April 8, 2025

Dear Maple Springs,

I hope you are well and that 2025 is off to a great start for each of you. I’m sending this letter as the Maple Springs Citizens Association’s board president.

As is traditional, I would like to thank our outgoing board members Marie Berner and Kathy O’Brien for their service to the community. Their efforts to increase community events and the legwork to find a contractor to pave Park Place are most appreciated, as is their generosity in increasing seating along the lakefront and hospitality events.

Please join me in welcoming our newest (and veteran) board members: John Michael and Valerie Benjamin. The Board of Directors for 2025 is:

Darin Bartram, President                    Sarah Tranum, Member

Elise Torre, Vice President                 Rob Trenkamp, Member

Bob Wooler, Treasurer                       John Michael, Member

Valerie Benjamin, Secretary

Below are a few items to be aware of as we start 2025.

●      Be on the lookout for membership dues notices.  They will go out later this month.

●      Park Place PAVED! See the picture below.

●      Keep track of community updates on our website, www.maplespringsny.org/.  Content suggestions would be appreciated. We anticipate a community garage sale and happy hours this summer. 

●      Waterfront clean up – As spring approaches and docks are installed, please be mindful to remove items and keep the lakefront tidy. If you didn’t use it last year, please consider getting rid of it this year.

●      First General Meeting – Mark your calendars for Saturday July 5th for the first general meeting, 10am.

●      Finally, very importantly, please note that effective January 1, 2025, all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, will need to have a boater safety license. (For more information: https://parks.ny.gov/boating/education.aspx) New York recognizes through reciprocity a wide range of certificates from other states, so be sure to look for the most convenient option for you. I have found the courses through Boat/US to be convenient and free. (www.boatus.org/free)

Best wishes to everyone in 2025 and I look forward to seeing you later in the spring!

Darin Bartram

President, Maple Springs Citizens Association