Who We Are
The Foster's Pond Corporation was incorporated in 1939 as a non-profit organization to preserve and protect Foster's Pond, promote a sense of community among those living in the vicinity of the Pond, and maintain the dam which regulates the water flow out of the Pond.
In 2005, the Corporation adopted new Articles of Organization establishing it as charitable organization. At the same time, the Corporation adopted new By-Laws opening its membership to the general public.
The Corporation is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Corporation are tax-deductible. To become a member or make a donation, visit our donation page. You may contribute by check or online. Individual memberships are $25/year, and family memberships are $40. Or, become a Sustaining Member by contributing $100.
The Corporation's full statement of purposes is
contained in its Restated Articles of
Organization.
The Corporation's procedural rules for governing itself are contained in its By-Laws.
Current Officers
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Next Scheduled Meeting
Meetings of the Foster's Pond Corporation are open to the public. If you are interested in Foster's Pond, you are encouraged to attend. For information about our next meeting, click here.
Minutes of Meetings
Minutes of 2024 Summer Meeting (August 10, 2024)
Slideshow of 2024 Annual Meeting (April 11, 2024)
Introduction: How Did Willard Circle Get Its Name?
Minutes of 2023 Summer Meeting (August 5, 2023)
Slideshow of 2023 Annual Meeting (April 24, 2023)
Introduction: A Light-Hearted History of Rock Island
Minutes of 2022 Summer Meeting (August 20, 2022)
Video of 2022 Annual Meeting (April 26, 2022)
Introduction: Homer Foster's Quirky Vision
Speaker: Animal Control Officer Katie Kozikowski
Minutes of 2021 Summer Meeting (July 17, 2021)
Video of 2021 Annual Meeting (April 7, 2021)
Speaker: Photographer Arno Rafael Minkkinen
Slideshow of 2020 Annual Meeting (May 13, 2020)
Speaker: Engineer Lee Wooten on Our Grand Old Dam
Minutes of 2019 Summer Meeting (August 11, 2019)
Minutes of 2019 Annual Meeting (May 8, 2019)
Speaker: Botanist Richard Barry on Peatland Bogs
Minutes of 2018 Summer Meeting (August 19, 2018)
Minutes of 2018 Annual Meeting (May 30, 2018)
Minutes of 2017 Summer Meeting (August 19, 2017)
Minutes of 2017 Annual Meeting (March 15, 2017)
Minutes of 2016 Summer Meeting (August 20, 2016)
Minutes of 2016 Annual Meeting (March 29, 2016)
Minutes of 2015 Summer Meeting (August 8, 2015)
Minutes of 2015 Annual Meeting (March 16, 2015)
Minutes of 2014 Summer Meeting (September 6, 2014)
Minutes of 2014 Annual Meeting (April 29, 2014)
Minutes of 2013 Summer Meeting (August 17, 2013)
Minutes of 2013 Annual Meeting (March 20, 2013)
Minutes of 2012 Summer Meeting (September 8, 2012)
Minutes of 2012 Annual Meeting (April 23, 2012)
Minutes of 2011 Summer Meeting (August 20, 2011)
Minutes of 2011 Annual Meeting (March 23, 2011)
Minutes of 2010 Summer Meeting (August 21, 2010)
Minutes of 2010 Annual Meeting (April 12, 2010)
Minutes of 2009 Summer Meeting (August 15, 2009)
Minutes of 2009 Annual Meeting (April 9, 2009)
Minutes of Meeting August 16, 2008
Minutes of Meeting March 12, 2008
Minutes of Meeting August 18, 2007
Minutes of Meeting January 16, 2007
Minutes of Meeting August 5, 2006
Minutes of Meeting January 17, 2006
Minutes of Meeting September 10, 2005
Minutes of Meeting March 22, 2005
Minutes of Meeting January 11, 2005
Minutes of Meeting September 21, 2004
Minutes of Meeting May 11, 2004
Minutes of Meeting January 13, 2004
Minutes of Meeting September 9, 2003