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Support WAL’s lake policy program and member services while winning great prizes! This year the Wisconsin Association of Lakes is sponsoring a raffle. Proceeds will be used to support WAL’s lake policy program and member services. WAL’s lake policy program is entirely supported by our members’ contributions. Each dollar goes to work for you as we advocate for lake interests inside the Capitol, keep you informed about lake issues via e-mail and in print, and provide timely customer service to our members. Donations from concerned citizens like you provide us with greater flexibility to adjust spending in response to changing needs, and expand the scope of our work. This year's raffle prizes include (click links for more information about prizes):
Tickets and drawing information Purchase your chances to win for:
Buy your raffle tickets from your local WAL board member or call our office (608-661-4313 or 800-542-5253 in Wisconsin only) Winning tickets for each raffle prize will be drawn in conjunction with WAL’s June 26th lake management planning workshop, held in Rhinelander. You do not need to be present to win. How to play
1. Girolamo’s Sustainable Lifestyle Demo
Enjoy one of Central Wisconsin’s best kept secrets, with an exciting and fun evening of sustainable lifestyle at the home of Tom and Kathy Girolamo and Eco-Building and Forestry. You’ll receive
Eco-Building and Forestry (www.eco-buildingandforestry.com) is a full service environmental landscaping company. We feature a retail and wholesale nursery with more than 250 hardy varieties of trees, shrubs, and perennials. We specialize in creating environmentally friendly and sustainable landscapes. We offer professional design and installation services as well as do-it-yourself options. Donated by Tom and Kathy Girolamo, Eco-Building and Forestry 2. Weekend on Door County’s Clark Lake*
*Reservation dates are for September 19th-22nd. Donated by Paul Schumacher, Clark Lake Advancement Association and WAL Board of Directors 3. Three nights at Eagle Waters Resort*Enjoy a three night stay in a two bedroom lodge unit and complimentary Champagne Sunday brunch for four!*
* Offer valid August 23rd, 2008 through June 6th, 2009. Donated by Jeff and Laura Koranda, Eagle Waters Resort. 4. One week at Wisconsin Dells’ Tamarack Resort
Donated by Sam Lewis, Lake Nancy Protection Association and WAL Board of Directors 5. $1500 in legal services from Bill O’Connor*
O’Connor has represented clients in major Water Law, Public Trust Doctrine, Zoning and other matters before the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the Wisconsin Court of Appeals. He has served as counsel for the Wisconsin Association of Lakes (and the Wisconsin Association of Lake Districts) since 1980 and was a founder of Gathering Waters Conservancy. He has served on numerous Legislative Council Committees investigating land and water law topics, as a member of the Dane County Lakes and Watershed Commission, the Wisconsin Waterways Commission and as a director of the Land Trust Alliance. He recently joined the Board of Trustees of Northland College. *Winner must be a Wisconsin Association of Lakes lake district or lake association member. Donated by William P. O’Connor 6. One week at Cypress Pointe in Orlando, Florida
Donated by Sam Lewis, Lake Nancy Protection Association and WAL Board of Directors
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Stay three nights in a beautiful cottage on the shores of Clark Lake! Clark Lake is close to the Whitefish State Dunes Park, and the Butts property managed by the Ridges. The public boat launch is not far from the cottage it you wish to bring your own boat. 
The cottage has 4 bedrooms and two full baths. The bedrooms are equipped with 2 queen, 1 full and 2 twin beds. The living room has a wood burning stove and a DVD/VHS player, and the cottage is equipped with a new dishwasher and full size washer and dryer. There is also a new gas grill, 2 patio tables with umbrellas and a pier. You will need to bring your own bed linens and towels.
We invite you to share a little piece of our paradise as well as a bit of our history. 
As the years passed, the property evolved into Eagle Waters Resort, where many families have enjoyed the "good life" year after year. Eagle Waters provides and environment to enjoy the awe of life’s simple pleasures…observing the stars, doing a puzzle, listening for loons, watching the sun set, playing checkers, catching frogs, reading a book, daydreaming, casting for fish, roasting marshmallows, and even falling in love. Eagle Waters Resort is not just a place, it’s an experience.
Enjoy Wisconsin’s beautiful fall colors with a week’s vacation at the Peppertree at Tamarack resort in Wisconsin Dells. Spacious two bedroom accommodations feature a full kitchen and on-site amenities such as a whirlpool/hot tub, swimming pool, games room, and playground area.
Located midway between Chicago and Minneapolis, Wisconsin Dells is an ideal family vacation spot with many different and entertaining activities offered year 'round. In the late fall and winter, you can ski, snowmobile, and ice-skate. In the spring and summer, take the kids to ride the "Ducks," on a scenic tour, or to one of the thrilling water parks. The Dells offer such a variety of things to see and do, you can't possibly experience it all in one vacation.
Bill O'Connor has been engaged in a statewide practice focused on Wisconsin land and water conservation matters for almost 30 years. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School and the UW’s Water Resources Management Program, O’Connor is a member of the Madison law firm Wheeler Van Sickle & Anderson. His law practice includes representation of local units of governments, nonprofit organizations and individuals. 
You’ll enjoy a week’s vacation (February 22 -March 1st 2009) at beautiful Cypress Point resort in sunny Orlando, Florida! This spacious three bedroom suite has a full kitchen and a whirlpool/hot tub and your own private screened-in veranda. 
Whether it's adventure or relaxation that you seek, Cypress Pointe Resort in Orlando is the ideal vacation spot. Nestled amongst Walt Disney World®, Universal Studios Orlando® and Sea World Orlando®, Cypress Pointe offers its visitors easy access to all of Orlando's major attractions. After a fun-filled day, take a refreshing dip in our on-of-a kind outdoor pool complete with simulated volcano and water slide or play a challenging game of tennis. Other amenities include an exercise room, games room, volleyball, a children’s playground, and 18 hole miniature golf course on site.