FoCL is a non-profit partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local organizations interested in the well-being of the Coralville Lake. 

FOCL is committed to enhancing the recreational and aesthetic values of the area it serves, by connecting the people of the local community with the land through its three core values: communication, education, and conservation.

Our Mission

To enhance Coralville Lake and the surrounding land by bringing together organizations, businesses and individuals.

Accomplishments

We incorporated on June 16, 2016. Check out our Facebook page to view past and upcoming projects.

Board of Directors

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  • DERRICK PARKER: Treasurer

    • Biography - Derrick is a Principal Program Manager for Collins Aerospace. He enjoys the area around Coralville Lake by biking (road and mountain), canoeing, fishing, riding snowmobiles, hiking, ATV riding, hunting and camping.

      • Record, track and report all funds received and expended

      • Assure required reports and tax forms are submitted in a timely manner

      • Write policies and procedures for collection and handling of money

      • In addition: Maintaining membership lists and sending membership letters

  • MICHAEL MCCURRY: Secretary

    • Biography - Michael has taught and coached in the Cedar Rapids Community School District for the past 30 years. He enjoys horseback riding out of Upmier Stables and along Coralville Lake.

      • Take notes during meetings and distribute the minutes to FoCL members.

      • Maintain an archive of meeting minutes.

  • ANDY HAMER: Director of Communications

    • Biography - Andy is a GIS Specialist with the City of Iowa City. Andy has enjoyed the Coralville Lake area since 1989. He plays disc golf and rides on the mountain bike trails at Sugar Bottom. He has been the tournament director of many disc golf tournaments at Turkey Creek and Sugar Bottom since 2009.

      • Maintains social media status through the FoCL website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

      • Communicates a variety of volunteer opportunities to FoCL members and friends

      • Designs and keeps the FoCL website up to date with organizational details on a regular basis

      • Volunteers at FoCL community occasions

  • BRUCE MULFORD: Director

    • Biography - Retired from farming and Rockwell Collins. Has lived next to Coralville Lake for 42 years. Taught waterskiing, knee boarding and wake boarding on the lake during the summer. Some major goals are to improve boating on Coralville Lake, the experience around Sandy Beach and lake shore erosion.

  • BEN PATIENCE: Director

    • Biography - Ben is the Sales Manager at Coralville Lake Marina. Ben is a lifelong boater and a former collegiate water skier in three events at Penn State University. He enjoys hiking around the lake and being on the water at any time possible with his two young boys.

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press releases

Friends of Coralville Lake has been formed to enhance the  Coralville Lake area

Coralville, IA, December, 2016 – The Friends of Coralville Lake (FoCL) was incorporated on June 16th, 2016. FoCL is a volunteer-driven organization that works with the U.S. Corp of Engineers to enhance the recreational and aesthetic value of the Coralville Lake area.  

FoCL was formed by a group of environmentally-conscious individuals who saw an opportunity to connect organizations, businesses and individuals to help in the management and stewardship of the Coralville Lake area. In order to achieve their vision, FoCL needs the support of the community. Individuals can become FoCL members, participate in events and attend meetings. Members help decide which projects are selected and elect members to the Board of Directors. Those interested in becoming members can sign up at the FoCL website.  Individuals can help spread the word about FoCL by liking their Facebook page.   

Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Friends of Coralville Lake to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race including hairstyle and texture, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Friends of Coralville Lake prohibit any such discrimination or harassment.

FoCL ByLaws

Here is a link to download the FoCL bylaws.