Association Benefits:

• Community Action – Our Board of Directors meets monthly to discuss the current Island events and needs of the people on Harsen’s Island.  This is an open meeting the second Saturday of every month at the Harsens Island Lions Hall - 230 LaCroix - at 9:00AM.  The Association is not a governing body, but we do have numbers and a voice.  We try and respond to the problems of our residents and help them find the right avenue to answer their concerns.
• Communication Tools –

• The Delta News is a quality yearly publication that reports Island events, club and organization news and chronicles the history of our Island.  The Delta News is 60 years old and is packed full of articles and interesting “Blasts from our past”.  The Delta News is a keepsake for our future generations.
• Advertising Board at the Ferry – The Association maintains the advertising sign.  It is a quick and handy reference guide for our Island residents and visitors.  The sign provides a source of paid advertising for local businesses and services.
• A Website – We continue to improve the relevancy of our website.   Members will be able to access it for timely information.  Our site has been re-registered as: www.HISCFA.ORG and we will keep the site operational.

• Recreation – We are an Island of Sun, Fun and Boating! --

• Browne’s Field is our main recreation area and open to our members as well as our community.  Many future goals have been proposed for the field.  Possibilities include: a walking paths, improved tennis courts,  putting and chipping greens and restoring the pond to its use as an ice-skating pond.  Equipment for a soccer/football field are on hand to be installed in the spring. The Browne’s Field Committee has many fine ideas to expand one of our biggest assets.  Facility expansions would accommodate more of the needs of our community.  Because of the generous donation of this land by Cecil Browne, we have the land for expansion.  It is used every summer by our members for picnics, reunions and wedding receptions.  It is also the site for our annual Field Day and Fall Association Dinner.  Every summer The Down River Recreation uses the field for a summer day camp.

Lending a Helping Hand

·        Charitable Contributions – Without the support of our members we would not be able to expand our charitable giving.  We have been able to give Scholarships to Island students, meet special needs for community members, give donations to our local Fire Department, support Island school projects, reading programs, and the Red Cross to name a few areas.

·        Reader’s Cove – The Association helped in the initial formation of this library facility in downtown Sans Souci.  It is now maintained and run by volunteers and donated money.  It boasts of over 600 “card carrying members”.  A wonderful asset to our downtown area.

·        Water Station – The Association built and has maintained the water station on the North Channel.  Even though most of our residents now have city water, there are many residents that do not enjoy this privilege.  Through a coin operated bulk water delivery system and through member’s dues, this is still maintained by our volunteer member of the Association. In cooperation with the watert department we have installed a hydrant at the Bates split. Using the Freeze-free valve to obtain your drinking water will save a 10 miles rountrip to the water station.

·        Downtown Beautification – Needless to say our downtown area has improved in appearance over the past 10 years.  Thanks to the local merchants our downtown looks better than ever.  The Association has funded many projects in downtown.  However, we would like to help in the enhancement of the downtown area.  Lighting is one area that needs to be addressed and funded.

Become a Member!

Fill out the membership form which was mailed to you in our current annual letter and send it to our Treasurer, Lois Whipple, by April 1^st.  This year our membership dues are still $35.  If you wish to donate any additional funds, please indicate how you would like this money disbursed.  For example:  Browne’s Field, Scholarships, water station, etc…  Any additional money is always appreciated and put to good causes. 

If you have any questions you can contact us (see officers page).