Big Lake MO Improvement Association

Big Lake MO Improvement Association April 1952 record flooding hit the area. Thousands evacuated along the MO River. Flood stage Rulo 17 ft; Rulo gauge read 25.6 ft Spring. Damage was widespread.

Big Lake, indistinguishable from the river, In 1956 some residents/lake supporters created the BLIA to keep thriving! How did the Big Lake Improvement Association get created?? In April of 1952 a record flood hit the area, causing thousands to evacuate along the Missouri River Valley. Flood stage at Rulo was 17 feet; the Rulo gauge read 25.6 feet at its highest mark that spring. With that record v

olume of water, Big Lake became indistinguishable from the river itself. As the area recovered, a group of residents and lake supporters banded together in 1956 in a bid to keep Big Lake thriving. BLIA (Big Lake Improvement Association) was born. It was the start of a tradition of community spirit and volunteerism that would serve Big Lake well in the years ahead.

Interested in volunteering this year for any of the 2026 Events?? LET US KNOW!!! Just hit the "Volunteer" button on our ...
03/30/2026

Interested in volunteering this year for any of the 2026 Events?? LET US KNOW!!! Just hit the "Volunteer" button on our website! Easy peasy Google sign up sheet takes just a couple minutes to let us know what you would like to join in on!

Other examples of maintenance and beautification projects are: the historical Catron Cemetery on Diamond Lane and the park on Fairlane Drive. Adopt a Highway Projects

🤩 The BLIA events are starting soon!!! This one will be great for you to get your things organized and dispose of things...
03/30/2026

🤩 The BLIA events are starting soon!!! This one will be great for you to get your things organized and dispose of things you may not have means to get rid of for a little "Spring Cleaning". Check out details below and keep an eye out for all of the upcoming events this year is gonna' be AWESOME!

Gather, clean up & haul items to collection location to help you with some of your Spring cleaning!

🎉The BLIA’s 14th annual golf tournament is coming up soon!!! We are looking for hole sponsors and if you would like to d...
03/26/2026

🎉The BLIA’s 14th annual golf tournament is coming up soon!!! We are looking for hole sponsors and if you would like to donate, any and all Donations are very much appreciated!! Just click on the golf picture and it will link you to our website for all the details! Hit the RSVP button to submit a sign up sheet for your team today!!  20 team limit so don’t miss out on your spot!🔥

Big Lakes' Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser is coming right up! 4-person scramble, an 18 hole tournament and a shotgun start with a limit of 20 teams so HURRY click the RSVP to SIGN UP!

HUGE thank you to all who entered the Big Lake Flag Design contest!!!! There were some awesome ideas and WE HAVE A WINNE...
03/24/2026

HUGE thank you to all who entered the Big Lake Flag Design contest!!!! There were some awesome ideas and WE HAVE A WINNER!! CONGRATULATIONS to CHERRY BYE!! Her design has been chosen to be used for the 2026 Big Lake Flag fundraiser! Again, thank you ALL who sent your entries in!! We loved to see all of the participation! Flags for purchase will be COMING SOON!

03/14/2026
📣DEADLINE Friday, March 20, 2026‼️FLAG DESIGN ENTRY & BLIA MOWING BIDS‼️SEND TO: 📧email at biglakeimprove@gmail.com OR📬b...
03/14/2026

📣DEADLINE Friday, March 20, 2026‼️FLAG DESIGN ENTRY & BLIA MOWING BIDS‼️

SEND TO:
📧email at [email protected] OR
📬by mail to 407 Lake Shore Dr., Big Lake, MO 64437‼️

🤩 it’s HERE‼️💥The Big Lake Improvement Association  wants to give another HUGE thank you to the Sunshine Electronic Disp...
03/14/2026

🤩 it’s HERE‼️

💥The Big Lake Improvement Association wants to give another HUGE thank you to the Sunshine Electronic Display Corp. for DONATING OUR BRAND NEW digital LED sign‼️This would not be possible at this time without their generosity‼️

The new sign has been 🤗 FULLY installed today and is up and running ready for Big Lake’s Sponsorship Ad’s and upcoming events!

“It takes a Village” 🫶 Another BIG Thank you to anyone & everyone who had a part in this awesome addition being organized, donating their time and efforts, transporting & learning new digital systems to maintain it!

We are part of an amazing community and we can’t wait to see you all soon come Spring!

Be a part of a great thing! 🫵🏻 can help too! Go to our website and become a BLIA Member for just $50.00! There is NO obligation to volunteer unless your heart calls you to! 😍 Your membership fees help maintain the lake, the Community Building and keep Big Lake recreational for all‼️

🥳LETS DO 2026‼️

BLIA Website below👇👇👇👇👇

https://www.biglakeimprovementassociation.com/

💥COMING SOON!💥🤩A better way to visibly communicate to our community and its supporters‼️🤗Special "Thank You" to Sunshine...
03/11/2026

💥COMING SOON!💥

🤩A better way to visibly communicate to our community and its supporters‼️

🤗Special "Thank You" to Sunshine Electronic Display Corp. for generously donating our new LED sign‼️

🥳This exciting addition will greatly increase our visibility in the community, helping us promote BLIA events and connect with more Sponsors who support our Big Lake, MO‼️

Thank you to all who have sent in your flag contest entries! Don’t forget the deadline is THIS month! See details below!
03/05/2026

Thank you to all who have sent in your flag contest entries! Don’t forget the deadline is THIS month! See details below!

🚨When we said we had exciting things coming this year we meant it!!! Get your thinking caps on! WE WANT YOU 🫵🏻 to play a HUGE part of our next fundraising FLAG design!!!

Here comes the BIG LAKE FLAG DESIGN CONTEST! FLAGS OF ALL SIZES SHOWCASING YOUR DESIGN with YOUR NAME credited for design on each and every flag! ANYONE CAN ENTER, no membership requirement & no age requirement so kids and adults bring in your designs!

Here’s the scoop:
THEME: BIG LAKE

BASIC RULES:
Keep it ORIGINAL & CLASSY Big Lake😊

NO DATES OR YEARS for flags to be used for many yeas to come‼️

DEADLINE FOR DESIGN ENTRY: Friday, March 20, 2026. 🗓️

WINNER VOTED: Saturday, March 21, 2026🏆

HOW TO ENTER🎟️:
1. Email your entry design to [email protected] with your name and phone number.📧
2. Physically mail your entry to 407 Lake Shore Drive, Big Lake, MO 64437.‼️ NOTE deadline still applies, postage stamped prior only does not apply. They must physically received by deadline.📬

WHAT DOES THE CONTEST WINNER GET?
ONE FREE FLAG OF ANY SIZE AVAILABLE YOU CHOOSE🏴
Designers name credited small on every single flag!🥇
Winner of the Design Contest will be voted on Saturday, March 21, 2026 and the flag production will begin‼️

🤪SO DON’T WAIT! Anyone can enter and as many designs as your heart desires. Only ONE design will be chosen and printed. READY, SET, GO!🖌️🎨

Address

407 Lake Shore Drive
Big Lake, MO
64437

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