About ELCOA

The Elbow Lake Cottage Owners Association was incorporated in Michigan on September 8, 1967.

Purpose

ELCOA represents property owners around Elbow Lake in Harrison, Michigan. The association works to protect water quality, keep the neighborhood safe and attractive, and support shared amenities (docks, the boat ramp, the swim area, playground equipment, security lighting, and emergency equipment), along with seasonal lake weed treatment and tree work.

Board of directors

Board meetings are open to everyone; see Events for dates. To reach the board, email contact@elcoa.org.

Officers

President
Mark Scott
Vice President
Donnie Patterson
Secretary
Sally Rouse
Treasurer
Jonathan Kelly
Membership
Tonya Patterson

Directors

  • Frank DeVuono
  • Ed Henri
  • Erie High
  • Cassie Kelly
  • Angela Kraetke
  • John Krieger
  • Shirley Miller
  • Lucky Mottausch
  • Marty Neighbors
  • Eric Rouse
  • Deb Smith
  • Fred VanDeKerkhove
  • Lisa Wick
  • Mary Ann Wood

Committee chairs

Annual Picnic
Mary Ann Wood & Shirley Miller
Community News & Facebook
Deb Smith
Community Support
Blaire Embrey
Facebook Administrators
Rick Elenbaas & Mark Scott
Fish Planting & Neighborhood Watch
Frank DeVuono
Hayride
Sally Rouse & Tonya Patterson
Lake Weed Treatment
Mary Ann Wood
Newsletter & Website
Tyler Hay
Water Testing
Charlie Smith

As of the August 2, 2026 board meeting.

Bylaws

ELCOA Bylaws and Agreements (2024, PDF)