About Us – Greater Palm Lake Neighborhood Association
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A Word from Our President

“Each sunrise over Palm Lake reminds me that community is our greatest strength. From rebuilding after Katrina to planting our entrance gardens, when neighbors unite, we flourish. Let’s embrace new ideas and create an even brighter future—together!”
— Stephanie Toll

The roots of the Greater Palm Lake Neighborhood Association trace back to the early 1970s, when a handful of lakefront homeowners banded together to clear debris, trim the overgrown entrance gardens, and host potluck cookouts by the water’s edge. Through the ’70s and ’80s we refined our volunteer cleanups, launched holiday boat parades on Palm Lake, and forged the first Neighborhood Watch patrols—building bonds that have endured for over fifty years.

Key Milestones

1882 – Creosote Plant Opens
Bayou Bonfouca’s first creosote plant launched an era of boatbuilding and trade.
1970 – First Community Cleanup
Neighbors organize the inaugural lakeside volunteer cleanup.
1970s – Subdivision Built
Marshland transforms into the Palm Lake subdivision, drawing families to our shores.
1982 – Association Chartered
Official charter granted, giving formal structure to our volunteer efforts.
1985 – First Yard of the Month
Launch of our Yard of the Month program to celebrate landscaping excellence.
2005 – Hurricane Katrina
Residents unite to rebuild elevated, flood‑resilient homes across Palm Lake.
2024 – Levee Approved
Army Corps greenlights the South Slidell levee, bolstering our flood safety.
2025 – Sustainable Entrances
Pollinator‑friendly gardens debut at each neighborhood gateway.

Meet the Board

Stephanie Toll

President

Guiding flood‑prep and beautification with vision.

Phillip Gonzalez

Vice President

Coordinates events and community outreach.

Rhett Rodriguez

Treasurer

Ensures transparency and steers fiscal health.

Rachel

Secretary

Documents meetings and curates communications.

Kim Michaeles

Community Relations

Welcomes neighbors and nurtures connections.

Cindy Harness

Liaison

Advocates with officials to amplify our voice.