ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BALLOT
LONG LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023

Please check the nominees for whom you are voting. If you wish to submit a write-in candidate instead, clearly print the name in the blank provided and check the mark for the write-in candidate(s). Please vote for each highlighted board position and ballot initiative as provided below:

One Year Term:

President: Dave Baker

Vice President: Rick Dahlstrom

BOARD MEMBERS (Vote for no more than 3): (term expires in 2026)

Dave Porath (1st term)

Dave has been living on the lake since 2010 and purchased a home in Eastwood Shores in 2015. He and his wife Stephanie, along with their children and grandchildren, appreciate family time and many outdoor activities. Dave works in the financial services industry as a Senior Vice President for Baird Private Wealth Management. He has served on boards and worked in volunteer organizations previously and appreciates the efforts required. Most recently, Dave served two years as President of the Eastwood Shores Association.

Becki Watson (2nd term)

Becki has been spending summers on Long Lake for over 35 years. She moved up as a year- round resident in 2014. I have always loved the outdoors. I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking with my dog, skiing (water and snow) and riding horses. I love being able to help protect our beautiful lake and keep it clean and safe for everyone to enjoy.

Brent Schnell (2nd term)

Brent Schnell was a Long Lake Association Member for several years while living in the Chicago area as his family prepared to build a permanent residence on Long Lake. Brent’s 30+ year career has been focused in sales and business development with high tech companies like Motorola, Tellabs, Cisco, etc. as well as several high tech start-up companies. Brent was a member/volunteer with the West Saddlebag Lake Association in Decatur, MI for over 20 years before coming to Long Lake. Brent has a BS from Michigan State University; a MS from the University of Michigan and a MBA from the University of Chicago. Brent and his wife Laurie and son Tyler have lived on Long Lake since March, 2016. He was the Long Lake Association President from 2021-2023.

Or write in*:

Ballot initiatives:

Approve by-law changes as proposed on the LLA website*

Approve change to mission statement to include Mickey & Ruth lakes.

*Get details regarding the proposed bylaw changes at: https://longlakeassociation.com

*LLA By-laws VI. (9.ELECTIONS item c) state that: write-in votes are acceptable, provided that the write-in candidate has agreed to serve. Please note: If you write in votes, DO NOT go over the required limit of votes, which includes any nominees you have selected and voted for.

According to the by-laws, ballots for officers and directors should be returned to the Election Committee or are acceptable at the Annual Meeting up to thirty minutes after the opening of the business meeting.