About Us

The Rush Lake Association was formed in 1961 for three primary purposes: Connecting the two bodies of water together by a boatable channel; Ridding the lake of algae by use of copper sulfate; and Developing a rearing pond to supplement fish population, and for three long-range measurers: By use of markers, identifying underwater obstacles such as rocks and sandbars; Establishing a water or safety patrol; and Providing a water stabilization program. On March 17, 1969 the Rush Lake Improvement Association was incorporated. At some point after that (date unknown) the RLIA disbanded. In 1989 the RLIA was re-established by a group of interested property and resort owners. To help fund its many projects, the Association applied for a charitable gambling license. On May 11, 2009 the RLIA was granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the IRS and was designated a non-profit public charity. Among other benefits, the status allows us to receive tax deductible contributions. More RLIA history is documented in the “Winter 2008 Rush Report” article “150 Years in Review: A timeline of Rush Lake history & notable RLIA achievements”. See our Newsletter page to access this issue. Today, more than 50 years since the Association was formed, we are still going strong and working on many challenging projects to preserve and protect Rush Lake. We invite you to join us in our efforts.

Support the RLIA

In addition to RLIA membership, there are a variety of ways you can support the work of your Rush Lake Improvement Association, including:

Individual and business direct donations
Volunteer to assist on RLIA projects
Pull tabs at local businesses:
- Grumpy Minnow on West Rush
- Sidelines Sports Grill in Cambridge
Business donations of services/products/facilities, etc.
Purchase ad space

Membership

Dues are due in January for the calendar year January 1 – December 31.

Annual membership dues are only $20.00, but any contribution greater than $20.00 is greatly appreciated and helps support the operating expenses of the association. Membership levels are:

Sunfish: $20.00 (minimum annual dues)
Bass: $50.00
Walleye: $100.00
Muskie: $101.00 +

The $50 and up levels do not provide any additional benefits to the member. Thank you for your support!

To join the RLIA as a new member, or to renew your existing membership, fill out the Membership Registration Form (see link below) and mail it with your dues to the address on the form.

We would like to have both your permanent (home or residence) address and your lake address if applicable. RLIA mailings are sent to your permanent (home) address. If your permanent address is also your lake address, please write “Same” on the lake address line, otherwise fill in your complete lake address. Use the “Comments” line on the form to let us know if you are paying dues for more than one year, to offer a no-charge professional service, i.e. legal, accounting, scientific, etc., or to make a suggestion, comment or ask a question.

Membership Form

Membership Type (required)

First & Last Name(s) (required)

Email (required)

Phone number

Mailing Address – address RLIA mailings are sent to (required)

Lake Address – or write “SAME” if it’s the same as your mailing address (required)

Please select one of the per-year dues amounts below and enclose that amount. Make check payable to RLIA. One paid membership covers an Individual, Family, Couple, Organization or Business for one calendar year Jan 1-Dec 31. Dues are not tax deductible. Please be sure to explain if you are paying for more than one year, or enclosing an amount that is more than the choices below. Thank you for your support of the RLIA!

ANNUAL DUES:

Comments

Please send your check made out to RLIA to RLIA, P.O. BOX 677, RUSH CITY, MN 55069-0677.
If a check is NOT received within two weeks of form submission, the membership application form will be cancelled. No benefits of membership apply until funds are received and processed.

In Memoriam

Supporting the work of the RLIA is a thoughtful and meaningful way to honor the memory of a friend or loved one who has passed.

Name of Honoree(s) (required)

Relationship to donor(s) (required)

Donor (Your) name (required)

Email (required)

Phone number

Memorial donations will be used exclusively for purposes that fulfill the mission of the Rush Lake Improvement Association. For a tax-deductible gift of $50 or more, your memorial will be listed in the Rush Report (RLlA newsletter) and/or on our website www.rlia.org. New additions to the list will be printed one-time on the meeting reminder post card. Thank you for your support of the RLIA!

Amount:

Comments

Please send your check made out to RLIA to RLIA, P.O. BOX 677, RUSH CITY, MN 55069-0677.
If a check is NOT received within two weeks of form submission, the form will be cancelled. Form will not be processed until funds are received and cashed.