The Association

The lake association was formed in 1946 to grapple with lake-related issues of the day and to foster camaraderie through sponsored social activities. Over the years those issues have included topics such as landfill location and maintenance, fire protection, water safety, fish poaching, road and signage improvements, and swimmer’s itch.

The Clubhouse – Rock Rd at Garfield Ave – was built in 1955, where bridge clubs gathered and where softball games, teen dances, shuffleboard and horseshoe tournaments were held.  Today the Clubhouse is the site of our spring and fall membership meetings, the annual garage sale, some Fourth of July events, and board and committee meetings. Members may reserve use of the Clubhouse for family reunions and special events. A spreadsheet documenting clubhouse history is available on the Forms & Documents page, or just click here.

The 65th Anniversary Celebration was held in 2011. In spite of the heat, a crowd of about 400 had a full day of activities and great food. Click here for all the photos.

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The Association was known as the Eight Point Lake Cottagers Association from its beginning in 1946 until the early 1970’s. Our official name has been the Eight Point Lake Property Owners’ Corporation ever since. People sometimes informally refer to it as The Association, the Homeowners’ Association, or the Lake Property Owners’ Group, just to name a few.

Board Members

Shore Representatives

Committees

To contact a board or committee member, refer to the Lake Directory or send a request to info@8pointlake.org.

Meetings

The Spring membership meeting is held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at 9:00am. The Annual membership meeting is held on the Saturday before Labor Day at 9:00am. Meetings are held at the Clubhouse and all members are urged to attend. Meeting minutes are available on the Forms & Documents page. Click here.

Bylaws

The current bylaws were approved and ratified by majority vote at the September 5, 2009 Annual Meeting. Click here for a copy.

Fish Stocking Program

The Association has a long history of stocking fish in our lake. The program is funded by member donations, and up to 80% of the funds received annually may be used to purchase fish. Stocking is typically done during October. The species and quantity selected each year for stocking depends on funds, species availability, price and the needs of the lake. Stoney Creek Fisheries & Equipment, Inc. has been our supplier for many years.

Since the opening of the DNR Boating Access Site in 2009, our lake has qualified for the State's bi-annual fish stocking program. 30,000 Walleye spring fingerlings (2") were planted in June 2011.

Neighborhood Watch

Eight Point Lake is part of a larger Neighborhood Watch Community in Garfield Township that includes Crooked Lake, Perch Lake, and Gray Lake residents. The primary goal of our Neighborhood Watch program is to have property owners looking out for each other in order to reduce or eliminate crime in this area. We achieve this through education aimed at reducing the likelihood of crime to the individual’s property and by building a partnership with local law enforcement agencies. Click here for a NW Tip Card of strategies to improve the safety and security of your home or cottage. 

Also, consider having your home or cottage registered with the Clare County Sheriff Dept. by submitting a 9-1-1 House Record Form. It is a valuable tool that enables law enforcement personnel to provide faster, more efficient and thorough service to you and your property in the event of a break-in or property damage. The form was conceived and developed as a collaborative effort between our township Neighborhood Watch group and the Sheriff Dept. The concept took off and was expanded to include the whole county. It has evolved once again, and plans are to make it available in every county throughout the state. Information you provide on the form is optional – you are not obligated to disclose any information you deem as sensitive to your personal situation.

Get the 9-1-1 House Record Form on the Forms & Documents page.

If you have questions, send a request to info@8pointlake.org.

Become a Member

Whether a new, renewing, or prospective member, we invite you to get better acquainted with the Eight Point Lake Property Owners’ Corporation and meet the many people involved in making and keeping our beautiful lake a special place for all ages to live or vacation. Nearly 3/4 of property owners are Association members. You can review membership stats over time on the chart:

 
We still address the fun and safety elements, and more recent efforts have centered on education and managing the aquatic threats to our lake. These efforts are “labors of love” as a volunteer, non-profit organization with an elected Board.

Annual dues are $30. This supports administrative expenses, Clubhouse repairs/maintenance, and costs associated with safety efforts. We also publish and distribute the annual Lake Directory to our members.

Voluntary donations support the fish stocking program, flower fund, safety fund, recreation fund, and the fireworks displays that everyone enjoys so much. Donations also fund portions of the Fourth of July events.

We welcome your questions, ideas and membership! Some folks are highly involved in association activities, serving on committees or the Board. Others like to help out as time permits on an as-needed basis. There are always opportunities to contribute in the short-term, fun and easy ways, such as stuffing envelopes for the Spring Mailing, helping with the Road Parade, the 5K walk/Run, bottle returns for Fireworks, and other activities. No one will “twist your arm,” but if you offer, we’ll accept!

2019 Winners

2019 5K Walk/Run
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2019 Road Parade Winners
Best in Show - Dennis and Kim West and Family - "Circus"
Funniest 1st Prize - Maryanna Foster and Family - "Under the Sea Lake"
Funniest 2nd Prize - Joe Boyd and Family - "My Deer Old 8 Pt."
Patriotic 1st Prize - Todd Walters Family and Firends - "Partridge Ave. Patriots"
Patriotic 2nd Prize - Joe Tosto and Family - "Patriotic"
Creative Cart 1st Prize - Rau Family - "Whoville"
Non-Cart - Dennis West - "57 Chevy"

2018 Winners

2018 5K Run/Walk
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2018 Golf Cart & Road Parade Winners
Best in Show - Bev and Jim Thompson
Funniest Cart 1st Prize - Joe and Lesa Bentley
Funniest Cart 2nd Prize - Joe and Trish Gronda
Patriotic 1st Prize - Patty Kotch
Patriotic 2nd Prize - Joe Tosto
Creative Cart 1st Prize - Green Family
Non Cart 1st Prize - Dave and Theresa Canterbury

2017 Winners

2017 5K Run/Walk
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2016 Winners

2016 Fishing Contest

2016 5K Run/Walk
Click here for Women's results
Click here for Men's results

2015 Winners

2015 Fishing Contest

2015 5K Run - 5K Walk
Click here for Women’s results
Click here for Men’s results

2015 Road Parade Winners

2014 Winners

2014 Fishing Contest

2014 Road Parade

Most Patriotic
1st Place - #25 Price - Strait cottage
2nd tie - #2 Darland - Darland cottage
2nd tie - #21 Blood - Graham cottage

Funniest
1st Place - #4 Monahan - Monahan cottage
2nd Place - #12 Green - Cotter cottage

Most Creative
1st Place - #4 Thompson
2nd Place - #7 Jacques

Best Non-Cart - Geary

2013 Winners

2013 Road Parade
Best of Show - #3 Pirate ship - McAlear Family

Funniest
1st Place - #34 Swamp People - Decker Family
2nd Place - #15 Rednecks - Todd Walter Family

Most Patriotic
1st Place - #4 Fourth of July - Shannon Family
2nd Place - #6 Flags of Fun - Niemi Family

Most Creative
1st Place - #3 Pirate Ship - McAlear Family
2nd Place - #18 Scooby Doo - Angie Miller

Best non-cart - #27 Lady Liberty & Child - Claus Family

5K Run - 5K Walk
Click here for 5K Run results
Click here for 5K Walk results

2013 Boat Parade
1st Place - Disco Party - Mickey Claus-Egger
2nd Place tie: Patriotic - Dan Green | Speedboat - owner unknown
3rd Place - Let There Be Light - Mary Myler Hunter

2012 Winners

5K Run - 5K Walk
Click here for 5K Run results
Click here for 5K Walk results

2012 Road Parade
Best in Show - #1 Bianca Aprilliano - Wizard of Oz
Funniest - #17 Hilda Sharp - Fishing for Fun at 8 Pt
Funniest 2nd - Alex Totte - Beer
Most Creative - Ron Roop (Lambert's) - Splish Splash
Most Creative 2nd - Wilkin's (Zweering's) - Scooby Doo Mystery Machine
Most Patriotic - Andrew Nelson (Hilliard's) - George & Martha
Most Patriotic 2nd - Kaylin (Radawhan's) - Red, White & Blue
Best Non Cart - Ron Thompson's - Army Jeep

2012 Boat Parade

2012 Fishing Contest

2011 Winners

5K Run - 5K Walk
Click here for 5K Women's results
Click here for 5K Men's results
Click here for 5K Walk results

2011 Road Parade

2011 Fishing Contest

2010 Winners

Road Parade

5K Run - 5K Walk

For complete results of the 5K Run, click here.
For complete results of the 5K Walk, click here.

Fish Contest

2009 Winners

Boat Parade

Road Parade

Fish Contest