IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA
BUSH LAKE CHAPTER
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Chapter Rules / Policies

     

IWLA Bush Lake Chapter is a private property owner in a residential neighborhood.  Keep all noise and traffic at low levels out of respect to our neighbors.  Please help keep the grounds free of litter...Pack it in – Pack it all out

 
 
     

Use of Property by Children and Guests:

  • An adult chapter member must be present with guests, and with children under 18, at all times.
  • Adult chapter member is responsible for the safety and behavior of their guests, and will be responsible for any damages.
   
     

Beach and Swimming Safety:

  • Beach is unsupervised - swim at your own risk
  • Parents must supervise their children at all times on the beach and in the swimming area
  • Members may not reserve the beach area
  • No fishing in the swimming area (risk of losing hooks)
  • Dogs are not permitted on the beach (exercise by the canoe rack area)
  • Respect the safety and rights of other beach users and swimmers at all times 
   
     

Dogs:

  • Dogs are not permitted on the beach (exercise by the canoe rack area).
  • Dogs must be under control at all times.
  • Dogs shall be leashed when other families are present (especially with children present).
  • Owners are responsible for clean-up and proper disposal of pet waste.
 
     

Hours:

  • Chapter grounds close at 10pm.
  • Members and their guests must leave the chapter property by 10pm, unless a written permit for extended hours has been provided by the chapter’s board of directors, in response to a written request.
  • IWLA-Bush Lake is a private property owner in a residential neighborhood.  Keep all noise and traffic at low levels out of respect to our neighbors. 
 
     

Gate:

  • Close & Lock Gate when Entering & Leaving (except with posted chapter event)
  • Make arrangements for guests or family members arriving separately to gain access to the property (ie. cell phone, having someone wait at the gate with a key), but do not leave the gate open.
  • Do not block private driveways while waiting outside of gate / Do not park outside of gate.
  • Drive Slow & Safe when entering or leaving the chapter property – 20 mph is plenty.
  • Keep all noise and traffic -speed at low levels, out of respect to our neighbors.
  • Gate lock is changed annually in mid-February.  Members receive a new key when they renew their annual membership. 
 
     

Canoe/Kayak Storage:

  • A limited number of racks are available to members for canoe-kayak storage. Annual rack rental is $50.
  • All stored watercraft must have a current DNR license and be in accordance with chapter requirements and policies
  • All stored watercraft should be securely tied down to prevent from being blown off the racks.
  • The chapter is not responsible for theft of or damage that may occur to canoes/kayaks stored on the racks  
  • For more information on rack-rental availability, email requests to: bushlakeikes@gmail.com
 
     

Use of lodge:  

  • Member-hosted events at the Lodge require a reservation through the caretaker.
  • Only Bush Lake Chapter members are able to reserve the lodge.
  • The lodge may be reserved by members for groups up to 30.
  • Member making the reservation must be present during the entire event and is responsible for the safety and behavior of guests and for any damages.
  • $25 refundable damage deposit is required to hold a reservation
  • Member must be present before guests arrive
  • Member must provide gate opening & closing for arriving guests.  Guest vehicles must not block private driveways of neighbors. - Parking  outside the gate is not allowed.
  • Member must provide parking attendant, to efficiently park guest vehicles within chapter property, to allow access & parking by other chapter members.
  • Groups must bring their own paper products, trash bags, and firewood.
  • The reserving member must clean-up the lodge and pack out all refuse.
  • Parking is limited and users are encouraged to carpool.
  • Cars may not drive or park on the lawn near the lodge.
  • Extinguish your fire completely before you leave the property.
  • Pack it in – Pack it all out  -  Please help keep the grounds free of litter.
  • Spring, Summer and Fall usage fee is $2 per person, with a minimum fee of $25 (maximum of 12 cars).
  • Winter usage fee is $4/person, with a minimum fee of $40 (maximum of 8 cars).
  • Contact Chapter Caretaker for checking lodge availability and reservations – pwerdmann@yahoo.com
 
     

Picnic Tables & Fire Pits:

  • Tables, fire pits, barbeque grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Be respectful and share with other members when there is high demand.
  • Extinguish your fire completely before you and your guests leave the property
  • Keep picnic tables on concrete pads.  Keep all fires in designated fire pits only
  • Pack it in-pack it all out  (please help keep the grounds free of litter).   
 
 
 
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