MEMBERSHIP

• My family members are current members. Does this qualify me and my family for membership?

  • Members are required to be living together as a Family Unit. If your family member's home is your primary residence, yes, you will receive membership rights. If you reside elsewhere, then no, you may not be considered a PLA member. 

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• I live in Trumbull, does this automatically qualify me for membership?

  • No, unfortunately it does not. If you do not own or rent a Qualified Property (see above for details), you must apply to join the Associate Member Waiting list. ​

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• I used to be a PLA member, can I be moved to the top of the waiting list?

  • No, all Associate Member applicants will be considered in the order that they are received. ​

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• Are dues charged annually? What are the dues?

  • Each year the membership approves a budget for the following year. This determines the annual dues amount as well as how many Associate Membership spots are made available. Following approval of the budget, members will receive an invoice noting their applicable dues along with instructions on when and how to pay. ​To learn more about the annual budgeting process, please visit our Governance and Finance section.

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• What is included in membership?

  • Please see below for membership benefits.​

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• Are guests allowed?

  • As a member of the PLA you are eligible to invite guests to the property (including the beach and the clubhouse), as well as some social events. For more details on the guest policy, please visit our Beach page. ​

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• Can we rent boats or do we bring our own?

  • The PLA does not offer boat rentals. Members may apply for a boat slip at the main beach or on one of the PLA properties that surround the lake. More more information about boat slip rentals as well as what type of boats are allowed on the lake, please visit our Boating and Fishing page. 

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• Can I rental the Clubhouse?

  • Members in Good Standing are eligible to rent the Clubhouse. Non Members must be sponsored by a Member in Good Standing. This Member must attend the event. For more information on Clubhouse rentals, please visit our rentals page. Additional information on beach parties can be found on the beach rentals page. 

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• Does the PLA offer swim lessons? How do I sign up?

  • Swim lessons are offered to members during the summer months. For more information on cost and process to register, please see our Swim Lessons FAQ. ​

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• What events does the PLA offer?

  • The PLA offers many different types of events for children, adults, and families. Some events are for members only, while others may include guests. This will be noted in each event advertisement.

  • The PLA endeavors to offer many of its events for free (as part of the annual membership dues), however, depending on the annual social budget approved by the membership, or the type of event, some events may be offered at a fee. 

  • The annual calendar is updated each year. However, recurring events include, ​

    • Social events including: Live bands on the patio during the summer (3 times per year), and Social Hours on the sunporch 

    • Family events including: Fishing Derby (spring event), swim races (3 per year), and Family Fun Day

    • Monthly events including: Ladies Board Game Night, Book Club, Hiking Club, and Tango

    • Holiday events including: Easter, Halloween, and Christmas/Hanukkah

    • Theater events including: Plays and theatrical readings