Thanks to contributions from the NH Lakes Association, the Maine Courtesy Boat Inspector Program,
the GELIA Treasury and volunteer efforts, the Lake Host program continues to be the first line of defense
in the protection of Great East against an aquatic invasive species infestation. Once again we successfully
dodged a bullet when Dylan Venell discovered a large fragment of variable milfoil on a visiting
boat from Lake Winnipesauke. Thanks go to our paid staff Dylan and his co-hosts Tessa Venell, Jay
Fugarazzo, Chris MacKay and John Hendrick who put in many hours this season to inspect 1005 boats
and educate the visitors about the needs to preserve water quality.

Once again our dedicated volunteers gave up their valuable vacation time to man the launch on weekend
mornings. Big pats on the back go to John Ciardi, Don and Catherine Mills, Win Robin, and the
unrelated Smith trio: Dorothy, Doug, and Nancy. Please consider volunteering next summer it's a
great way to show your pride in Great East, get to know your neighbors and help us qualify for the
grant funds that keep the program alive.