To All MKL Residents:

Attached are your badges for the 2011 season. (If you are not receiving badges, it’s because your Association payments are not current.) When accepting badges, please keep in mind the rules that govern conduct here at the lake. They’re spelled out in detail in the Mt. Kemble Lake Association Rules and Regs that you can easily access on the website: www.mountkemblelake.org. What follows are some of those that apply to swimming and boating, supplemented by some common-sense rules for safety and appropriate maintenance of the beach. It’s suggested that you review these with members of the family, especially children.

1. All swimming anywhere in the lake is at one’s own risk. No lifeguards are provided.

2. Eight badges are issued to each household in good standing. These are to be worn or carried by all using the beach, tennis court, or who are boating or fishing.

3. Badges may be used by your guests and your children’s guests who are visiting your home. Their safety is your responsibility. Know whom your children have invited (and when) and alert their parents that there is no lifeguard. Collect badges at the end of each visit.

4. A member must be with any guests and is responsible for their behavior. Members should not invite friends to use badges when the member is not present.

5. Children unable to swim competently or under age 10 are not permitted in the water unless supervised by an adult. For non-swimmers, we suggest a securable life vest.

6. No disruptive behavior, pushing, tripping, or general roughhousing is permitted on the beach, floats, or docks. When playing games, participants must consider others using the beach or lake.

7. No breakable containers, alcoholic beverages, or outdoor cooking are permitted on the beach except at community functions. No food or beverages are permitted on the floats and docks.

8. The picnic table should be kept clear of towels, toys, and personal belongings. Others may want to use it for a picnic.

9. All personal property (chairs, toys, food containers, trash, etc.) brought to the beach should be removed when leaving for the day. Please know that if things are left on the beach they may be discarded or removed to the Club House where they will be stored under the deck. If they belong to you, you can retrieve them there. Any items remaining at the Club House at the end of the season will be discarded.

10. No pets are permitted at the beach.

11. No swimming is allowed at the beach or from floats or docks after 10:00pm.

12. Boats may not be used within the swimming area that is demarcated by a line of floats or between the floats and the floating platform.

13. Boats are to be stored in the boat area and not on the swimming beach. They should be pulled out of the water and stored on the ground or on the racks provided.

If you have any suggestions or comments, please let me know. Have a relaxing and safe summer!

Ruth Chaney

Chairman, Beaches and Docks Committee

Mt. Kemble Lake Association