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Member Portal

Resources, rules, and everything you need as a Westler Lake Association member.

What Membership Means

The Westler Lake Association is run by and for the lake community. Your dues fund maintenance, events, and the things that keep the lake worth coming back to every year.

Lake Access & Rights

Members in good standing have full access rights to the lake, boat launch, and shared shoreline areas maintained by the association.

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Event Priority

Early registration and members-first pricing for the Annual Poker Run, Muckfest, and all association-sponsored events.

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Community Voice

Attend and vote at the annual membership meeting. Help shape decisions on lake rules, improvements, and seasonal planning.

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Email Updates

Stay informed with seasonal newsletters, event announcements, water quality updates, and important notices from the board.

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Lake Maintenance

Your dues fund shoreline upkeep, aquatic invasive species monitoring, and the infrastructure that makes the lake what it is.

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Neighbor Network

Connect with the wider Westler Lake community, from year-round residents to seasonal families who’ve been coming for generations.

Join or Renew

Dues are collected annually and go directly toward operating the association, funding events, maintaining the lake, and covering any legal or administrative costs that come up during the year.

If you’re a property owner on or near Westler Lake, you’re eligible to join. Renewing members can pay online through our secure payment portal.

New members or those with questions about eligibility should reach out to the board directly.

Pay Dues Online Contact the Board
Annual Membership
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for current dues amount
  • Lake access rights
  • Event registration priority
  • Annual meeting vote
  • Newsletter & communications
  • Supports lake maintenance & upkeep
Pay Online

Lake Rules & Guidelines

These rules exist to keep Westler Lake safe, enjoyable, and in good shape for everyone. Please review them and share with your guests.

On the Water

  • All boats must be registered and display a current Indiana registration sticker.
  • Life jackets required for children 12 and under at all times on the water.
  • No wake within 200 feet of shore or docked watercraft.
  • No watercraft operation after dark without proper lighting.
  • Jet skis and PWC welcome; same rules apply as boats.
  • No dumping, discharge, or littering on or near the lake.

🌊 Lake Health

  • Inspect, clean, and dry all watercraft and gear before launching to prevent invasive species spread.
  • Zebra mussels are present in the region. Report any unusual growth to the board immediately.
  • No live bait fish may be released into the lake.
  • Limit fertilizer use near the shoreline to reduce algae growth.
  • Aquatic plants may not be removed or transplanted without board approval.

👥 Guests & Access

  • Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests on and off the water.
  • Non-member access to the lake is at the discretion of the board and property owners.
  • Commercial activity on the lake requires prior board approval.
  • Drone operation over the lake requires advance notice to neighbors.

Quiet Hours & Courtesy

  • Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily.
  • Music and amplified sound must be kept at reasonable levels during daytime hours.
  • Be considerate of property owners and adjacent landowners at all times.
  • Fireworks require advance notice to neighbors and must comply with Indiana law.

Rules are reviewed annually at the membership meeting. Contact the board with questions or to report a concern.

Association Board

The board is made up of fellow lake members who volunteer their time to keep the association running. Reach out with questions or concerns.

Officers
Brandon Altimus
President
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Brett Hahn
Vice President
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Mark Voss
Treasurer
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Nancy Cunningham
Secretary
Board Members
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Brad Grim
Board Member
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Cheryl Lapp
Board Member
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Brad Dove
Board Member
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Brad Hanway
Board Member
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Jonni Griffith
Board Member
Committees & Representatives
Poker Run Committee
Jessica Grim, Jonni Griffith, Nancy Cunningham, Shelley Mikesell
Social Media & IT
Mark Voss, Brett Hahn
5 Lakes Representatives
Megan Voss (Treasurer), Jessica Grim, Brandon Altimus

Board contact: info@westlerlake.com