If you live in the area surrounding the Lake of Egypt you have many advantages by being a member of LEAPO. 

• Our membership has discounts from supporting merchants in the area
• We have discounted trash service from Allied Waste
• Eligible for advanced service from Air Evac
• Eligibility for membership at the SIU Credit Union
• Opportunity to serve and improve the community

We encourage membership with LEAPO as your representation to the surrounding community.  This organization gathers representatives from many subdivision for a monthly meeting.  We provide a link of communication between subdivisions and to the counties and SIPC communities.

 Many subdivisions have home owner or subdivision  organizations which maintain the covenants and restrictions for the subdivision.  They may have provided many services or improvements for your subdivision: street lights, roads, beaches, picnic areas, parks, clean up, etc. 

 The home owners or subdivision groups may charge a fee to belong to their association and in some cases the covenants require membership.  Many times new owners are confused by multiple dues collecting associations.  Your local subdivision will contact you regarding your local services and costs.  If you have not been contacted, please call the LEAPO number and we will try to assist you.

Please read about the history of this group.  They have been a major player in providing a wonderful place for your home.

History of the LEAPO organization.

LEAPO came into existence in 1969 by Lake of Egypt property owners as an organization for the mutual benefit of all property owners.  That goal has not changed in the THIRTY years of the organization. 

It was formed by concerned citizens who helped establish the public water system, the Lake Egypt Fire Protection District , improvement of roads, sanitary controls, regulations for the lake and many other community concerns.

Recently, LEAPO has saved an estimated $500,000 (+/-) for the participating lake residents with the trash service.

Savings with LEAPO membership have saved additional dollars in discounts at local merchants.  These items have repaid members for their membership fee. 

 

LEAPO has representatives in communication with local government, service agencies, businesses and merchants and the Southern Illinois Power Co-op. 

 

The organization has assisted with:

·        911 implementation

·        information forums

·        honoring our fire and emergency staff and volunteers

·        lake waterfront identification system

·        safety programs in the community

·        community gatherings

·        recycling program

·       4^th of July fireworks support  

.        directional signage around the lake

 We eagerly invite your membership.  You and your ideas can nurture a strong, viable association for the betterment of the community you have chosen for your home.