Planning and Community Development Department

December 1, 2018

Barbara Hayden, Director
Planning and Community Development Department
227 W 1st St Suite 100
Duluth, MN 55802

Dear Director Hayden,

It is again our pleasure to strongly support The Vermilion Lake Association’s 2019 aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention program at Lake Vermilion. We experienced firsthand the program during the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The enhancement and preservation of the waters of Lake Vermilion is of extreme importance to our organization. The Vermilion Lake Association is to be applauded and recognized for their diligence in trying to prevent the introduction of invasive species into Lake Vermilion.

This letter indicates our strong support of the Vermilion Lake Association’s grant application to the St. Louis County’s AIS Prevention Program.

Sincerely,

Lonnie Johnson, Chairman
Lake Vermilion Guides League

The Lake Vermilion Guides League

The Lake Vermilion Guides League (LVGL) was formed in 2006 and was registered with the State of Minnesota as a corporation. In January 2015 the Internal Revenue Service issued a letter designating the LVGL as a tax exempt charitable 501 (c) (3) organization. The LVGL is organized under a set of bylaws, articles of incorporation and a code of ethics. Our mission is: “To foster the development and promotion of fishing and associated activities by providing the means for education, preservation and conservation of those natural resources that are important to fishing and to the enhancement of fellowship and camaraderie among fishermen and women.” Shortly after its formation the VGL recognized that fishing in Minnesota is a core value. The LVGL decided that they could provide an opportunity to expose youth to the outdoor activity of angling as well somehow show our Veterans a new venue of appreciation. The Take a Kid Fishing days summer event has entertained and educated over 1000 youth in its first ten years. At the same time over 600 Veterans have enjoyed a day on the water catching a few fish and sharing stories with comrades. The LVGL has also assisted local schools with an Ice fishing event that has become another enjoyable day.

These events, not only provide wonderful experiences for our youth and veterans but also showcases the beauty of Lake Vermilion. The LVGL also demonstrates how important this resource is to our area and to all of Minnesota by educating event goers about invasive species and the importance of preserving the lake and the resources that abound in Lake Vermilion. These important and fun days are only made possible by the generous donations of both time and money by businesses and individuals. All of these events take many hours of preparation and organization. If you would like to volunteer or make a tax deductible donation to help with these events: You can contact us by mail, email or phone.

Address:
Lake Vermilion Guides League
PO Box 748
Tower, MN 55790
Email: pbakken@frontiernet.net
Phone: 218-780-3385
Thank you and we will “see you on the water”