Minutes | December 11, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Green Mansions

Attendee List

• Don Butler (President)
• Eleven additional attendees (names not specified)
• Total Attendance: 12

Meeting Objective

• To review recent community events, plan upcoming activities, receive partner organization updates, and elect officers for 2026.

Agenda Overview

• Recap of 80’s Night
• Planning for Brant Lake Winter Carnival
• Community event updates and future planning
• Reports from Rotary and Chamber of Commerce
• Election of 2026 officers
• Closing remarks and acknowledgments

Detailed Discussion Points

• Don Butler called the Tri-Lakes Community Alliance meeting to order at 5:30 PM.

80’s Night Recap

• Attendees shared positive feedback, noting that everyone had fun.
• The event successfully raised a modest amount of money.
• The event was held at Green Mansions.

Brant Lake Winter Carnival

• Scheduled for February 14, 2026, at Jimbo’s in Brant Lake.
• A committee meeting will be held after Christmas to continue planning.
• Jimbo’s at the Point Restaurant is currently open for the winter season and accepting reservations.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Future Event Planning

• Planning is underway for a 250th Anniversary of America celebration during the summer of 2026.
• Woof Stock will be postponed for the year 2026.
• The Alliance hopes to host “Woof Stock Revisited” in Brant Lake as a one-night music and entertainment event.
• Discussion included interest in organizing a Taste of the Tri-Lakes event for local businesses, featuring food and music.
  • Potential timing: Spring or Fall of 2026.

Rotary Updates

• The Tri-Lakes Community Alliance received a Thank You letter from Rotary for:
  • Their contribution and support of the 5K/10K Race.
  • The loan of the Alliance’s PA system for the event.
• Rotary will host Santa in Chestertown:
  • Saturday, December 13
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Chestertown Hall

Chamber of Commerce Updates

• Phase One of town branding is nearing completion, currently in the identification stage.
• The Chamber will meet with the Town of Johnsburg next week.
• Moving forward, an individual will need to be appointed to maintain the newly created three-town identity.

Krazy Downhill Derby

• Scheduled for February 21, 2026, at Dynamite Hill.

Election of Officers – 2026

• The officers also serve as board members.
• Proposed slate:
  • Christine Remington — President
  • Debra Eves — Vice President
  • Randy Berg — Treasurer
  • Emily Monte — Secretary
• Vote called:
  • All in favor: 12
  • Opposed: None
• Motion carried unanimously.

Final Remarks

• A heartfelt thank you was extended to Don Butler for his 13 years of service as President of the Tri-Lakes Community Alliance.
• Don Butler will remain on the board, along with Cindy Mead.
• Don Butler was recently interviewed by The Sun newspaper regarding his years of involvement; members were encouraged to read the article.

Action Items

1. Schedule and conduct a committee meeting after Christmas for the Brant Lake Winter Carnival.
2. Continue planning for:
   • America’s 250th Anniversary celebration (Summer 2026)
   • Woof Stock Revisited (2026)
   • Taste of the Tri-Lakes event (Spring or Fall 2026)
3. Identify and appoint an individual to maintain the three-town branding identity.

Additional Notes / Observations

• The meeting reflected strong community engagement, forward-looking planning, and appreciation for long-term leadership and collaboration with partner organizations.

Overall Sentiment

• The overall tone of the meeting was positive, appreciative, and collaborative, with enthusiasm for future community events and respect for outgoing leadership.