LLA members enjoy the annual meeting celebration on the deck at UYC.
Taking place at a new venue – University Yacht Club – the Lake Lanier Association’s leadership earned plenty of bragging rights for its successes and programs of the past 12 months. With more than 500 members in attendance, the Sunday afternoon event celebrated the organization’s accomplishments, awards and economic impact.
“The event was a success from so many angles,” said Victoria Clevenger, executive director. “All of our projects are right on target and the support of our members and business sponsors is at one of its highest points. The celebration set the tone for the next 12 months of progress.”
At the VIP Reception ahead of the general meeting, LLA President Todd Baxter reported that a recent study by the US Army Corps of Engineers showed that the Lake Lanier Association’s programs have resulted in a nearly $1 million economic impact nationally.
LLA Board Members pose during the 2025 Annual Meeting.
“Calculating LLA’s environmental programs, recreational initiatives and volunteer hours, the Corps’ report showed that the value of these contributions to be $827,377” Baxter said. “Effectively that amount exceeds the association’s annual budget. We are proud of these accomplishments, and we would not be able to give back to the community without the help of our members, business sponsors and leadership.”
An annual highlight, LLA presented its awards:
Robert Eidson, longtime volunteer, received the Charlie Spencer Award. Eidson collects trash from the lake’s parks year-round; he served as Shore Sweep Captain at Little River Park in its inaugural year as a collection site.
Marine Specialties, Inc. received the annual Val Perry Award.
Marine Specialties Inc. was awarded the Val Perry Award, Business Sponsor of the Year for its many years of support and service to the association, most recently for the Project Armor initiative to protect the shoreline and islands from further erosion.
The event included music by Another Shot band, a silent auction and giveaways. The Sheila Davis Group was the Signature Sponsor for the eighth consecutive year.
“The LLA certainly appreciated everyone at University Yacht Club from the early planning stages through the execution of the event,” Clevenger said. “Everyone seemed so proud to showcase University Yacht Club’s property to LLA’s membership and friends.”
The Sheila Davis Group was the Signature Sponsor for the eighth consecutive year.
The annual report is available at the group’s website, lakelanier.org, and includes details of each of LLA’s accomplishments.
Photos: by Amanda Beth Photography
