Who We Are

The Friends of Norris Lake (FONL) is an IRS approved 501 (c)(3) community service organization composed of residents committed to the health and preservation of 96-acre Norris Lake.  FONL operates apart from the Homeowners Association (HOA).  Even so, our activities are closely coordinated with the HOA Board of Directors.  Funding for our many projects is self-generated by member contributions and semi-annual festivals at Matheny Park that include a fishing tournament, live music, food, games, and raffles.  Our members, actively employed and retired, bring many FREE LABOR skills to the table—engineering, construction, mechanical, electrical, carpentry, computer, to name a few—and FREE USE OF PERSONAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT that melds it all together to materially expand the scope of our activities.  In addition, we are actively involved in fish population sampling and control studies; fecal coliform testing of lake waters; restoration, purchase and installation of Park and Beach amenities; placement of channel markers; and members are participate in monitoring the sensors and control mechanisms of our new state-of-the-art dam that automatically control lake water levels during periods of heavy rains.

We meet monthly at 7:30pm on the last Thursday of each month (except December) at the clubhouse to collectively plan our activities.  Signs are prominently posted a week in advance at all entrances that provide notice of our meetings.  A FONL representative attends each HOA Board of Directors meeting and many attend the monthly HOA meeting so we are well informed on all matters of interest to residents. 

Who Can Join?

Membership is limited to residents, as well as former and prospective residents of the Norris Lake community, although anyone is welcome to participate in any of our events.

Benefits of Joining

membership as we collectively work together toward a common goal of ensuring that Norris Lake remains the crown jewel of our community.

How Can You Join?

For an initial and annual contribution of $25.00 or more, you will be a Supporting Member with full voting privileges at all our meetings.  You will receive a FONL decal to display on your mailbox

For an annul contribution of $50.00 or more, you will receive a decal for your mailbox and a FONL T-shirt to identify you as a Sustaining Member and show your neighbors that you care about your community through your membership in the Friends of Norris Lake.

For an annual contribution of $100.00 or more, as a FULL MEMBER you will receive all of the above benefits PLUS an additional T-shirt that defines your FAMILY as one that is committed to the preservation of the ideals outlined in the FONL charter.

Attend one of our meetings, make a commitment to join, participate in FONL activities on a continuing basis as personal circumstance permit.