Fire Relief Drive for Cupsaw Family

Dear Friends and Families of Cupsaw Lake,

As some of us witnessed Tuesday evening or heard about Wednesday, there was a devastating house fire on Cupsaw Drive. We are grateful that everyone made it out of the house safely.  Although there isn’t much to be salvaged in the remains of the house, their home in Cupsaw stays strong.

Even before many of the details were clear, there were already members of our community that were asking how they could support in our friend and neighbor’s time of need.  We are coordinating an online fund drive for those who would like to contribute. We will collect all of the funds and purchase a Visa/Amex gift card for the family to use in this time of need.

There is also a Gift Card Drive to collect donations to useful retailers (Target, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, ShopRite, Kohl’s etc.) to help the family rebuild from the essentials. Coldwell Bankers, next to Stop & Shop, has graciously offered to be a drop-off point for these cards, so they can be kept securely.

Donate to the Yuhas Family

 Thank you for being a part of what makes this community special!

Cupsaw Membership Drive

Are you proud of Cupsaw?

Well, help us get the word out! As you may know, many families who are eligible to take advantage of CLIA membership miss out on the benefits. Help keep CLIA membership strong and costs down by helping us with an old-fashioned canvassing!

We’ve divided Cupsaw into 12 areas of roughly 100 houses each and are looking for volunteers to team up and stuff flyers in mailboxes. Grab a friend. Grab your dog. Get out for some exercise with a purpose!

Contact MembershipCommittee@cupsawlake.org by March 1st to step up and help out! We’ll divide up the flyers and provide packets for pick up at the clubhouse on Thursday, March 6th at 7:30pm. Then we’ll hit the streets on Saturday, March 8th and keep Cupsaw strong!

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Rookie Ball

Introduction to Soccer and Tee Ball
Sponsored by the Cupsaw Lake Athletic Association

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Open to all Cupsaw Girls and Boys 4-6 years old
Basic soccer and tee ball skills
10-week program/1 hour per session / $15 per child
Saturday mornings beginning March 15 (weather permitting)

Sign-ups March 8 at the Clubhouse 11:30 a.m. to noon or
sign up at 1st session on March 15 at Cupsaw Field

For registration info & questions, email us at rookieball@cupsawlake.org
or call Mike at 962-1284

***E-MAIL NOW TO RESERVE A ROSTER SPOT***

VOLUNTEER PARENTS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED!!

Men’s AA 2014 Scholarship Application

CUPSAW LAKE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Lockard-Hoffman-Stewart Scholarships

Since 1984, the Men’s Athletic Association has awarded scholarships to graduating High School Seniors from within the Cupsaw Lake Community. The Lockard-Hoffman-Stewart Scholarships are named for three of the past presidents of the CLAA.  

These scholarships would not be possible without the efforts of the CLAA members and the generous support of the Cupsaw Lake Community. All graduating high school seniors whose families are members in good standing at Cupsaw Lake are eligible.

Applications for 2014 are now available at the Lakeland H.S.guidance office or download one now. Contact mensaa@cupsawlake.org with any questions.

Good luck!

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Letter from the President – February 2014

Happy February, Cupsaw.  Hope you were able to join us for the Rubix Kube concert a few weeks ago.  It was totally rad to the max!  A big thank you to everyone involved in making the concert happen, especially Thad Talty for his ongoing coordination of musical and entertainment events at the lake.

The CLIA Board Members recently met for our February meeting, and we are aggressively ramping up for an activity-packed 2014! Stay tuned for news about CLIA’s St. Paddy’s Day Celebration, which will be sure to get you in the Irish spirit.

If you haven’t registered for the 2014 season yet, what are you waiting for?  There are already several special events in the works for our 70th Year Anniversary season, and you’ll want to be a part of it.  If you’ve already registered for the upcoming season, get out and tell your neighbors (maybe when we’re shoveling out from the next snowstorm).  Our newsletters and social updates only go so far — word-of-mouth advocacy from a friend or neighbor is a powerful thing.

On average, we’ve only had around ½ the eligible homes in the Cupsaw Community register for membership in the past few years.  Share your stories, get your neighbors involved.  Cupsaw Lake is the oasis in our backyards, literally for some of us, and there are activities suitable for everyone that have been established to help us celebrate our strong lake community.  If you feel differently, I urge you to get involved and start that new program or activity that you feel is lacking.

That said, I urge everyone reading this to get involved.  There are many facets that keeps CLIA ticking — from our grounds and environmental committees to the social and fundraising activities — that could all benefit from another set of hands.  Bring your professional expertise or personal interests to give back to an already strong and dynamic community.

Sometimes we’re just not aware of the opportunities to jump in and participate.   Our 2014 CLIA Board and subcommittees are looking for ways to expand what we can offer our community, and it starts with you.  Do what you can, every little bit helps.  As a wise, tie-dye wearing gentleman once told me, “If you want something done, ask someone who’s busy.”

Please reach out to me or the Board with any ideas, thoughts, or suggestions you have to make the 2014 season one to remember.

Bob Buhowski

CLIA 70th Anniversary Magazine Ad and Booster Drive

PrintDear Friend of Cupsaw Lake,

We are pleased to announce this year is Cupsaw Lake’s 70th anniversary! In commemoration of this historic event we are publishing a 70th Anniversary Magazine. This magazine will be over 30 pages using heavy stock paper, in full color, bound with a spine and include:

  • A history of Ringwood
  • A history of Cupsaw Lake…from its inception in 1944…concentration on its most recent history
  • Dozens of photos and documents illustrating the Lake’s history and its place in Ringwood lore
  • Coverage of Cupsaw’s clubs/organizations/committees and the role they play in Cupsaw Lake
  • Fun facts and memorabilia
  • Boosters and advertising that will be of interest to Cupsaw Lake member families and those
    who love Ringwood

This is Cupsaw Lake’s first magazine in 20 years. We anticipate a press run of at least 1,000 copies. While the publication will be in the households of Cupsaw Lake member families, it will also be sold to the general public, including out of town residents. (We already have a mailing list from many requests!)

Please take a moment and think about placing an ad for your business in this commemorative publication. To help, we’ve attached an ad submission form. Ads will appear in full color on glossy heavy-stock paper. It’s going to be impressive, a keepsake that people will refer back to time and time again!

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Cupsaw Lake 70th Anniversary Magazine Committee

Stephanie Clark
Julie Rettstatt
Thad Talty

Net proceeds from the sale of this magazine will go toward Cupsaw Lake’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Thank you for your support!!

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