In 1961, a group of Eagles Mere property owners incorporated the Eagles Mere Association as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation.  The Association acquired the stock of the Eagles Mere Land Company and the Eagles Mere Boat Company.  Through these companies, the Association owns Eagles Mere Lake, including the “Outlet Pond,” a strip of land approximately 100 feet wide around the lake and the pond, and additional Eagles Mere property.
The Association’s purpose is to protect and preserve Eagles Mere Lake for the benefit of the community and Association members and guests, and to operate the lake facilities for members and guests.  The Association is a non-profit corporation.  Since it is operated primarily for the benefit of its members, it is not, however, a tax-exempt organization.
The Bylaws of the Association govern the membership, voting and operation of the Association.  While the Bylaws are the ultimate authority on these topics, a brief summary of the basics is as follows: 
“Shareholder” members own property in Eagles Mere and are entitled to a vote.  “Associate” members own property or live in Eagles Mere and are entitled to the benefits of and participation in the Association, but do not vote.  “Temporary” members are primarily renters or hotel guests. 
The Association is governed by 15 volunteer Trustees, five of whom are elected at each annual meeting in staggered three-year terms.  The annual meeting is typically held in August at the Borough Hall. 
The officers are the President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a Treasurer.  The President is CEO of the Association. 
The Association Manager is appointed by the Trustees and is the Chief Operating Officer of the Association and general manager of its operations.  This is a paid position.  The Association Manager directs operations and supervises:

• A Beach and Lake Director and an Associate Director who supervise the life guarding staff.
• A Docks and Boat Services Supervisor who is responsible for the supervision of all EMA docks and boating services and activities.
• A Property & Launch Supervisor who is responsible for the care and maintenance of EMA property and the operation and maintenance of the Hardly Able.
• A Lake Ranger who conducts evening and night patrols of Association properties.
• The operator of the Beach Shop who is a subcontractor selected by the Association.
• An Edgemere Dock Supervisor who is responsible for the supervision of seasonal boating activities at the Edgemere boat dock.

There are six standing committees of Trustees:

• The Executive Committee, which acts for the Board between meetings.
• The Property Committee, which is responsible for the Association’s physical facilities.
• The Operations Committee, which is responsible for the use and maintenance of the Association’s physical facilities, watercraft and equipment and the conduct of beach and lake activities.
• The Finance Committee, which is responsible for the fiscal management of the Association.
• The Membership Committee, which recommends new members to the Board of Trustees.
• The Rules Committee, which is responsible for interpretation of the Bylaws and development of the rules of the Association.

The Trustees establish the rules and regulations governing the operation of the Association and the use of Association Facilities.  The Association prefers to have as few rules as possible, relying on the good sense of members and guests in the use of the facilities.  But some rules have proven to be necessary.