We are located in Wyoming County in rural Western New York. Considering the Institute’s history, it becomes apparent that its religious and cultural values
have strongly influenced the lifestyle of this community. In keeping faith with this heritage, it
is appropriate and advisable that we continue to maintain these standards in our present life
together and use them as the basis for our future goals and direction. We must also take seriously the reality of population density in addressing community concerns. The Charter assigns the responsibilities for administering the corporate life of the
Silver Lake Institute to the Board of Trustees. Quoting from an act of the New York State Legislature of March 6, 1895, supplementing the original act of incorporation: The trustees of the said Silver Lake Institute shall have power to make necessary rules and
regulations for the government of the Silver Lake Institute, and the preservation of peace and
good order…”