Lake St. Catherine Conservation Fund, Inc.

10/29/2026

LSCCF yearly Raffle:
We are very close to receiving approval for our new harvesting permit, and once it is approved, we will need funding for equipment that will help improve Little Lake conditions for your recreational use.
Operating the harvesting program costs more than $40,000 each year. We receive $20,000 from the Town of Wells and a small grant from the DEC, but the remaining cost must be covered through membership dues, donations, and fundraising efforts.
If you have not already purchased a lottery ticket, please buy one today. This fundraiser puts $12,000 directly into the harvesting fund—and it could put $1,000 in your pocket.
You can go to our website www.lakematters.com and use the Raffle Ticket tab to pay by Venmo, PayPal or CC. OR you can mail a check to LSCCF, PO Box 52, Wells VT 05774
Your chances to win are 1 in 25. We sell only 300 tickets, and each ticket costs just $80.
Every ticket gives you 12 chances to win $1,000. In theory, one ticket could win up to 12 times!
The first winning ticket will be drawn on December 8, so now is the time to participate.
Your support helps keep the harvesting program moving forward and helps protect the lake we all enjoy.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us improve and preserve Little Lake.
Sincerely,
Lake St. Catherine Conservation Fund

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10/19/2026

Another beautiful day at the lake. The sad news is when I go to Wells Lakeside Park and the docks are out because it means fall is really here.

10/19/2026

October 19th already! That means seven weeks from tomorrow we begin the new raffle year with the first pull on December 8th, 2026.
On that day someone will have an additional $1000.00 for the holidays! Could it be you? Let me recap our raffle - $80.00 per ticket and every month from Dec 2026 to Nov 2027 we pull a ticket and that person wins $1000.00. Then the winning ticket is returned to the drum for yet another chance to win next month! We only sell 300 tickets and that means you have a 1 in 25 chance to win. Those are great odds!! The cost? At $80.00 that breaks down to $1.67 a week. This past year so far we have had winners from Florida, Vermont, New York, Connecticut, Virginia and Ohio. A couple of these winners have also won in past years. The best part about buying a ticket? You are helping to support the LSCCF in collaboration with it's partners and we are committed to restoring and sustaining the ecological health of Little Lake. Our primary focus is to ensure the continued enjoyment of navigable waters, family-friendly swimming, healthy fish habitats and a resilient ecosystem for current and future generations. The organization looks to accomplish this through science-based, community backed management that aligns with Vermont's public trust doctrine.
You may buy tickets through our website - lakematters.com and use paypal, venmo or a credit card or you can mail a check to LSCCF PO Box 52, Wells, VT 05774 and we will mail your ticket stubs to you.

10/18/2026

LSCCF Board Meeting Minutes 9/19/2026
Unapproved Approved 10/17/26
Directors in attendance: Robin, Tina, Bill, Laurel
Via Zoom: Jerry, Pete, Bob, Owen, Dave E.
Meeting called to order: 10:09AM

o First order of business was for the board to appoint Treasurer and Secretary
Bill made a motion to appoint Tina as Treasurer, Owen 2nd – so moved
Bill made the motion to appoint Laurel as Secretary, Tina 2nd – so moved

o Call to approve meeting minutes from August/Approved unanimously

o Financial Report – Tina
Tina noted that the harvester is our greatest expense and recent conveyor maintenance was necessary yet spending still aligns with previous years.
o Harvesting
Harvesting contract renewal process was reviewed, noting that fuel costs have doubled therefore hourly rates will need to increase for next year. Harvest permit is in the works with the State. There was discussion of the lily pads and concerns of their growth in lake channels.
o Legislative Status
Bill provided updates on the legislative project, noting that meetings with Terry Williams, Patty McCoy and Chris Pritchard went well. David shared details about the upcoming meeting preparations, including the invitation process and the need to present scientific evidence of success beyond a single example. An October 8th meeting at town hall with various stakeholders including lake associations, legislators, and scientists had been set prior, but has been postponed in order to allow time for more research.
o Fundraising
The quilt raffle generated roughly $300.00 profit. Thank you to Madeline Salottolo for creating this wonderful quilt. Winner was Colton Laurent from VA.
The current fundraiser is the raffle and sales this year are way behind what was experienced in the past. There will be another email push for members and more coverage on Facebook.
o New Business
Continuing with meetings, research and applications for harvesting.

o Motion to adjourn: Motion made by Tina, Bill 2nd – motion passed at 11:15AM
Respectively submitted
Laurel Gilman, Secretary

10/17/2026

What a beautiful fall day to be at the lake.

10/13/2026

Raffle tickets can be purchased on our website, lakematters.com using venmo, PayPal or credit card. Or you can send a check TO LSCCF PO Box 52 Wells,VT 05774 and we will send your ticket stubs to you
$80.00 per ticket, each month for a year a ticket is pulled and $1000.00 check is sent to you. Your winning ticket is returned to the drum for another chance to win in the following months
We only sell 300 tickets so the odds of winning are high!

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10/13/2026

09/24/2026

$1000.00 Prize
Monthly Raffle Ticket Sales
Tickets are on sale now for $80.00 each.
$80.00 will purchase one ticket to be included in next year's raffle drawings with the first one being drawn in December. We only sell 300 tickets and there will be 12 winning tickets drawn during the year. One ticket per month and the winning ticket is always returned to the barrel for another chance to win in the following months. This year we had one lucky ticket drawn twice already.
Purchase your ticket/s now by going to our website: lakematters.com - payment by PayPal, Venmo, credit card
OR
send your check to LSCCF PO Box 52, Wells, VT 05774
and we will be happy to send your tickets to you
OR
Contact a director

09/14/2026

Hello from Lake St Catherine! It may be September already, but the days have been gorgeous! Warm days, cool nights. It seems like a short time ago we were drawing the first winner of 2026 LSCCF raffle/lottery and yet we just drew winner number 10 last week. Just two more drawings and all the tickets will be removed from the barrel to make way for the new potential winning ticket stubs. This year's winners have been from the following states: Florida, Vermont, New York, Virginia, Connecticut and Ohio!
First one is drawn on December 8th, 2026.
As a recap of this great raffle. Each month a lucky winner receives a check in the amount of $1000.00 and their winning ticket is returned for a chance to win again. We only sell 300 tickets so the odds are 1 in 300, tickets are $80.00, which breaks done to $6.65 a month or $1.67 per week. How many of us drop a couple bucks a week on a lottery where the odds of winning are 1 in a million, or more. The odds are in your favor with LSCCF. This is our biggest fund raiser of the year and we appreciate your support.
Tickets may be purchased online at lakematters.com using Paypal or Venmo
Or you can mail your check to LSCCF , PO Box 52, Wells, VT 05774
use either of the above methods and we will mail your tickets to you
Or you can contact a Director

09/09/2026

Quilt raffle Winner
Congratulations to Colton Laurent of Virginia! Colton's ticket #048 was pulled as the winner of the beautiful quilt handcrafted specifically for the LSCCF raffle.