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Active and engaged members build a strong community. Your participation makes a difference, whether you attend our annual meeting, volunteer , or simply stay informed.
Please reach out to the Board to learn how you can get involved!
Email: JennessPondSOA@gmail.com
Since 1983, the JPSOA has been bringing the community together to protect our lake and strengthen community bonds.
In the news
Are you “in the know” when it comes to the new Northwood Shoreline Septic Systems Ordinance? You can find information under the Resources Tab at the top of the home page. Norm Royce has graciously granted us permission to provide our JPSOA members with his presentation slideshow, which also can be found under the “septic systems” resources tab. Thank you Norm!
2027 Calendars featuring YOUR photos are officially a HIT! We are now accepting preorders for another printing run. Each calendar is $15. Please reach out to pattydowst@gmail.com by OCTOBER 30th with your order or for any questions. Please note, for those needing their order mailed to them, postage charges will apply. Thank you to all who have already shown their support!
Volunteer SpotlighT
The JPSOA would like to give thanks to those who volunteer and highlight their dedication to our wonderful community. We appreciate you!
JANET PARIS
Tell us a little bit about yourself. Any fun facts?
I grew up foraging for wild mushrooms with my parents, and it’s something I still enjoy doing today. It’s become a bit of a family tradition and wild mushrooms remain a favorite of ours.
Family time on the water is another big part of our lives. Dave and I, along with our two grandsons, Michael and Paul, all love to fish. We enjoy it so much that we finally decided we needed a place of our own on the water. You might see Paul out on on his Blue Finn once in a while hoping to catch his personal best.
What do you do as a volunteer for the JPSOA?
I volunteer as a Lake Host at our little boat launch. I enjoy being there, helping to make sure boats coming onto the pond are properly checked, and doing my small part to help take care of this beautiful place we all enjoy.
What inspired you to volunteer? What is the most rewarding part of your volunteer work?
I volunteer because I truly want to help preserve our pond and protect it for future generations. We feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy this special place, and I’d love nothing more than to see that privilege passed along to our grandsons, Michael and Paul, and someday to their children.
Knowing that even a little bit of my time can help protect the pond and keep it beautiful for years to come makes volunteering especially rewarding.
What would you like those considering volunteering to know?
This is a great way to meet other owners on the pond, as well as getting to know who is coming to our pond to enjoy it with us. We don’t typically have a busy launch, so it can also be some very enjoyable time to read, or just relax and enjoy the wildlife and surroundings.
BOAT RAMP HAPPENINGS
2025 Season
Boat Inspections: 719
Volunteer Hours: 393
Paid Lake Host Hours: 450
Photo Credit: Simon Hale
events and engagement
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON: More info to come. Keep tabs on your email!