Hello, Team LMOA,

Spring is in the air! This week’s update focuses on seasonal reminders and maintenance plans, as well as some fun news. Thank you for reading LMOA’s official news update. Feel free to contact Member Services if you have any questions.

Lake Monticello Young Golfer in the Spotlight: Our golf pro, Mark Marshall, will accompany young Lucas Dunaway to the National Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship this weekend. This joint initiative, founded by the Masters Tournament, the United States Golf Association, and the PGA of America, is a nationwide junior competition that focuses on the fundamental skills of golf. Mark has been working with Lucas (9) at our golf course since he was six years old, and Mark is proud to see the boy qualify for a national championship. This event will take place on Sunday, April 6, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia and will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel from 8 AM to 1 PM. Congratulations, Mark and Lucas, and good luck!

Safety in Spring: This week was spring break for many, and it is a reminder of how Lake Monticello comes to life in the warmer seasons. These tips will help everyone enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer:

• Walking the Cart Path: Walking the golf course is a wonderful way to enjoy the scenery, but for everyone's safety, you may not do so during play hours. Also, please note that bicycles and skateboards are not permitted on the course. You can enjoy a stroll on the cart paths in the morning until the first tee times of the day, following the order of holes 1-9 and 10-18. In the evenings, feel free to walk starting at the designated cart due-in time, which you can find under Course Conditions on the golf app. If you are bringing your dogs along, they are welcome during walking hours as long as they are on a leash, and you must clean up after them. Enjoy your walk!

• Beaches Closed to Pets: Please be aware that all beaches are off-limits to pets from April to November. Beaches 2 and 5 are pet-friendly in the winter months only.

• Electric Vehicles: Did you know that LMOA roads are classified as state highways for law enforcement purposes? As a result, only state-approved electric vehicles are allowed, and riders must adhere to all traffic regulations. For that reason, electric go-karts, golf carts, and dirt bikes are not permitted on these roads. Low-speed vehicles (LSVs) are allowed and look like golf carts, so know the difference before you buy. If you have any questions about what is allowed, please contact the Lake Police before making a purchase. If you are planning to ride Class 3 E-bikes on Lake Monticello roads, make sure you are at least 14 years old, and don’t forget to wear your helmet for safety. For those using E-scooters, you also need to be 14 or older. While helmets aren’t required for E-scooter riders, we highly recommend wearing one.

• Swimming After Heavy Rain: Please remember that LMOA does not recommend swimming in Lake Monticello after heavy rain. Rain washes chemicals and animal feces from yards into the Lake, and sewage can back up. Wait at least 48 hours after a storm before swimming in Lake Monticello.

Spring Maintenance: Our Facilities & Operations Team does a great job keeping up with routine maintenance. Sometimes, however, it makes sense to contract out larger projects. This spring, you may notice contractors completing the following jobs:

• Dredging: Harbor Dredge and Dock will perform dredging operations starting on April 21, 2025. This decision is necessary because our operator is retiring, and replacing the aging machinery is very costly. The board has approved outsourcing this project this year as a beta test. The company will be dredging in Jackson Cove (JA 1), Monroe Cove (MO 1), and Van Buren Cove (VB 1), which are the back areas of those coves.

• Fairway Flooring and Parking Lots: From April 28 to May 1, 2025, the flooring in the hall between the Proshop and the Bunker Bistro is scheduled to undergo maintenance, and the parking lots will be seal-coated and striped at the Fairway Clubhouse. This will affect the bistro's operating hours and parking availability during that week. The seal coating could not be completed earlier due to night temperatures. Both projects are being done simultaneously to minimize the impact on the bistro, ensuring it is only affected once.

Job Opportunities: LMOA is hiring an Ops Tech, and there will soon be openings for seasonal positions and a custodian. Please check the CAREERS page at lmoa.org for more information.

WATER SAFETY TIP OF THE WEEK

Brought to you by the Volunteer Water Safety Team

Did you know...?

• Lake Monticello is NOT exempt from the VA law that requires all motorboats greater than 16 feet to have the following safety equipment on board: a Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher, life jacket for each person, a whistle or horn, engine cut-off switch (boats manufactured after 2020), orange flag or other visual distress signal, navigation lights (red, green, and all-around white light), and a throwable life jacket.

• Boats under 16 feet are required to have the same equipment except for a fire extinguisher and throwable life jacket.

• Non-motorized boats are required to have a life jacket, whistle, and all-around white light for operating at night.

Please check your equipment to ensure it is serviceable and ready for a fun boating season, and watch this VIDEO, courtesy of Boat-Ed.com.

Have a good weekend,

Tom Schauder
LMOA General Manager