 or 18 selected. Dave
Collett will check availability of new State Park center.

Gary Roseberry was presented with a FOCL t-shirt and monetary bonus in
recognition of his hard work and dedication to FOCL’s clean-up operation.

AEP: Teresa Rogers announced that Relicensing Studies kick-off meetings will
be held Jan 24 and 25. Consultants will go over studies and schedules.

Other Business: Ronnie Powers asked the Board to be thinking of ways to
acknowledge the Bullard family for placing their property under conservation
easement. Robert Blankenship announced that House Bill 1627 mandating
boater education is now before the Virginia legislature. Shep Zedaker
suggested that, as part of Relicensing, FOCL encourage navigational marking
of the lake according to Coast Guard standards.

Meeting was adjourned.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Alan Stratton, Mike Spraker, Dave
Collett, Mary Rhoades, Jackson Beamer, Carol Jackson, Ranny Akers, Laura
Walters, Jeff Arnold, Laura Walters, Sharon McGuire Dave Stevenson, Sherry
Vandyke, Bill Cunningham, Mike Whitmore, Teresa Rogers, Wayne Alexander,
John Johnson, Betty Johnson

Financial Report: approved as written. General Fund: $23,663.87. $9,600.00
of the General Fund balance is restricted funds.

Committee Reports:
Membership: The committee is working on a Board Member Code of Ethics.
The board was given a copy and asked for comments and /or suggestions to
be emailed to Darla for discussion at the January meeting.
Education: Laura Walters discussed the grant with Boat US for the safety
brochures and signage for all public boat ramps.
Clean-up: Gary Roseberry reported that 50 containers were removed from
the lake during clean up and discussed the equipment problems that we had
which caused delays in getting started. Plans are to work on the equipment
through the winter so that we will be ready to go by June 1, 2007. Ron Powers
said that we will revisit the work plan of our clean up model prior to the next
season.

Robert Blankenship was appointed to represent FOCL in regard to VA Safe
Boating Alliance Bill.

Sherry McGuire asked if FOCL could somehow help with clean up of State Park
Road. She and other businesses would be willing to help if FOCL could organize.
Ronnie suggested that a task force committee be appointed to address these
issues. Sherry McGuire, Laura Walters, Ranny Akers and John Johnson agreed
to make up the task force.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Dave Stevenson, Laura Walters, Jeff
Arnold, Larry Moore, Mary Rhoades, Alan Stratton, Laura Bullard, Dean Jackson,
John Johnson, Robert Blankenship, Mike Spraker, Joe Revard, Carolyn Revard

Executive Director’s Report:
Financial Report approved as written. General Fund: $16,292.03. Endowment:
$14,780. Total Value of 2006 Contributed Services (In-Kind): $222,925. Income
expected: $10,000 from State Park for clean-up. Disbursements expected:
$6,700 to Co. for Feasibility Study; $2,300 for water quality monitoring; $1,700
to Kent Welsh for financials. Donation from lake homeowner Brenda Turner of
$9,600, to be invested. Finance Committee will explore investment options and
make a recommendation to the Board.

Ferrum College’s Environmental Symposium Nov. 8, 9, 10; FOCL representatives
requested.

Boy Scouts: Board representative Larry Moore gave a presentation on the
development of the Claytor Lake Aquatics and Adventure Base of the Blue Ridge
Mountains Council Reservation in Pulaski Co. The Aquatics Base Central Building
is expected to be completed by next spring.

Committees:
Membership: Dean Jackson reported they are working on a Board member
Code of Ethics, and a community action plan.
Education: Plans to meet November 1, 2006.

Clean-Up: According to Ronnie Powers, we are “limping through” the end of
clean-up season, and the clean-up model has failed; meetings will be held this
winter to re-create a model that works. When questioned about the impact of
lake relicensure on clean-up, Ronnie responded that FOCL is asking AEP to
consider creating an upstream catch-basin for debris as other reservoirs have
done.

Board December meeting and Christmas Party will be held December 12.
The Board voted unanimously to go to MK’s on Claytor Lake Park Rd for buffet
dinner if it can be worked out by MK’s. The Board then went into Executive
Session to discuss membership. Following Executive Session, the Board voted
unanimously to seat RObert Blankenship and John Johnson on the Board. The
meeting was adjourned.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Gary Roseberry, Alan Stratton, Shep
Zedaker, Dave Stevenson, Lou Conner, Ken Conner, Ranny Akers, Mike Whitmore,
Dave Collett, John Johnson, Jeff Arnold, Dean Jackson, Teresa Rogers, Joel Miller,
Robert Blankenship, Laura Bullard, Sonny Tarpley, Joyce Tarpley, Larry Moore

Executive Director’s Report: Budget Committee of Kent Welch, Ronnie Powers,
Bill Cunningham and Darla Jennings met and few changes were made from last
year; “Donations” category was changed to “Membership.” Contributions resulting
from recent membership letter totaled $15,307.

General Fund: $16,418.12. Pulaski Co. is still owed for Ecosystem Restoration
Feasibility Study; and $400 is owed for “No Wake” signs.

Membership Committee: Dean Jackson reported they’d met twice since last
Board meeting. The Committee recommended amending FOCL’s Strategic Plan
to add a Community Action Committee; motion was made and unanimously
approved. New Committee will consist of representatives from lake communities
who will serve as contacts to disseminate lake and FOCL information, and help
in organizing communities.

Bass Federation Nation: Conservation Director Robert Blankenship introduced
his national organization, which includes 2,000 tournament fishermen in Virginia.
He noted common goals and concerns with FOCL and the benefits of a closer
relationship with the lake, residents and FOCL. They are looking at grant funding
opportunities to enhance boater safety and habitat restoration; and will be working
with Shep Zedaker to mark the lake with buoys. They can also assist FOCL with
the dissemination of information: Gary Roseberry requested that Bass members
slow boats down around Miss Pulaski because of the danger of swamping her, and
the danger to workers in the water.

Finance Committee: Ronnie Powers reported that In-Kind contributions for the
year ending June 30, 2006, totaled $182,000, down from last year. The Committee
also recommended that Executive Director, Darla Jennings, be given a raise from
$12/hr to $15/hr; motion was made and unanimously approved.

Lakeview Community: Dave Stevenson reported that his homeowners association
would like to look into ways to prevent debris from collecting in their community’s
cove. After discussion as to the merits and dangers of floating booms, the Board
moved and unanimously approved Lakeview’s going forward with a study and
subsequent report to the Board.

Scrapbook: Lou and Ken Conner have created a scrapbook using FOCL material
from Laura Walters; continued contribution of material, new and historical, was
encouraged.

Boy Scouts: Larry Moore, Boy Scout representative for FOCL’s Board, reported on
the construction of their Aquatic Camp center, to be completed by next summer.
He stated that 9,750 youth and adults participated in camp in Pulaski Co, which has
the largest Boy Scout Council Camp in the U.S.

Relicensing: Teresa Rogers reported that public comments on the study plans are
due to FERC by Sept 18, with AEP’s revised study plans due to FERC Oct 18. Revised
draft study plans can be seen at www.claytorhydro.com.

Dead Cow: FOCL’s role in dealing with dead animals in the lake has yet to resolved.
Laura Bullard will pursue development of a voluntary contact list of livestock owners
on the lake, and report back to the Board.

Drawdown: Tentatively scheduled to begin Nov 20, with refill starting Dec 9. Teresa
Rogers will confirm and make public announcement.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Dave Stevenson, Joan
Stevenson, Mary Rhoades, Greg Rooker, Fran Rooker, Ken Conner, Lou Conner,
Shep Zedaker, Casie Kyle, Teresa Rogers, Ranny Akers, John Toothaker, Laura
Walters, Jeff Arnold, John Johnson, Mike Spraker, Laura Bullard

Material distributed: poster for distribution: “The New River Has Taken a Wrong
Turn Please Help Us Clean It Up.” Brochures by DCR: “Local Watershed Management
Planning in Virginia: A Community Water Quality Approach;” and “A Virginian’s
Year-Round Guide to Yard Care.” Card produced by FOCL for distribution: “10 Ways
to Have a Fun Safe Day on Claytor Lake.” Also available: “Virginia Watercraft Owner’s
Guide” by DGIF.

Minutes of June 13, 2006 Board meeting were approved with correction of Skip
Zedaker to Shep Zedaker.

Executive Director’s Report: Membership letter sent out July 1 has resulted in
receipt of $14,682 in membership dues and $775 for Endowment from 81 donors.

Newbern Fall Festival: Following discussion, it was decided there is insufficient
interest to warrant setting up a FOCL booth.

Dead Cow: Fran Rooker described their recent experience trying to dispose of a
dead cow in the lake. Cow owner Laura Bullard stressed need to concentrate efforts
on first contacting owners, and suggested the development of a contact list of
livestock owners adjacent to the lake. Following general discussion of what to do
with dead animals in the lake, the issue was passed on to Laura Walters and
Education Committee for follow-up, including a gathering of interested individuals
and agencies.

Power Point Presentation: Lures/Property Rights: developed and shown by
John Toothaker for Board review, is intended to enlist the aid of fishing clubs in
encouraging fishermen and boaters to respect lakefront owners and their properties.
John is also developing a brochure, “A Claytor Lake Guide,” listing lake resources
and amenities (locations of public bathrooms, etc.). The Education Committee will
look at the best ways to disseminate this information. Bill Cunningham also reported
that waterfront property owners can strengthen their property rights by leasing from
AEP those parts of their property (e.g. docks) which extend into AEP-owned areas.
Posting “No Trespassing” signs can also help, and trespassers can be charged.

FERC/APCO Workgroups: Teresa Rogers provided a schedule of important
relicensing dates, and a list of upcoming Study Plan Workgroups at AEP’s Pulaski
Service Center. FOCL would like representatives at each of these groups.

Board Development: Dave Stevenson has restarted his neighborhood home
owners’ association in Lakeview, and has set up the association on Yahoo Groups
(“Lakeview Association”). Dave was acknowledged as providing a blueprint for
having FOCL representatives in all neighborhood groups.

Clean-up hasn’t started yet due to equipment repairs, but hopes to launch this
Thursday, August 10. Approximately $5,000 is owed to Coltrane’s for work on
the platform.

Aquatic EcoSystem Restoration, Feasibility Phase, is still in progress according
to Beth Cade with the Corps of Engineers. Ronnie has solicited donations from
his neighborhood toward FOCL’s contribution.

Friends of Claytor Lake State Park is a new group being formed by Shep Zedaker
and Dave Collett to benefit the park

The Boy Scouts will be sending a representative to be on FOCL’s Board. They will
also be donating $1,000 to FOCL.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Laura Bullard, Jeff
Arnold, Laura Walters, Alan Stratton, Mike Whitmore, Dave Stevenson, Ranny
Akers, Dave Collett, Dean Jackson, Skip Zedaker, John Johnson, Ken Connor,
Lou Connor, Charlie Warren, John Toothaker, Mary Rhoades

Minutes of May 9, 2006 Board meeting were approved with correction as
follows to New Business, Claytor Farm Concept Plan: ". . . The Plan was
presented to the Pulaski County Planning Commission tonight."

Financial Report: approved as written. General Fund: $5,792.39. Endowment:
$15,892 reported by Foundation as of 12/31/05; $14,505 on Darla's books.

Claytor Lake Festival was considered successful with improvements over last
year and lucrative donations to FOCL. Dave Collett reported a 30% increase
in vehicles over 2005.

John Johnson, lake property owner, presented concerns over fishing hooks on
his property because of the danger to his grandson and dogs, and requested
FOCL's assistance. John Toothaker, another property owner, also cited
examples of fishermen not respecting his property. Ensuing Board discussion
considered it an educational issue with possible legal implications since it
may be trespassing. Alan Stratton will look into the legalities of it. The
Education Committee was asked to consider the issue, including checking
DGIF's and AEP's positions.

Committee Report:
Membership: he annual boat parade is July 2. Posters are available and
sponsors have been gotten. It needs to be publicized. The Committee has also
decided to more actively seek and keep track of membership and Laura Walters
has drafted a membership application. Charlie Warren has taken on revenue
enhancement as a part of Membership and has drafted a letter to include with
the application which provides FOCL facts and requests support. A motion was
made and unanimously approved by the Board to accept the letter, fact sheet
and membership form, and discussion was held as to ways of getting this
information out including through mailings and distributions through
neighborhoods and campgrounds.

Clean-up: AEP has the conveyor at Smith Mountain Lake for repairs. HT
Bowling is working on flotation devices for the conveyor. The bottom of the
platform has rusted out. Anticipated start of clean-up is early next month,
with the Park early on the list. After discussion, it was decided it would
be good PR to have Miss Pulaski in the 4th July Town Parade, and perhaps
invite boat parade winners to participate.

The Board then went into Executive Session to discuss Board membership and
Board Development Committee issues.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Alan Stratton, Mike Spraker, Dave Collett,
Mary Rhoades, Jackson Beamer, Dean Jackson, Ranny Akers, Laura Walters, Jeff
Arnold, Dave Stevenson, Chris Pearson, and from Ferrum College: David Johnson,
Stephanie Gillispie, Carolyn Thomas, Julia Bishop

Minutes of April 11, 2006 Board meeting were approved as written.

Financial Report: approved as written. General Fund: $7,473.79. Anticipated
disbursements: $1,750 to Kent Welsh, Accountant; $500 to Shop-eez for 2005
cleanup; $6,700 to Pulaski County for FOCL’s share of the Corps of Engineers
Feasibility Study; $3,600 to GMCO Maps; $600 to 11West. Endowment Fund:
$14,505.00

FOCL financial situation discussed including brain-storming of funding sources; Laura
Walters suggested a concerted membership drive; discussion of number of lakefront
property owners; percentage of stakeholders that contribute to FOCL—{of the 1469
stakeholders in the FOCL database; only 47 have given in 2006 (3.2%). The most ever
given was 100 in 2004 or 6.8%.}Kent Welsh has prepared our financial statements
and copies were handed out to each Board member to be reviewed and discussed at
the June Board Meeting

Re-licensing: Our letter to FERC stating our position on re-licensing issues was
submitted on time. It was noted how difficult it was to submit the letter online and
was mentioned that that difficulty could be a deterrent to communicating to FERC.
Alan was commended along with Bill, & Laura for their excellent and thorough work
regarding the letter.

Water Quality Study Presentation was made by Ferrum College. Some highlights
from the presentation: 10^th year of this study (began in 1996)—Phosphorous,
Chlorophyll A, Clarity (through Secci depth) measured at 12 sites along lake—E
Coli levels are measured at 6 sites—1.6m avg secci depth—closer to dam, less
phosphorous—Ecoli is the new bacteria measure—the New River and Claytor Lake
are classified by DEQ as Impacted Virginia Waterways but note 75-80% of all
Virginia waterways are classified as impacted.

Discussed the validity of volunteer water sample collection workers. Conclusion from
Ferrum Representatives: though perhaps initially frowned upon, the practice is now
accepted and encouraged; volunteers are adequately trained and used for appropriate
jobs, do a very thorough job and a volunteer program promotes stewardship and cost
effectiveness.

There is an Environmental Symposium at Ferrum College November 8-10, 2006. We
were encouraged to attend--especially Thursday, November 9^th when volunteer
workers would be recognized.

Claytor Lake Festival, June 10: Discussion was held regarding staffing the FOCL booth,
and it was noted that the next Board meeting will be after the Festival.

Committee Reports:
Education: We have 200 50’ rule signs; FOCL logo stickers still need to be applied to
them; they will be sold for $15/each as a fundraiser (cost $5). The brochure promoting
boater safety will most likely be put out for the boating season of 2007. We discussed
how to sell these signs and will mostly rely on individual sales.
Membership: Meeting immediately after the Board meeting to discuss the July 2nd
boat parade.
Clean-up: Trustees have been assigned so we will be able to start on time, May 15th.
AEP is refurbishing conveyor for us under Gary Roseberry’s direction. We may be in
one of the best positions we have been in in a long time for Lake Clean-up with the
on-time start date and with the lake in relatively good shape due to no recent
high-water events. We are planning to start at Harry Dehaven Park and work our
way to the dam and back.

New Business
Claytor Farm Concept Plan. The Board was made aware of a proposed development
plan for a retreat along the north bank of the lake just down river from Lowman’s
Ferry Bridge. The Plan was presented to the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors tonight.

Meeting was adjourned.

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Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Jackson Beamer, Ranny
Akers, Teresa Rogers, Alan Stratton, Dean Jackson, Dave Stevenson, Charlie Warren,
Mary Rhoades, Dave Collett, Litt Furr, Laura Bullard

Minutes of March 14, 2006 Board meeting were approved as written. Financial Report:
approved as written General Fund: $8,796.96

Anticipated disbursements: accounting bill $1,500; balance due on water quality
testing $1,100; balance due on Feasibility Phase $6,395; maps ordered $3,600; bonus
for Gary Roseberry.

Endowment Fund: $14,505.00 A financial statement has been received from the
Community Foundation. The fund is fully funded now, and a $640 dividend is expected.
It will be the Board’s decision what to do with the dividend.

Maps: An additional 1,000 are being printed at a cost of $3,600. Dean Jackson should
receive them within the next 2 weeks.

Calendar: Darla provided list of upcoming activities April-July, and requested volunteers
all day for FOCL’s booth at Claytor Lake Festival June 10, starting with set-up at 8 a.m.
July Boat Parade will be July 2, with registration 11-1 and parade at 2.

2004-2005 Financial Report and Water Quality Testing: Speakers were not
present; no reports given.

Committee Reports: Water Quality Committee: Reminder by Mary Rhoades that
she and Larry Bandolin met with Mike McLeod of DEQ and Dr. Johnson of Ferrum to
identify testing sites that would not overlap.

Issues & Concerns for FERC: Recent FERC scoping meetings were reviewed with
primary issues identified as aesthetics, sedimentation, erosion, and project vs.
nonproject lands. Schedule of upcoming relicensing deadlines provided including
submission of comments and study requests by May 6, 2006, study plan hearing
on July 20, 2006, and study group formation. Important issues and studies
identified at recent special FOCL Board meetings were further discussed. Alan
Stratton will incorporate comments, study concerns and issues into a FOCL letter
to FERC by May 6 deadline.

New Business: Ronnie is sending a letter to the Scouts requesting annual financial
support and a representative to serve on FOCL’s Board. Shep Zedaker is interested
in being a Board member and was unanimously approved by the Board to be installed.
Additional Board members will be sought by the Board Governance Committee from
DGIF (John Copeland), Isaac Walton League, DEQ, Soil and Water Conservation, and
education.

Roanoke Times article: Discussion was held about April 10 article which states
Claytor Lake is contaminated with PCB’s and advises against eating the fish.

Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Alan Stratton, Mike Spraker, Dave
Collett, Teresa Rogers, Mary Rhoades, Mike Whitmore, Jackson Beamer, Laura
Bullard, Bill Cunningham, Dean Jackson, Ranny Akers, Laura Walters, Jeff
Arnold, Shep Zedaker

Financial Report: approved as written. General Fund: $14,310.24 (includes
FOCL's share to be paid toward Feasibility Phase) Endowment: $14,505.00
(approximate)

Bylaw review: Assisted by Alan Stratton, Board reviewed and discussed
Bylaws relative to Board Member inactivity and resignation. General
consensus was that all of the Bylaws should be reviewed by committee. Darla
Jennings and Alan Stratton volunteered to participate in the review.

Federal funding in amount of $65,000 for Aquatic Restoration Project
Feasibility Phase is being requested by Corps of Engineers. FOCL worked with
Pulaski County to write letters of support to legislators Rick Boucher, John
Warner and George Allen, asking for their lobbying support.

Claytor Lake Festival, June 10: Discussion was held regarding setting up
barge with fireworks.

US Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla 83: Operations Officer, Shep Zedaker,
described the Auxiliary's increased presence and capabilities on the lake,
including operations 12 hours/day every weekend, Memorial Day to Labor Day;
and free boater safety classes and checks and towing and rescue. Contact
information will be provided.

Committee Reports:
Education: 50' rule signs have been made and are waiting for FOCL logo
stickers; they will be sold for $15/each as a fundraiser. A brochure draft
listing boater safety rules was circulated.

Drawdown: Teresa Rogers reported that AEP in conjunction with DGIF has set
drawdown to begin this year on Nov 20, with refill beginning Dec 9, weather
and water supply permitting. Drawdown of 5' should be reached by Nov 25.

Relicensing: AEP's preapplication document is available for review at
www.claytorhydro.com. FERC has scheduled local meetings April 5 and 6 to
invite public comment. Public written comments and study requests are due
to FERC by May 6. Study plans will be proposed by AEP and issued by FERC,
followed by formation of study work groups consisting of stakeholders.
Ronnie suggested FOCL develop written comments for submission to FERC by May
6. A special Board meeting was called for Mar 21 to discuss same.

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Present: Ron Powers, Darla Jennings, Alan Stratton, Dave Stevenson, Mary
Rhoades, Brian Watson, Bill Kittrell, John Copeland, Dave Collett, Laura
Bullard, Mary Lopez, Teresa Rogers, Dean Jackson, Laura Walters, Jeff
Arnold, Alex Rygas

Minutes of January 10, 2006 Board meeting were approved as written.
Financial Report: approved as written. General Fund: $15,124.39. Endowment
Fund: $14,255.00

Executive Director's Report: Opinion of Corps' Public Meeting (1/21/06):
Darla will forward Larry Bandolin's email to other Board members; further
discussion tabled until next Board meeting.

Board Member Question: Garrett Weddle, who is presently unable to be active
as Board member, asked Darla if he should be taken off the Board; Alan
Stratton will review Bylaws for guidance.

FOCL's In-kind: Darla has submitted report to Corps showing $11,869.40 in
matching in-kind toward Eco-System Restoration Project Feasibility Study.

Newsletter Printing: Board approved Darla's printing additional copies of
newsletter on her printer.

Claytor Lake Festival: will be one day, on June 10.

Mussel Study Report: Brian Watson reported the mussel study conducted at
last drawdown was a quick study to get idea of trend of impact of drawdown.
Of those mussels flagged and numbered at six sites (Bullard, Walters/Arnold,
Mallard Point, Furr, Bandolin and Spraker); mortality was high with the
majority of mussels (55.5%) not found, which Brian attributed to predation.
Brian concluded the drawdown does impact the mussels, though determining the
percent of mussels impacted will require further study. He reported drawdown
timing doesn't seem to matter since predation was a bigger factor than
temperature in mussel mortality; and he recommended minimizing drawdown
impact by decreasing depth (5' is better than 8'), and frequency (every
other year is better than every year).

AEP: Teresa Rogers will bring to next Board meeting an outline of timing
with regard to relicensing and studies, including a timeline for an official
study of drawdown. She recommended that FOCL hold off on doing a survey of
landowner use of drawdown.

Committee Reports: Education: Cheri Strenz is having 50' rule signs made,
using her own money. Membership: Board members are to keep their contributor
call list contact sheets, and send contact information updates to Dave
Stevenson. Dave encouraged FOCL's serving as a rallying point around which
lake communities can organize, including "Community Captains" and webpage
use.

New Business: The Board approved holding the annual July 4th boat parade on
Sunday, July 2.

Meeting was adjourned.

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Present: Ronnie Powers, Darla Jennings, Charlie Warren, Paul Caruso, Teresa
Rogers, Dean Jackson, Dave Stevenson, Laura Walters, Jeff Arnold, Ranny
Akers, Jackson Beamer, Mike Spraker, Bill Cunningham, Laura Bullard, Mary
Rhoades, Larry Bandolin

Minutes of December 13, 2005 Board meeting were approved as written.
Financial Report: Approved as written. General Fund: $741.18. Darla will
ask the County to allow FOCL to pay its portion of the Ecosystem Restoration
Feasibility Study in installments.

Smith Mountain Lake Association is looking for a FOCL representative to help
them work on a legislative agenda regarding boater safety issues at Smith
Mountain. Jackson Beamer volunteered.

Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration public meeting January 21 at NRCC. Darla has
publicized it through local media. The meeting will provide a progress
report on the Feasibility Study and ask for public input. Board members are
encouraged to participate beginning at noon with set-up.

Mussel Report: Brian Watson will report at the next Board meeting. Larry
Bandolin reported generally high mortality of mussels, due mostly to
predation. He considered the study to be qualitative rather than
quantitative, and stated that more study needs to be done before a
conclusion can made about the affect of drawdown on the mussels.

AEP Re-licensing: Teresa Rogers reported that AEP is proceeding with its
re-licensing application process for Claytor Lake with the Federal
Regulatory Commission (FERC). April 6 is the approximate date of the first
scoping meeting where stakeholders will have an opportunity to share
concerns and issues that need to be addressed. More information can be
found at www.claytorhydro.com

Contributor Contact by Board: A script developed by the Membership
Committee to say "thank you" to FOCL contributors was presented and approved
by the Board. Darla distributed contributor names and contact information
and sheets to Board members present. Contact is to be made ASAP and
information sheets are to be turned in to Dean Jackson at the public meeting
January 21.

Meeting was adjourned.

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Present: Ron Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Mike Whitmore, Alan
Stratton, Mary Rhoades, Dave Stevenson, Laura Bullard, Ranny Akers, Dave
Collett, Wayne Alexander, Dean Jackson, Laura Walters, Jeff Arnold, Jackson
Beamer, George Martin

Minutes of October 11, 2005 Board meeting approved as written. Financial
Report: Approved as written. General Fund: $5,622.89 Contributed Services
(Inkind) through June 30, 2005. Discussion of hours captured to date with
suggestions of additional contributions that might count toward inkind for
2005 and 2006.

Map: George Martin, publisher of latest FOCL map, was present to discuss
changes to current map. Following discussion of various options, motion was
passed to order for delivery by March 1, 2006, 1000 folded, waterproof maps
incorporating identified corrections. Mr. Martin will contact FOCL in August
2006 to discuss producing the map digitally, allowing for more significant
modifications.

Committee Meetings: Membership, Nov 10, 7:00 at El Ranchero, Dublin.
Education, Nov 17, 7:00 at Laura Walter's & Jeff Arnold's

Mussel Report: Brian Watson has flagged mussels at several sites as part of
his study of the affect of the drawdown on the mussels. He will report the
results of his study at a future FOCL meeting.

Contributor Contact List: Ron Powers would like Board members to contact all
those who have contributed money to FOCL to thank them and solicit their
comments about the issues facing the lake. The Membership Committee will
develop a telephone script. Laura Walters and Dave Stevenson will provide a
list of contributors.

Clean-up Report: Clean-up from the lake finished one week early due to low
lake levels, with a total of 115 roll-offs (1750 tons) of debris collected
this year. Ron Powers suggested a bonus for Gary Roseberry of $500.

December Dinner, Dec 13, 2005: Site will be determined and Board members
will be notified by email. Dinner will be dutch with the exception of
special invitees.

AEP Representative: Teresa Rogers will be replacing Wayne Alexander on
FOCL's Board.

Meeting was adjourned.

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Present: Ron Powers, Darla Jennings, Jackson Beamer, Larry Bandolin, Mary
Rhoades, Dave Stevenson, Laura Walters, Jeff Arnold, Ranny Akers, Dean
Jackson, Wayne Alexander, Frank Simms, Mike Whitmore, Mike Spraker, Bill
Cunningham, Dave Collett, Laura Bullard, John Copeland, Bill Kattrell,,
Brian Watson, Dr. Dick Neves, Chasity Stevens

Minutes of September 13, 2005 Board meeting approved as written. Financial
Report: Approved as written. General Fund: $2,175.85

Drawdown: Presentations on freshwater mussels by Dr Dick Neves, VT, and
Brian Watson, DGIF; followed by discussion of pros, cons and options for
drawdown. Frank Simms, AEP Hyrdro Support Manager, and Bill Kattrell, DGIF,
agreed to two week, five foot drawdown beginning Oct 31. Brian Watson to
study affect on mussels; FOCL to ascertain amount of shoreline work done by
property landowners during drawdown.

Claytor Lake Organizational Handout: Ron Powers tasked Board members with
creating organizational chart of Claytor Lake partners.

Committee Reports: Education is working on "50' Rule" sign; Membership
needs to meet; no report from Water Quality.

New Business: New River Blue Way will be reported on at subsequent Board
meeting.

Meeting adjourned.

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Present: Ron Powers, Darla Jennings, Bill Cunningham, Laura Walters, Jeff
Arnold, Mike Spraker, Dave Stevenson, Dave Collett, Mike Whitmore, Laura
Bullard, Wayne Alexander, Alan Stratton

Minutes for August 9, 2005, Board meeting were approved as submitted.

Financial Report: Approved as submitted. General Fund: $4,533.91 Endowment
Fund: $13,690.00

Executive Director Report: FOCL will not be able to apply for a water
quality grant through DEQ because we do not sample during the winter. A
quality assurance plan is also required in order to apply for a DEQ grant;
Dr Johnson from Ferrum will prepare a plan by December. Canaan Valley
denied FOCL's grant request to fund a full-time executive director.

Committee Reports: Education met 9/6 and recommends creating "50 foot no
wake" signs, and fliers summarizing safety rules; they would also like to
meet with DGIF, Pulaski Co, Sheriff's office, State Police, AEP and Coast
Guard Auxiliary to address safety education and enforcement. Shoreline
Management guidelines will need to be considered with regard to signs.

Drawdown: Following discussion of Brian Watson's recommendations for
protection of mussels, motion was made, seconded and passed with one
abstention and one opposing vote to recommend to AEP that drawdown begin Oct
31 and refill begin Nov 21. Another motion was made, seconded and
unanimously passed to inform DGIF that FOCL will comply with some of the
recommended changes this year, and to ask that DGIF conduct a study during
the drawdown to assess its effect on the mussels.

In-Kind: Totals are being determined for year ending June 30, 2005.

Mission Statement: Tabled.

Clean-up Report: Big Hole Hollow ramp has cost $10,600, with part of
construction donated by Dublin Developers. A total of 81 roll-off
containers equally 1,215 tons of debris has been removed from the lake,
despite getting started two months late. Ron Powers recommended paying a
bonus to Gary Roseberry who has been instrumental in the success of
clean-up; Ron will come back to the Board with a suggested amount.

Map: Mike Spraker presented changes suggested by the Map and Membership
Committees. The Map Committee will discuss the changes with map maker
George Martin and report back to the Board.

New Business: Laura Walters reported getting a complaint because FOCL's
Board meeting minutes for the last two months haven't been on the website.
She will check with Randy Tucker.

Meeting was adjourned.

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Present: Ron Powers, Darla Jennings, Wayne Alexander, Mary Rhoades, Mike
Spraker, Alan Stratton, Larry Bandolin, Ranny Akers, Dean Jackson, Laura
Walters, Jeff Arnold, Bill Cunningham, Dave Collett, Willlie Richardson, Laura
Bullard, Cheri Strenz

Minutes: None were submitted as there was no Board meeting in July.
Financial Report: approved as presented. General Fund: $10,180.73 Endowment
Fund: $13,690.00

Executive Director's Report: In-kind forms are needed ASAP. Wachovia Payroll
Services were set up in anticipation of FOCL paying clean-up crew, but were
discontinued due to prohibitive costs. DEQ funds are available for water
quality grant. Darla Jennings will work with Dr. David Johnson of Ferrum to
write and submit grant application by August 29 deadline. Larry Bandolin
will clarify next year's water monitoring sites with Dr. Johnson. The
decision was made to not participate in Newbern's Fall Festival this year.
FOCL is almost out of maps. The total purchase price of maps was $4,079, and
the total income for sales 7/1/04 to date has been $4,203.85. The Map
Committee will make changes to the map and submit it to George Martin this
fall for delivery of updated maps by March 1, 2006.

Hydrilla: Mike Spraker reported that a first treatment for hydrilla was
administered three weeks ago along approximately 6,000' of shoreline on the
upper end of the lake. Several lakefront owners contracted together with
Skip Wiegersma of Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control. Total cost was $5,700
(less than $1 per foot). The hydrilla was gone within 36 hours, and Mike was
well pleased with the service provided by Skip and Co. Plans are to treat
again next year.

Committee Reports: Membership will meet with the Map Committee on 8/25 at 7
pm at Laura Walter's and Jeff's Arnold's.

Clean-up: Finding trustees has been problematic this year, though currently
there are two working with Gary Roseberry. The State Park has requested
help with clean-up. A ramp at Big Hole Hollow is being constructed (part for
free by Dublin Developers), which will provide a debris drop-off site more
convenient to the lower end of the lake.

Mission Statement: Ron Powers asked Board Members to review the statement,
which is considered wordy, for possible revision. ("The Friends of Claytor
Lake is dedicated to conserving and protecting the Quality, sustainability
and tranquility of the environment of Claytor Lake for all.")

Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Phase has begun. The Boy Scouts
have been invited to become a partner in local funding.

Directors' and Officers' Insurance for FOCL's Board is being explored by
Bill Cunningham.

Sign Proposal: Cheri Strenz, lakefront owner, brought up safety issue of
boats passing too close to docks, endangering swimmers. The law requires 50'
clearance. She is willing to go to sign company, and put $500 into project
of having signs made for posting by dock owners, informing boaters of the
law. She suggested this as a fund raiser for FOCL. The suggestion was
turned over to the Education Committee.

Siltation: Ron Powers and Jeff Arnold reported on their flight up river to
Fries, which showed that silt is coming into the lake from a number of
different sources. The New River Watershed Roundtable is also looking into
the issue of run-off.

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FRIENDS OF CLAYTOR LAKE Board Meeting Minutes June 14, 2005 [TOP]

Present: Ron Powers, Darla Tucker, Bill Cunningham, Dean Jackson, Garrett
Weddle, Dave Stevenson, Joan Stevenson, Alan Stratton, Jeff Arnold, Laura
Walters, Laura Bullard, Wayne Alexander, Ranny Akers, Willie Richardson,
Larry Bandolin, Andy Morikawa, Mike Spraker, Dave Collett, Jackson Beamer,
Mary Rhoades, Shelly Eastridge, Mike Whitmore

Minutes of 5/10/05 were accepted as written. Finance Report was approved.
General Fund Balance: $11,755.32

Endowment Update: Andy Morikawa, Executive Director of the Community
Foundation of the NRV, gave an overview of the Foundation and FOCL's
participation. The Foundation currently has 80 funds totally $2.3 million in
assets. FOCL's Agency Endowment Fund was endowed in 2004 when it surpassed
$10,000 and was included in the Foundation's pool of investment funds.
Growth in 2004 was over 14%. The Foundation charges 1% for managing FOCL's
fund and distributes annually 4.5% of that fund to FOCL, provided the amount
doesn't invade the principal. Annually the Board will decide what to do with
the distribution.

Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Public Meeting: 6/21/05, 7 p.m., Rooker Hall,
NRCC. The Corps will present a history and overview of the restoration plan
to the public. FOCL has publicized the meeting extensively. All Board
members are encouraged to attend. A practice meeting will be held with the
Corps 6/16/05. A public signing of the Cost Share Agreement will be held
6/27/05 at 5 p.m. at Claytor Lake State Park. Pulaski Co will sign the
Agreement on behalf of itself and FOCL.

Committee Reports:

Membership-7/3 Boat Parade; judges: Ranny Akers, Pete Huber, Eddie Hale,
Bill Parker, Nancee Waugh. Following the parade, Miss Pulaski will be pulled
out of the water, cleaned up at the County shop (volunteers needed) and
entered in the 7/4 parade in Pulaski.
Water Quality-The first water samples have been taken from same locations as
in the past.

Clean-Up Report: Clean-up hasn't started yet. Repairs are continuing on the
equipment, and there are no trustees available yet from the jail. Discussion
was held regarding hiring help. Darla Tucker has had people inquiring about
volunteering to help with clean-up. Ron Powers will check with Pete Huber
6/15 a.m. about getting help.

New Business: Dean Jackson proposed that FOCL sponsor a vessel exam day by
the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Motion was made, seconded and approved. Scheduled
for 7/16 from 10-2 at Harry DeHaven Park.

Meeting was adjourned.

FRIENDS OF CLAYTOR LAKE Board Meeting Minutes May 10, 2005 [TOP]

Present: Ron Powers, Darla Tucker, Bill Cunningham, Jackson Beamer, Dean
Jackson, Mike Spraker, Ranny Akers, Alan Stratton, Laura Walters, Laura
Bullard, Dave Stevenson, Dave Collett, Wayne Alexander, Mike Whitmore, Mary
Rhoades, Bill Hurlebaus, Alice Hurlebaus

Minutes of 4/12/05 Board meeting were approved as written. Financial Report
was approved. General Fund Balance: $9,990.31

Endowment Update: Andy Morikawa will be at the June Board meeting.
Claytor Lake State Park clean up agreement: Dave Collett has initiated a
proposal that CLSP pay FOCL to clean up debris in park coves twice a year.
He anticipates funding will be approved.

Ecosystem Restoration Project: Feasibility Phase cost of approximately
$400,000 will be split 50-50 between federal and local sponsor (partners).
Four local partners identified: AEP, DCR, Pulaski Co and FOCL. Cost share
agreement must be signed with Corps and $75,000 cash from local partners
must be in escrow account by end of May. (Remaining local share of $115,776
will be covered by in-kind services.) FOCL's cash share is $13,908, which
Pulaski Co will cover at present since FOCL does not currently have the
funds and FOCL can't pay the money directly due to its 501c3 status. Motion
was made, seconded and passed with one dissenting vote that FOCL commit to
the payment of $13,908 to Pulaski County toward the Feasibility Phase of the
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project. Clean-up at CLSP, if it comes
through, will cover our cash commitment.

Committee Reports: Education needs to set a meeting date.

Membership: next meeting 5/17 at El Ranchero to finalize 4/3 Boat Parade

Water Quality: Larry Bandolin & Mary Rhoades met with Mike McLeod of DEQ who
assisted with getting access to DEQ data, and marked DEQ test stations on
FOCL map. They also met with David Johnson of Ferrum who marked Ferrum's
test stations. About ∏ of stations are duplicated. Ferrum will adjust
station locations to avoid duplication.

Hydrilla Report: Treatment cost is beyond FOCL's ability to pay, therefore
FOCL will make information and resources available to property owners in
case they wish to arrange for treatment themselves. FOCL will ask that
hydrilla problem be included in Ecosystem Restoration Project Feasibility
Phase study. If newspapers are alerted to hydrilla issue, they should be
directed to primary sources (experts, treatment companies) rather than
quoting FOCL.

Clean Up: Gary Roseberry will be back. Four trustees have been requested
from the Regional Jail. The bottom of the boat has been painted, and the
County is rehabing the truck and doing maintenance. Additional equipment
being considered is knuckle boom and two floatation platforms. The boat is
due in the water by 5/16. Landmark Builders is tentatively scheduled to
build a ramp at Big Hole Hollow in mid June.

Armed Forces Day concert at CLSP 5/21, 2-4 pm..

Darla Tucker, Executive Director, was recognized for her 5th anniversary of
service to FOCL, and the Board was reminded to NEVER TAKE HER FOR GRANTED.

Meeting was adjourned.

Present: Ron Powers, Darla Tucker, Mike Spraker, Alan Stratton, Ranny Akers,
Artie Kasney, Wayne Alexander, Paul Caruso, Laura Bullard, Dave Stevenson,
Dean Jackson, Larry Bandolin

Minutes of 3/8/05 meeting were approved with a correction to the spelling of
Ranny Akers’ name.

Environment Virginia 2005 Conference: Darla attended 4/10-12 at VMI.
Her report will be forthcoming. Canaan Valley Institute paid her $75 registration.
A motion was made and passed for FOCL to pay $133 for her lodging.

Membership Committee has started working on the boat parade for 7/3.
A boater safety class will be held 4/30.

Hydrilla Committee has formed but hasn’t met yet. They would like coverage
of hydrilla in the newspapers.

Water Quality Review: Larry Bandolin and Mary Rhoades will see Mike McLeod
of DEQ to look at their data base and see where they are testing.

Present: Ron Powers, Darla Tucker, Bill Cunningham, Mike Spraker, Dean Jackson,
Dave Stevenson, Alan Stratton, Laura Walters, Jeff Arnold, Wayne Alexander, Larry
Bandolin, Garrett Weddle, Laura Bullard, Mary Rhoades, Mike McLeod, John Copeland,
Dave Johnson, Ron Coake

Board Member Update: Cannonball Stafford is still in Pulaski Hospital. Rannie Akers
had surgery at the VA Hospital today.

General Fund Balance: $3139.72 (One-half of water quality bill is yet to be paid.)

Newsletter is not ready yet due to waiting for articles. Darla Tucker requested a
committee to go over draft when is it ready so as not to have to wait until the next
Board meeting to get it approved.

Endowment Fund: Andy Morakowa of NR Community Foundation will review the
Fund with the Board at the next meeting.

Environment Virginia 2005 Conference: Darla Tucker received a scholarship
from the Canaan Valley Institute to attend.

Hydrilla Report: Larry Bandolin with Mary Rhoades followed up Larry’s e-mail
report on treatment options to reiterate that there are few options other than
non-specific chemical control, which can adversely affect the environment. Mike
Spraker has covered a portion of the lake bottom with filter fabric to see how that
works. Ron Powers has gotten a third quote for treatment from Kevin Tucker of
Virginia Beach, which is in line with the other two quotes ($100,000/yr for two
treatments). The Hydrilla Committee will get together to review questions and
issues. It was suggested that FOCL serve as a source of information only and
not make recommendations as to treatment, or attempt to raise money for
treatment, leaving that to property owners/communities.

Water Quality Review: Dr. Dave Johnson with Ferrum’s water testing (Life
Science Division) stated that FOCL’s monitoring, which started in 1996, has been
a good program but conceded it may have run its course. In general water
quality has deteriorated, with the exception of 2004 when the quality was
similar to 1996 levels. Mike McLeod with Dept of Environmental Quality reported
they test water one time per month from six stations (all below the bridge), April
through October. Discussion revolved around the question of why FOCL is
collecting data, and whether to continue. Darla Tucker pointed out that FOCL’s
501©3 status is tied to doing quality monitoring. A motion was made and passed
that current water quality collection and testing be continued this year, and that a
committee be formed to consider modifications to future monitoring. Larry
Bandolin will chair committee; Mary Rhoades volunteered to participate, and
representatives from DEQ and Ferrum were recommended as additional members.

Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration: In-kind list is still being evaluated. Next Technical
Advisory Committee meeting is March 29.

Claytor Lake State Park activities: Earth Day, April 23; Mary Rhoades is helping
organize; FOCL information will be made available. For Armed Forces Day, May
21, bands are scheduled to play. FOCL’s Boat Parade will be July 3.

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FRIENDS OF CLAYTOR LAKE Board Meeting Minutes January 11, 2005 [TOP]

Present: Ron Powers, Darla Tucker, Jeff Arnold, Laura Walters, Laura Bullard,
Mike Spraker, Garrett Weddle, Wayne Alexander, Dave Stevenson, Mike Whitmore,
Ranny Akers, Cannonball Stafford, Alan Stratton, Dave Collett, Pete Huber, Mary
Rhoades,

New Board Members seated: Alan Stratton, Wayne Alexander, Dave Collett,
Larry Bandolin (in absentia)

New Officers seated: Jackson Beamer (in absentia), Vice President, Laura
Bullard, Secretary

Minutes of December 14, 2004 Board meeting were approved as written.

Financial Report was approved.

General Fund Balance: $6,949.31

Endowment Fund: Mrs. Nancee Waugh has contributed another $5,000, putting
the total in the Fund at $12,100. The Fund can now begin earning interest as an
active endowment. Questions arose as to how the Fund is being invested, how
best to maximize return and whether to put the interest back into the Fund. It
was suggested that the Board review the contract with the New River Community
Foundation. Darla Tucker will ask Andy Morakowa of the Foundation to attend
the next FOCL Board meeting. It was suggested that all Board members contribute
some amount to the Endowment.

Grants: The request for $4300 in grant money from CE Richardson to cover water
quality testing for 2005 was denied. There is a need to find funding. Dave Collett
suggested the Isaak Walton League as a grant source.

Request for Support: Dave Collett requested FOCL’s support in getting adequate
operating funds through Virginia’s General Assembly for new facilities being built at
Claytor Lake State Park beginning March 2005. Currently there are no operating
funds allocated. A motion was passed to send a letter under FOCL letterhead in
support of operating funds for both Claytor Lake and New River Trail State Parks.
Individuals were also encouraged to send letters and e-mails to legislators within
the next couple weeks.

Committee Structure: Discussion was held about revitalizing FOCL’s four
committees: Board Development, Communications and Education, Resource
Enhancement, and Membership. Currently Membership is the only active
committee. Committees can include non-Board members, thereby involving
more people in FOCL. It was suggested that having the committees report at
Board meetings would encourage accountability. Laura Walters is developing
a PowerPoint presentation to use in promoting FOCL. It was suggested that
one FOCL representative in each neighborhood (“Neighborhood Captains”) be
established.

Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Update: The Technical Advisory Committee
met today; $195,000 must be raised (includes in-kind) for the Feasibility Phase.
Commitments must be in place by spring. Funding will be sought through State
Legislature, and Boucher. The entire cost of the project is estimated at $195,000.
The next Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be Feb 1, 2005.

FOCL’s Newsletter, which has a distribution of 1400, will be drafted in February.
Suggested items were: letter to Legislature in support of State Park operating
funds; FOCL’s e-news; calendar of upcoming lake events; clean-up summary;
invitations to renew memberships, join committees and become “Neighborhood
Captains; and updates on hydrilla and ecosystem restoration.

Hydrilla: Last week Skip Wiegersma of Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control and crew
with Ron Powers viewed affected areas from a boat. Skip will send breakdown of
options for treatment. A hydrilla subcommittee (Ron, Dana & Mike Spraker, Diane
Whitehead) will review the information. Funding for treatment must decided by the
first treatment date in mid-June (grants, the County or individual contracts)

Shirts can be ordered through Darla Tucker. Bill Cunningham is having hip surgery 1/14/05.

The meeting was adjourned.