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The old farm house stood on a knoll above its original location within the flood plain, saved for us to enjoy. Painted board walls, bird feeders, stepping stones for walkways and a screened porch overlooking a perfect view of the lake; Judy’s presence was everywhere.

That view is forever protected because Litt & Judy Furr placed their 37 acres into a “Land Conservation Easement.”

The Friends of Claytor Lake board mourns the loss of a charter member of the organization. Judy Furr responded to a significant challenge to the sustainability of Claytor Lake with heart, love, dedication and determination to secure the future of the lake for generations to come.Litt Furr, Ron Powers and Judy Furr at FOCL's 2007 Christmas celebration.

The Friends of Claytor Lake was fortunate to enjoy the company of Judy & Litt at their 2007 Christmas celebration. It was a time of reflection and of hope for the future.

The Judy Furrs’ of our world are few and a blessing to us. Her legacy lives in the FOCL board of directors and we are thankful for the time we shared with her in search of the common good.
--Ron Powers

Dr. Carolyn Thomas from Ferrrum College presents the results of our volunteer water quality monitoring program to the FOCL Board.

The overall goal of our water quality monitoring is to determine what is called the trophic state of the lake, which essentially measures how fit the lake is for fishing and swimming. The trophic state is measured in Claytor Lake by monitoring the amount of chorophyll in the lake (a measurement of algae), the amount of phosphorus (which acts as a fertilizer for algae) and the depth of a secchi disk which measures water clarity. (Blue links will tell you more).

And there's good news: all indices indicate a better trophic state for Claytor Lake in 2007! See more about it at under water quality at
this link.

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

Minutes of September 11, 2007, Board meeting were approved as written.

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.

The meeting was adjourned.