Sand Dam Reservoir Association
The Official Web Page Of The SDRA, Chepachet, RI
SDRA BOARD MEETING
JUNE 30 2025
6:30 via GOOGLE MEET
AGENDA
Call to Order
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
OLD BUSINESS
URI Watershed Watch
Gatehouse
Proposal to Amend By Laws
Board Meeting Schedule for 2025 -2026
Board and Member Concerns
Adjournment
Annual Meeting
June 18, 2025
Glocester Town Hall
6:30 pm
It’s that time again, and we hope all can attend this very
important meeting! There will be reports from all the Board
Members who have been busy with all the happenings on
your lake. We will also discuss what will be happening this
year. What to watch out for and keep eyes open at all times
so we can stay informed and alert the right people so we can
address all problems in a timely fashion. It is so important to
work together to keep your lake healthy and beautiful.
Good morning . The algae on Keech is no longer visible as of this AM . The algae on S/S has decreased by 50% and I will check again tomorrow . They did tell us that sometimes it just goes away and they will only test if it is visible .
Best,
Deb
SDRA: IMPORTANT NOTICES
SDRA’s Annual Fundraiser: Saturday, May 17th 5 – 9:30 PM at Crystal Lake
● Attend the fundraiser! The success of this event depends on YOUR participation:
○ Have you invited family & friends?
○ Have you purchased your tickets yet?
○ Contact Judy (401) 486-8414 or Rico (603) 986-7532; colalucajudy@gmail.com
ricocolaluca@gmail.com
● Donate items to the SIlent Auction: This component of our fundraiser adds fun & funds.
○ Please check attics, cellars, barns and garages for items to donate
○ Prepare a BASKET with a theme (summer fun, movie tx, etc.)
○ Purchase an item for inclusion in the auction
○ Contact Cleo to let her know what you are bringing (and give her an estimated value if you can) Please do not bring items the night of fundraiser.
(401) 871-8115 or cleoamonti@gmail.com
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BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE!!!!!!!!
BOARD POSITIONS! Please consider serving in one of these important roles!
SDRA’s future & the health of our lake requires dedicated people to serve.
DIRECTOR: Each year, there is a single vacancy on theSDRA Board for the position of
DIRECTOR
Eligibility to serve, per our by-laws, requires that you are a member in good standing and have been an
SDRA member for at least one year.
● 3-year term
● Expected to attend all or most Board Meetings (can be done electronically when necessary)
● Hopefully would be able to help out from time to time on activities.
OFFICERS
OFFICERS: Serve 2-year terms, with a maximum of 2 sequential terms in the position held. Eligibility to serve, per our by-laws, requires that you are a member in good standing and have been an SDRA member for at least 3 years.
The 4 officer positions are: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer.
Note: Only one member of a family/property may serve on the Board at a time.
If you meet the specified membership requirements, and have a commitment to serve, please put your name forward for consideration by contacting: Rico 603-986-7532, ricocolaluca@gmail.com; or Janice neverneverlandjb@gmail.com 401-578-2308. If mailing, using the questions listed below, send to:
SDRA, PO Box 284, Chepachet, RI 02814, ATTN. Nominations Committee
The Nominating Committee seeks to present a proposed slate of nominees to the membership at the Annual Meeting in June. Please respond by May 3rd! Thank you for considering service as a Board member.
NAME: __________________________________PHONE #: _______________
EMAIL:__________________________________________________________
POSITION(S) OF INTEREST: ( ) Director ( ) President ( ) Vice-president ( ) Secretary ( )
Treasurer ( ) Any Position Please add any information about background, skills or
interest that
SDRA BOARD MEETING
April 28 2025
GOOGLE MEET 6:30
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
OLD BUSINESS
WATERSHED WATCH
MEMBERSHIP
LITTER
FUNDRAISER
GATEHOUSE
HERBICIDES
INKIND
NEW BUSINESS
BOARD AND MEMBER CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
SDRA 4/2025
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
● Lake refill started March 1st.
● Our lake began to refill on March 1 which is also the date we started last
year. Keach Dam will close their lower gate on April 1. How fast our lake refills
will be determined by the amount of rain that occurs.
SAVE THE DATE Tickets on sale now!
● Saturday, May 17th is our primary fundraiser & its success depends on YOUR
participation. You have many ways to participate, but 2 are especially noteworthy:
○ By purchasing tickets & attending, along with your family & friends (Tables of 10 are
recommended if that works for you)
○ Donating items for the Silent Auction! Success of the Silent Auction depends on donations
from our local businesses and from you!
■ START SEARCHING YOUR BARNS, ATTICS, WHEREVER FOR ITEMS TO DONATE TO
THE AUCTION
■ CONSIDER:
● an individual item to purchase and donate
● an artistic creation of yours and/or jewelry you no longer wear
● a gift basket you prepare or purchase
● Cleo has baskets that need filling – contact her with your offer to fill a basket with
items that are a theme of your choice: also, if you have baskets or containers,
please contact Cleo at cleoamonti@gmail.com or 401-871-8115 (call or text)
○ More information about the Crystal Lake Fundraiser will follow next month.
EARTH DAY Rain or shine
● Earth Day cleanup this year will be held on Saturday, April 26th. Meet at the pavilion on Main St.Chepachet 9:00AM for your location to be picked. SDRA has long been a
partner in this valued initiative; our members typically work on cleaning the area across from
the Transfer Station. Please
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Let’s all be vigilant for any invasive weeds we might see.
Encouraging tables of 10, but of course will sell single tickets. We aim to please! Invite family & friends!
● Preparing for the Silent Auction is now our focus!
Judy & Rico are the contacts for tickets.They will have a standby list in case tickets later become available from last-minute cancellations. colalucajudy@gmail.com; ricocolaluca@gmail.com Text or call Judy @401-486-8414
Some of our most successful items last year came from items people donated from their homes, attics, garages – please search your surroundings for items to donate.
Hand-crafted items, paintings, all forms of artistic works did great also.
Gift Baskets always seem popular. You can prepare one yourself or donate items for the empty baskets Cleo has collected.
Please let Cleo know as much in advance as possible what you will be donating, whether an individual item, a themed gift basket, items to fill a basket, unwanted items that might be someone else’s treasure, etc. cleoamonti@gmail.com (401) 871-8115
Success of this event stems from the generous commitments of the fabulous Six Down band, Kevin Kitson’s wine donations, the Crystal Lake venue & food, & donations from our local businesses and YOU.
Please contribute to the Silent Auction if you can.
SDRA BOARD MEETING
March 31, 2025
Google Meet
AGENDA
Call to Order
REPORTS OF THE OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
OLD BUSINESS
Membership
Fundraiser
Herbicides
Gatehouse
NEW BUSINESS
Board and Member Concerns
Adjournment
All are welcome, please email Deb @ debsilva7771@gmail.com
JANUARY 27 2025
GOOGLE MEET
6:30 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
SECRETARY
OLD BUSINESS
WATERSHED WATCH UPDATE
RAIN GARDEN UPDATE
MEMBERSHIP DUES UPDATE
DRAWDOWN UPDATE
LITTER
INKIND REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
FUND RAISER PLANNING
GATE HOUSE
BOARD AND MEMBER CONCERNS
ADJOURNMENT
Sand Dam Reservoir Association 
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