The Sweezey Lake Property Owners Association exists to:

  • Protect and maintain the health of the lake

  • Promote safe and respectful recreation

  • Support clear communication between property owners

  • Address issues like water quality, invasive species, shoreline maintenance, and more

Meet the board

  • CATHY VORST-KENNEY

    PRESIDENT

  • DAVE OBEE

    TREASURER

  • KEN CARTER

    SECRETARY

  • DOROTHY SANTO

    DIRECTOR

  • CARTER PAXTON

    DIRECTOR

  • CHRISTIE WILINSKI

    DIRECTOR

  • MARK OBEE

    DIRECTOR

  • JEFF GRAMLING

    DIRECTOR

  • DANA MARTIN

    DIRECTOR

Member Resources

ASSOCIATION POLICIES

BOATING & LAKE USE RULES

Speed Restrictions:

  • No wake speeds are required before 9:00 AM and after 7:00 PM.

    • All boaters must follow Michigan boating laws.

  • Boat Ramp Access

    • Do not lend your gate key to non-members for ramp access.

    • Always lock the gate after using the boat ramp.

  • Invasive Species Prevention

    • Clean your boat hull thoroughly before launching if it has been used in other lakes.

ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDELINES

Fertilizer Use:

  • Do not fertilize your lakefront lawn within 20 feet of the shoreline to protect water quality.

FINANCIAL POLICIES

Dues & Reporting:

  • Annual dues are determined by the Board based on current account balance and projected expenses.

  • The Treasurer shall present an annual report of receipts and disbursements at the yearly meeting.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

Membership Categories:

  • Full Members: Access to all social events and boat ramp key (sent with annual dues).

  • Social Members: Access to all social events, no boat ramp key.

  • Legacy Members: Same benefits as Full Members. Legacy status applies to the following members only and is non-transferable:

    • John & Berta McGraw, 1033 Lakeview Dr., Brooklyn, MI 49230

    • Rick & Val Sepulveda, 2001 Idle Hills Dr., Norvell, MI 49263

    • Rick & Maureen Spotts, 2115 Timber Lane, Norvell, MI 49263

ASSOCIATION RESOURCES

Tables and Chairs:

  • Association-owned tables and chairs are available for use with a reasonable donation.

ENFORCEMENT & RESPONSIBILITY

Rule Enforcement:

  • The Board of Directors may terminate any membership due to violations of association policies by members, guests, or tenants.

  • Responsibility for Guests & Tenants

    • Members are responsible for ensuring their guests and tenants understand and follow both Sweezey Lake Association rules and Michigan boating regulations.