Run for the LOWA Board of Directors, Applications Are Open! Deadline April 30.
The LOWA Board of Directors plays an important role in guiding our community, making decisions that impact amenities, budgets, policies, and long-term planning. Serving on the Board is an opportunity to bring your perspective, leadership, and collaboration to the table while helping strengthen the community we all share. Members that have announced their candidacy for the 2026/2027 Board are listed in the full news item.

Extended Hours at Member Services 
Member Services will be offering extended hours to assist members with their annual assessment business in person.
Thursday, April 30 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday, May 1 | 8:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday, May 2 | 9 AM–5 PM 

Update 4/17/26: A motion was made by the Board at the April 15, 2026 Board Meeting to appoint Dan Porter as the Treasurer of the LOWA Board for the remainder of the 25/26 Board term. Motion passed 5 yea/2 not present. Dan Porter will not be a voting board member in his role as Treasurer and he will remain on the Finance Commitee. For more details click the news item. 

MEMBER NOTICE-
In the 26/27 Annual Assessment Mailer, there was an incorrect description on the Invoice Page of the Annual Assessment mailer.

KEATONS LAKE UPDATE 3/30/26:
Keatons Lake boat launch/ cove area are OPEN to water activities. Keatons Lake is OPEN to all water activities.
Full details in the news item. 

Community Help Requested – Canada Goose Management Program
Lake of the Woods Association is launching a new environmental initiative to help manage the growing population of resident Canada geese in our community and we need the community's help. Learn More in the full news article. 

Board of Directors Officer Update 3/19/26: 
At the Board of Directors meeting held on March 18, 2026, during Executive Session, the Board approved a change in officer roles. Effective March 18, 2026 the updated Board of Directors officer positions are as follows: 
President: T.C. Phillips 
Vice President: Frank Heisler 
Treasurer: Tom Francis 
Secretary: Leif Henecke 
Director: Darcy Jennings 
Director: Traci Nicol
Director: Jeanne Porter 

FY 2026-2027 Budget was approved at LOWA BOD Meeting held Feb 18.
 

VDOT Proposes Major Changes to Route 3/20 Intersection:

A Note from our New General Manager: I’m Bernie Guthrie, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Lake of the Woods Association as your new General Manager in just a few weeks!

Certified Results of the 2025 Annual Board of Directors Election:
Traci Nicol-Three Year Term
Thomas C. Phillips-Three Year Term
Tom Francis-Three Year Term
Darcy Jennings-One Year Term
Leif Henecke-One Year Term

Election results were certified at the Friday, September 5 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. Within that meeting the elections results were certified, the new Directors were seated and they elected officers.

 

Meet Our New Security Chief: Ronald Perkins, Jr.
Lake of the Woods Association is excited to welcome Ronald Perkins, Jr. as the new Security Chief for Lake of the Woods Association, leading our Allied Universal Security division.

Two important updates regarding leadership within the Lake of the Woods Association. General Manager Phil Rodenberg will be departing LOWA to pursue new career opportunities. His last day with the Association will be May 2, 2025. Board Director Vassa Olson has resigned from the LOWA Board, effective April 3, 2025.