Project and Events
Lake Talent Showcase
Saturday, April 26
Sts. Peter & Paul
General admission $25. Reserved table for 8, $250
Doors open 6 p.m., with Villa Nova pizza, Three Notch’d
beer, wine, soft drinks for sale. Show begins 7 p.m.
Seven musical acts
Door prizes and 50/50 drawings
Benefitting Lake Monticello Community Foundation
Foundation Launches Project to Build Lake Pavilion
The Lake Monticello Community Foundation announced plans to finance and build a family pavilion at the Lake. The plan was approved by the LMOA board at its meeting Aug. 22.
The open-air, covered pavilion could be used for such things as free family movie nights, family picnics and reunions, by swim teams and kid camps, for weddings, for free band concerts and many other things, according to officials from the LMOA board and the Foundation.
“When we informally surveyed the community, this pavilion was clearly the most popular among the ideas that were practical for the Foundation to carry out,” said Alan Stewart, president of the Lake Monticello Community Foundation. “This will be built at absolutely no cost to LMOA. But we are working closely with LMOA on the design and features of the pavilion, which we want to be pleasant to look at while also being highly useful to everyone at the Lake.”
The LMOA board officially approved the location of the pavilion, which had earlier been approved by the Foundation board. The approximately 30- by 40-foot pavilion will be built on the open ground between the Ashlawn Clubhouse and the pool.
“We worked closely with LMOA officials to select the best site,” Stewart said. “After a series of meetings between the Foundation and LMOA, and consultations with those likely to use it or be affected by it, we decided this is best for several reasons, including reasonable parking, easy access to Ashlawn and bathrooms, easy access to the pool, and land that is not currently slated for any use.”
“Thank you, Lake Monticello Community Foundation,” said LMOA President Larry Henson after the LMOA board vote. “This is a very nice gift. It will be great.” LMOA Vice President Gary Sellick called the Foundation gift “a great thing.”
The design of the pavilion isn’t final, and all design decisions will be mutually approved by LMOA and the Foundation. The general plan is for a wooden structure with an attractive roof line, sitting on a concrete slab. It would have an electrical system able to support a band performance and LED lighting.
LMOA will set the rules for usage of the pavilion.
The Foundation is estimating a cost of less than $100,000 to build the pavilion, and said it already has about a third of that in hand. The rest will be raised through its various fundraising activities, such as a golf tournament, Talent Showcase, Festival of Trees and “Pay What You Want” yard sale, as well as by donations from generous residents. (Donations can be made at www.lakemonticellocommunityfoundation.org/donate.)
“We’re fairly confident we can raise the money to build the pavilion by next summer, and it should take only weeks to finish,” Stewart said. ”The Lake Monticello Community Foundation believes this new pavilion will be another spectacular gift that we – through the community’s participation and contributions – can make to the whole community.”
Approaching its fourth birthday, the Lake Monticello Community Foundation, a 501©3 charitable organization completely independent from LMOA, has financed and completed the All-Inclusive Playground, paid for kayak launch ramps, given college scholarships, made large donations to a half dozen community service organizations throughout Fluvanna, provided free pool passes to the needy, and organized community events.
Talent Showcase Big Success
Great talent. Great crowd. Great dancing. Great fun at the Community Talent Showcase put on April 27 by the Lake Monticello Community Foundation. And a great start toward fundraising for our next big project. Stay tuned!
More than 4,000 pounds of residents’ potentially sensitive documents were shredded at the third annual Shred Day organized by the Lake Monticello Community Foundation. Those having documents shredded donated more than $2.000 to the Foundation, leaving a net of more than $1,400 after paying for the truck that shredded the documents instantly onsite. The proceeds will be shared with Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue, which provided the site.
HOLIDAY MEMORY TREE 2023
Dedications
Nancy Shaffer for Bill Shaffer, Bob Shaffer, Nelmah Shaffer, Bud Shaffer, Margaret Keates
Connie West for Floyd West, Ann DeLalla, Mario DeLalla
Lisa Astrin for Isidore “Izzy” Astrin, Mr. & Mrs. Goldstein
Mark and Jan Vyrros for Thersa Barna
Scott & Helen Murdoch for Cori Lea Murdoch
Brenda Alluisi for Gretchen Alluisi
Carrol & Lucy Kinsey for Carrol Kinsey, Sr.; Ann Kinsey; Michael Dee; Eileen Dee
Nancy Parsons for James Lee, Sr.; Jo Lee, Jimmy Lee, Dennis Griffith, Vi Butler
Trish Callahan for her Grampa William J. Callahan
Lisa Macchi for her husband, Al, and her friend Barbara
Mike Feazel for Forrest Orr, Lillian Orr, Cecily Orr, Gary Feazel, Carol Healy
Joe Grubb for Virginia Baird, Joseph Baird, Betty Grubb, DeLance Grubb
Susan Russo for Joe "Santa" Shaver
Maureen Smith for Chris Kenney, Tom Leis, Joan Frawley, Annemarie Frawley
Ann Walker for Shirley Stephens Walker, Granville Ray Walker
Anne & Ben Stoppe for Betty Lovelett, Bill Lovelett, Amy Stoppe, Ben Stoppe, Sr.
Thomas King for Jessica Anne Lopez Wine King
Ron & Karin Caffi for Van Caffi, Eleanor Caffi, John Dirst, Karla Dirst, Neil Dirst, Jean Bodholdt
Kim Bassing for Bunnie Bassing, Bernie Bassing, Richard Bassing
Betsy Gunnels for Walter Scott Buswell, Dorothy Buswell, Scotty Gunnels, Joseph Gunnels, and Julie Gunnels
Linda and Richard Mullin for Mildred Murphy and Arthur Cavaliere
Ric and Jackie Wheeler for Nicholas Alvarado and Jenna Coleman
Rita Supernaw for Teresa Lucia, Barbara Supernaw, Charles Supernaw, Doreen McLean, and Roderick Carl Church
Cynthia Anderson for Jack Anderson and Ann Garrigan
Susan and Roy Weinstock for Alan Weinstock
Yvonne Arcement for Eugene Arcement, Mae Arcement, Martin Bordelon, Gladys Bordelon, Martin Bordelon, Jr., Sharon Boudreaux, Jimmy Boudreaux, Louis Plauche
DeLusant Family for Claire Parsons and William Parsons
Craig Conboy for his parents Gerald. E. Conboy and Naomi R. Conboy
Sarah and Jonathan Monceaux for our grandparents Ingrid Migonis, John Migonis, Betty Jones, Emerson Jones, Mildred Duplechain, Alton Duplechain, Armida Monceaux, Ranzay Monceaux
Foundation Holiday Dinner/Dance Set for Dec. 1;
Tickets on Sale Now
Plans are set for the Holiday Dinner/Dance Dec. 1 organized by the Lake Monticello Community Foundation. This year, a limit of 90 tickets will be sold, first-come-first-served, with seating at 8-person tables.
Tickets to the event at the Ashlawn Clubhouse will cost $60 per person and include a plated dinner with a choice of entrees, plus music by Sh’Boom! Dinners are either salmon or pork loin, with potatoes, green beans, garden salad, rolls, assorted appetizers and a dessert buffet.
In addition to dancing, attendees will be able to preview the decorated trees for the Festival of Trees, which is the next day. There will also be drawings for valuable prizes and an opportunity to buy raffle tickets to win festival trees with all their valuable decorations.
Tickets can be purchased from any Lake Monticello Community Foundation board member or by contacting Alan Stewart at astewart52@gmail.com or texting 802-272-2595.
Second Annual
Lake Talent Showcase
Saturday, Sept. 16
Doors open 6:15, Show begins 7 p.m.
Tickets $25 per seat, $250 for reserved table for eight
10 local music groups
Wine, beer, soft drinks, Villa Nova pizza
Door prizes, 50/50 drawings
Proceeds benefit
Lake Monticello Community Foundation scholarship fund
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
The Foundation Fun Color Run Was a Huge Success!
Lake Monticello Community Foundation Annual Scholarship
The Lake Monticello Community Foundation is proud to award an annual $1500 scholarship to a resident high school senior who has improved the Lake Monticello and/or Fluvanna County communities through community service and volunteerism.
APPLICATION FORM
Instructions: Please fill out this scholarship form to the best of your knowledge and as accurately as possible.
Personal Information
Your Name:
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Names:
Address (include Town & Zip):
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
High School Information
Name of High School:
Are you in good academic standing? YES NO
List up to six volunteer community service activities and the grades (9th to 12th) during which you participated:
GRADE and ACTIVITY
Explain what you contributed in each of the above activities (in order that they are listed) and the number of hours you volunteered for each activity:
NUMBER OF HOURS
EXPLANATION OF YOUR CONTRIBUTION
Essay
How has community service impacted your years in high school, and what impact do you anticipate community service will have in your future? (500 words or less—add an additional page if needed)
Fluvanna Seniors Can Win Foundation Scholarship for Community Service
The Lake Monticello Community Foundation is offering its first annual Community Service Award $1,500 scholarship to Lake Monticello high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service. Applications are due by Feb. 28.
The Community Service Award scholarship can be won by any high school senior who lives in at the Lake and has completed at least 50 hours of community service in Fluvanna County.
“The Lake Monticello Community Foundation is looking for a student who engages in meaningful community service and volunteerism over an extended period of time (at least 50 to 200 hours),” said organizer and Foundation board member Scott Mein. “Meaningful is when students pick community service opportunities that are meaningful to them, reflect their passions, where they stay fully committed and can see how they are making a difference over time.”
Students don’t have to be going to college to qualify for the Foundation scholarship. "The money needs to be used for continuing your education, whether it is through a community college or university, trade school, armed forces, or specialized training like a police academy or fire and rescue,” Mein said.
Lake Monticello Community Foundation Came up BIG on the Fourth of July!
Foundation Organizes Parade to Honor Graduates
A parade organized by Lake Monticello Community Foundation volunteers to honor Fluvanna High School graduateswas a BIG success. Thanks to the grads, Lake Monticello Fire & Rescue, the police and sheriff's departments, and the classic car drivers...and all the volunteers who made the parade happen again this year!
The Lake Monticello Community Foundation wants to help Lakers get in the Swim this summer!
The Foundation will award a limited number of grants to deserving families and individuals to pay for pool memberships this summer.
If you or someone you know would like a pool membership but cannot afford one, we want to help. Applicants must be LMOA members (that includes homeowners & renters) in good standing and demonstrate a need for assistance.
Use the form below to apply for a pool membership grant, or email lakecommunityfoundation@gmail.com.
Foundation Looking Ahead!
Following two successful holiday efforts – the Wreath contest and the Memory Tree - the Lake Monticello Community Foundation is looking forward in this new year to marking our first anniversary in March by proposing some exciting projects to benefit the greater Lake Monticello community.
One of the things we’re looking into is possibly making one of the LMOA playgrounds all inclusive. In a community like this, we think it’s important for at least one of the playgrounds to be accessible to all.
We’ve still got a way to go before launching this. We have started research to learn what needs to be done to make a playground accessible, and what is feasible.
We need to get approval from the LMOA board to take on the project, and on what its parameters will be. And, of course, we’ll have to work closely with the LMOA administration and staff.
We look forward in the coming weeks to completing an agreement with LMOA on how projects can be approved in the future – including utilization of Foundation funds and procedures for facilitating projects once they are approved.
We will work in collaboration with LMOA on this and any project that impacts the Lake Monticello facilities and public spaces. We are currently working diligently with LMOA management and Board of Directors to finalize an agreement that defines our collaborative efforts and allows us to smoothly move forward projects that benefit the Lake community.
And even though we’ve had some very generous donations recently and our bank balance is building, we’ll need to raise more money to carry out any large project.
The great news is that the Lake Monticello Community Foundation is now fully certified by both the federal and state governments as a charity, which means all contributions are tax deductible. Getting that 501(c)(3) tax exempt status was one of the main reasons for forming the Foundation, since previous fund-raising attempts by LMOA and others were hampered by not being tax deductible.
After all, the entire goal of the Lake Monticello Community Foundation is to help make the Lake a better place, taking on projects that LMOA hasn’t budgeted for or doesn’t have the staff to do. All we ask from LMOA is ideas for what we can do for the Lake Monticello community, and their help in getting approval for the projects.
We welcome your ideas on ways the Lake Monticello Community Foundation can help make our community better—bonus points if you want to volunteer to help accomplish any of these ideas or contribute money towards a project.
So, look forward to word soon, we hope, on launching our next big project. We can’t wait to get started!
Nancy Parsons, Lake Monticello Community Foundation president
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Memorable Events and Projects
A holiday wreath decorating contest for Lake children
2020 Memory Tree
