Lake Chaweva Bulletin Board

The Lake does not have a full-time maintenance staff so we can only hire someone/company to do needed work, or do it ourselves as volunteers. With the price of everything going up and in order to save our limited funds, several members have been working to patch potholes, cut back limbs and vines growing into/over the roads, and open clogged ditches and drains.

We ask all residents to help out by keeping the ditch line and any drains in front of your property clear of debris. Controlling the water and keeping it off of the road will help reduce potholes.

Additionally, B-Section road is a major concern and there are plans underway to do repairs. This will cause some limited traffic flow times and we will inform all residents on B-Section when the road will be closed for construction, but we are keenly aware that EMS access needs to be maintained.  More to come as the project nears.

The new stem for the emergency drain valve was successfully installed on 29 July by Underwater Services. The also did an underwater inspection of the riser and the emergency drain intake, and reported that everything is in good working condition. 

As of 24 July 2026

Dear Lake Chaweva Members, 

As you know, Lake Chaweva dues have increased. The increase was voted on and passed by the membership at the 2026 Annual meeting. This brings the annual dues to $860.00 per house and $100.00 for each extra lot. It had been 14 years since an increase in fees for the primary lot. I am creating and updating invoices for 2026-2027 and will send them as soon as possible. If you have already made payment(s) for 2026-2027 dues it will be reflected in the invoice. 

***IMPORTANT**

WAYS TO PAY YOUR DUES

The easiest and most cost-effective way to pay dues is by check, money order, bank draft, or a check service such as ‘Chime’. 

If payments are made through PayPal a 2.9% fee will be deducted from your payment. Example: If a $100.00 payment through PayPal only $97.10 is received; however, if $860.00 is paid, the fee is $24.94. You are charged up front by PayPal for the fee. 

If paying through WAVE again, 2.9% fee is charged but I then must invoice each payment for the WAVE fee. As I am becoming more proficient on the accounting software, I will be checking each invoice for the WAVE fee from the previous year and making sure it has been added to each invoice paid through WAVE. 

All receipts and invoices will be sent through WAVE and will be emailed unless I have been notified otherwise. 

Invoicing is proving to be a long process but I plan to have all invoices emailed or mailed by August 1, 2026

Respectfully,

Ruia Roberts, Treasurer Lake Chaweva Club

We are pet friendly, and we know you love your pets.  Please make sure that all pets are wearing a collar and dogs are on a leash when being walked, and restricted to the owners property if they are outdoors.  Vicious and dangerous dogs will be reported to the Humane Society, and owners may face community sanctions and/or legal penalties if any of their dogs causes harm to other individuals.

We have an uptick in feral cats.  Cats without collars or otherwise determined to be wild or feral could be trapped and relocated. Please be sure to spay or neuter any pets that roam free. 

As of 24 July 2026

2026 LCC ANNUAL MEETING

The 2026 LCC Annual Meeting resulted in three by-law amendments and/or additions and dues increase for primary lots.

(see previous e-mail for explanations)

1. Dog by-law amended with fees for violations

2. Table of Contents added to the by-law document

3. Building and grounds addition to include chickens and bees.

4. $200.00 dues increase for primary lot.

See ‘Letter from the LCC Treasurer’ for more information concerning dues and invoicing.

LCC Board Officers:

Ben Robinson-President

Brian Hitchcock-Vice President

Kathryn Kukura-Secretary

Ruia Roberts-Treasurer

Additional Board members are: Pam Kessler, Mark Knotts, John Sargent, Charlie Purdue, and Teresa Nunley.

LCC PROJECTS

You may have noticed quite a bit of work around the lake, especially volunteer work.

*Brian Hitchcock and Steve Fish have been fixing potholes with existing materials.

*Brian Hitchcock has been assessing the drains and ditches and clearing when he can.

*Sandy Yingst & Ruia Roberts (mostly Sandy) have cleared and organized the clubhouse.

*Kyle Higgins purchased a tiller and cleared the weeds at the beach, looks great.

*Christy Trimble picked up debris/wood and put pool noodles on the ropes at the beach.

*Brian Hitchcock fixed the electric and outdoor lights at the gate entrance and exit.

*Brian Hitchcock fixed the plumbing in the women’s restroom at the clubhouse.

*Brian Hitchcock fixed the gutters at the clubhouse.

*Sandy Yingst and Ruia Roberts trimmed the shrubs at the gatehouse.

*Sandy Yingst keeps the flowers on the wall at the gatehouse looking great.

*Steve Fish has taken on the projects of B Section road and the dam repair. He is currently receiving bids for the road and dam repair will start next week.

*Teresa Nunley has been researching fountains and aeration for the lake.

*Geronimo Scott is developing a way to build fountains.

*Ruia Roberts has been cutting vines from lake property trees.

*Docks are being assessed and owners notified if in disrepair.

*Steve Fish is updating the lakechaweva.com

website to remain current.

*Brian Hitchcock demolished, removed and disposed of the unsafe playground equipment at the ballfield area

UPCOMING PROJECTS

*Repairs on the dam will begin next week.

Underwater Specialists will be repairing the dam riser and inspecting the underwater portion of the dam.

*Steve Fish has completed a scope of service for B Section Road and repairs should begin as soon as bids are received and approved.

*Work on the clubhouse will continue - painting, cleaning, and drainage.

Lake Chaweva Club

Website: www.lakechaweva.com

Email: lakechaweva@aol.com

No motorcycles or ATV's allowed on Lake Property.  Residents are welcome to park their vehicles in their driveways or on their lots, however, any vehicles parked on Lake property must be properly registered or may be towed at owners expense.

Please be cautious when spending time near foliage.  We have two confirmed cases of Lyme disease.   Lyme disease is a bacterial infection you get from the bite of an infected tick. At first, Lyme disease usually causes symptoms such as a rash, fever, headache, and fatigue. But if it is not treated early, the infection can spread to your joints, heart, and nervous system. Prompt treatment can help you recover quickly. WV is home to the Deer Tick which carries Lyme Disease.

We love our wildlife here at Lake Chaweva.   We do, however, have an over abundance of non-native species and native species alike.  That is not healthy for our other resident lake wildlife.  The overpopulation of geese greatly raises the E-Coli level in our lake, and the non-native ducks contribute to a waste issue.  Please do not feed the waterfowl.  Feeding the water fowl can result in a written warning followed by a fine assessed by the HOA.  

Please be safe and enjoy the abundance of fish species found in Lake Chaweva.  Please do not leave trash or waste in or around the water.  Remember Lake Chaweva is strictly Catch-and-release!  Please send us photos of the BIG one!

Please be careful when swimming.  Young children and those with little swimming experience should always use life jackets in or on the water. Children under 13 must be supervised at all times by an adult.  Lake Chaweva is not liable for any accidents while utilizing the lake.  There is no lifeguard on duty at any time on Lake Chaweva.​ ​As always, play safe and never swim alone. 

Lake Chaweva Club does not employ maintenance personnel. Therefore, any work that needs to be done is either hired out to someone who provides the service (like grass cutting), or done by community volunteers.

In order to save as much money as possible, please help the community by volunteering when the call goes out, if you can.