ELPOI Board Members
ELPOI Board Members
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2025 - 2026 Officers:
President: Cole Hickland
Vice President: Chris Hyde
Treasurer: Susan Clark
Secretary: Debra Meier
Board Members :
Dave Cerny Term Expires 07.28
Bill Clifton Term Expires: 07.27
Jack Mulcahy Term Expires 07.28
Current ELPOI Officers
Cole Hickland, President
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Cole Hickland has been part of the Eagle Lake community since buying "The Lodge" in 1984. The lake quickly became their summer home base where he and his wife Joanne enjoyed watching their kids grow up enjoying the lake and where their grandson is now creating similar memories. They love opening the camp to friends and extended family, and their Fourth of July BBQ has become a favorite tradition.
Cole is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. After his service, he spent his career in public service as a CPA/CMA and Audit Director with the New York State Comptroller’s Office, working with teams across the state on local government audits.
"The Lodge"
When he’s not at the lake, Cole leads an active lifestyle. He has completed multiple marathons, including qualifying times for the Boston Marathon and and the New York City Marathon. An avid hiker, he is a Winter 46er and has trekked in some of the world’s most stunning landscapes, including Patagonia, the Pyrenees and the Lycian Way.
Cole feels fortunate to be part of the Eagle Lake community and is grateful for the chance to help protect the lake for future generations. Serving on the ELPOI Board alongside other dedicated volunteers is one of the ways he gives back to a place that has given his family so much enjoyment.
Cole’s camp, The Lodge at Eagle Lake was originally a caretakers cottage (circa 1880) for a grand home on Charles Island, owned by William Conklin. Read the early beginnings of Eagle Lake, here. Stop by when you see Cole on the porch and say hello.
(# 40 on Eagle Lake Map)
Chris Hyde, Vice President
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Chris Hyde’s family first started coming to Eagle Lake in 1898, and subsequently built their current camp, “Green Ledge” in 1904. Six generations of his family have watched Eagle Lake change from a primitive farming area that supported nearby mines, to a destination lake whose beauty and serenity rivals that of any other lake in the Adirondacks.
Chris and his family have enjoyed the precious time they have had at the lake over the years. They have enjoyed swimming, boating, water skiing , paddle boarding and kayaking on the quiet waters of Eagle Lake and look forward to seeing future generations enjoy the lake. They also enjoy the chance to disconnect as the north side of the lake lacks electricity or cell service.
"Green Ledge"
Chris has been involved with ELPOI since 2010, serving as president, vice president and a board member. He enjoys working to preserve the lake and has worked on many projects to enhance others enjoyment of it.
When he is not relaxing at the lake he stays busy working at his family’s 3rd generation Boat Dealership. He is involved in selling boats, servicing boats, and assisting people in many ways to help them enjoy their boating experience. Outside of work, Chris also enjoys traveling to see live music, working on classic cars, photography, spending time with his family, and studying the history of the Adirondacks. Chris loves chatting about the history of the lake.
Chris' Camp, Green Ledge is perched high on a ledge on the northeast side of the lake. Stop by and say hi if you see the flag out.
(# 68 on Eagle Lake Map)
~ Coming Soon ~
Susan Clark,
Treasurer
Debbie Meier,
Secretary
Jack Mulcahy,
Board Member
Dave Cerny,
Board Member
Bill Clifton,
Board Member
Presidents Message January 2026
Dear Eagle Lake Property Owners,
As we leave 2025 in the rearview mirror and look ahead to 2026, I want to take a moment to share an update on what has been happening with the Eagle Lake Property Owners, Inc. (ELPOI) and outline our plans for the year ahead.
ELPOI has some newer members on the Board of Directors, adding fresh energy, new ideas, and a renewed sense of momentum to complement the experience of our long term members. Thanks to this collaborative approach and a tremendous amount of work by the entire board many positive things have been accomplished for our lake and our community.
What has ELPOI been doing?
What has ELPOI been doing?
ELPOI has been active on many fronts, with a strong focus on protecting Eagle Lake while also fostering a stronger sense of community among our members. Highlights of these accomplishments include:
Successfully treating the lake with ProcellaCOR, resulting in outstanding improvements;
Forty-two ELPOI members contributing an average of just over $1,100 each to support the milfoil treatment campaign;
Adding a stronger social component to ELPOI membership to help build an Eagle Lake community;
Launching a monthly newsletter to improve communication and keep members informed;
Introducing a new ELPOI logo and branded merchandise, including shirts, hats, and personalized holiday ornaments;
Launching a new, more user-friendly website;
Establishing new FaceBook site;
Achieving Loon-Friendly Lake certification;
Receiving a Volunteer Service Award from the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP);
Organizing lakeshore cleanup days;
Organizing boat-float social gatherings and an end-of-summer picnic;
Continuing CSLAP and fecal coliform testing to monitor water quality.
These accomplishments are the direct result of not only hard work by the ELPOI board but also member involvement and generosity. Protecting Eagle Lake truly is a shared responsibility, and your support makes real, measurable progress possible.
Looking ahead to 2026
Looking ahead to 2026
As we move into the new year, ELPOI remains focused on protecting Eagle Lake while continuing to enhance the member experience. Our plans include:
Working on permits to treat the western basin of the lake to eliminate remaining milfoil and protect the eastern basin from recontamination;
Applying for additional grant funding to help finance 2026 treatment and on-going invasive monitoring;
Reaching out to property owners who have not yet contributed, with the goal of raising funds for additional treatment;
Forming a committee to explore potential boat-launch solutions for members;
On-going monitoring for invasive species to enable rapid response to small infestations;
Expanding the social aspect of ELPOI by continuing boat-float gatherings and adding new events;
Refining ELPOI merchandise offerings based on member preferences;
Reformatting the monthly newsletter for improved readability and engagement;
Continuing CSLAP and fecal coliform testing;
Strengthening connections with other lake associations to share best practices;
Updating the annual meeting format to include a coffee-and-treats social hour before the meeting instead of lunch following the meeting.
How you can help
How you can help
As we look ahead, we need the support of every Eagle Lake property owner. Milfoil management is an ongoing effort, and on-going monitoring and control is essential to preserving water quality, property values, recreation, and the overall health of the lake.
If you are already a member, we ask you to consider contributing to the 2026 Milfoil Campaign to help fund the next phase of treatment.
If you are not yet a member, we ask you to contribute to the milfoil campaign that benefits all property owners, we also encourage you to join ELPOI. Membership dues and campaign contributions directly support lake protection, water-quality monitoring, and community-building efforts that benefit everyone on Eagle Lake.
Your participation matters, together, we can ensure Eagle Lake remains healthy, beautiful, and enjoyable for generations to come.
On behalf of the entire ELPOI Board, thank you for your continued commitment to Eagle Lake. We look forward to working with you in the year ahead.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and enjoyable new year,
Sincerely,
Cole Hickland, President
Eagle Lake Property Owners, Inc.
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