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GLCA Newsletter Gull Lake Cottagers’ Association!FALL EDITION Newsletter The GLCA is a volunteer organization committed to representing the interests of the residents of Gull Lake. “What’s not to love about this lake”, says Sugar Island cottager, Stephen Iley. He shares this glorious sunrise photo, taken in May 2017. Board of Directors President’s Message Although the summer weather did not co-operate as we planned, I trust everyone had a great time President at Gull Lake with your family and friends. The fall showed up almost overnight and made up for the Keith Kennedy summer shortfall.........then again, how could any time, on our lake not be enjoyable. Treasurer As you are aware, the Association Board Members are all volunteers dedicated to Gull Lake and Nick Evans the surrounding community affecting Gull Lake. At the moment, we have nine members on the Board of Directors and are always looking for assistance. We will have upcoming openings in Membership Communications and Finance. Please review the Director Descriptions later in the newsletter and Judy Ingram let us know if you are willing to help. We are a very welcoming group! Over the summer, we held very successful events, and our thanks go out to the Board who organized the AGM, Sailing Race, Secretary Regatta, Golf Tournament, and Rock Bass Fishing Tournament. Our AGM, held at Kilcoo Camp in Jessica Allison the spring featured several guest speakers and included updates on important initiatives. Our goal is to keep the AGM as information based as possible. Thank you to Kilcoo Camp, the University of Lake Steward Toronto Survey Camp, and Miners’ Bay Lodge for making these events possible. Mike Thorne Further to our regular activities, the GLCA have interested groups in the Dam Portage, Fish Advisory Council, Minden Hills Council and over the next several months are developing an Special Events & Merchandise updated website. We will also be working on our Lake Plan, developing it, updating it and executing Brian Pinnock the action plan. Communications/Website Don’t forget to pay for your 2018 membership and encourage your lake neighbours to join as well. Carolyn Treadgold In addition to running the special events, the GLCA does extensive lake water monitoring, has created signage at the boat launches, keeps you informed of issues affecting all of us on the lake, Regatta Commodore and gives you a strong collective voice in addressing these issues. We are in the process of Will Rea launching a new informative website to facilitate this work. This work is done voluntarily by your neighbours, but there are costs involved (e.g. Insurance, FOCA and CHA memberships, Director at Large maintenance, website hosting, events, contingency funds), all funded by the nominal membership Tracey D’Alessio fee. __________________ Reminder from our Lake Plan Newsletter Editor Residents of Gull Lake have clearly indicated their support for maintaining the special nature of the Sue Montgomery lake. Residents and visitors value the peace and quiet that exists as well as other social amenities such as recreational activities and social events. Participants at the stakeholder workshop indicated Membership Assistant that the most valued attributes of the lake are its diverse and beautiful natural shorelines, fish, Jane Robinson wildlife and the tranquil serenity. Significant portions of the shorelines remain undeveloped, and these vegetated shorelines, bays, inlets, islands, wetlands and tree line contribute to the natural Website beauty of this area. “New website coming...” Boating is one of the most popular recreational activities on Gull Lake, after swimming. It is important __________________ for all of us to follow safe and courteous boating practices: Reduce Speed - operating a boat near shorelines are a threat to swimmers, kayaks, canoes and other small boats. The maximum legal Past President speed to operate a boat within 30 meters (100 feet) of shore is 10 km /hr (6 mph). Minimize Boat Kim Sharpe Wakes – large wakes erode natural shorelines, disturb or destroy loon and duck nesting sites, and __________________ damage parked boats and floating docks. Courteous Use - PWC’s, skiers, tubing and wake boarding www.glca.ca activities please be aware and courteous that there are other cottagers who want to enjoy the tranquility of the lake. The Safe Boating Guide is available for download on the GLCA website. Fishing is becoming more popular with the introduction of newly arrived species such as Pickerel, Musky and Pike. Fishing along the shoreline during the day can be intrusive to property owners. Be courteous of your location and particularly language, as the sound carries and is heard by all! I hope you all stay warm and safe this winter, and look forward to seeing you all in the Spring. November 2017!Page 1 Gull Lake Cottagers’ Association!FALL EDITION New Board Member GLCA Directors Retiring As we look for new board members to continue the vital work that Tracey D’Alessio volunteers as we do on your behalf it is equally important to thank the directors that are retiring from their positions. Director at Large Don Droulliard served as our Lake Steward acting as a liaison between cottagers and the GLCA directors. With the help of outside experts such as MNRF, FOCA and the CHA he determines what factors are most important in assessing the health of our lake. • Don was a member of the Gull Lake Plan Steering Committee and was instrumental in introducing the Love Your Lake program. Richard Newman served on our board as VP Lake Plan Implementation and Merchandise Director. Richard was instrumental in the creation of the Lake Plan. Richard was also responsible for the Gull Lake Swag made available to our members at the AGM and the Regatta. • Richard’s high energy had him involved with the Regatta, Events, Rock Bass Tournament and was best known for his ability to engage people. His contribution to the board will be missed. Don and Richard will be missed on the board and we offer our thanks for many contributions. The following board of director positions are open for a volunteer opportunity. Communications: The communications director oversees all Gull Lake Cottage Association information between the board and membership. What do you enjoy most about life at the cottage? including announcements, updates, alerts and newsletters. Also responsible for updating the website and Facebook. Is an I enjoy getting away and being immersed in nature especially active role on the board of directors. swimming, canoeing, kayaking and hiking. I also enjoy all the special times spent at our cottage with family and friends and Duties sharing with them all the benefits of living the “cottage life”. ·Distribute executive messages to the GLCA membership. What prompted your decision to volunteer for the Board? ·Update Facebook ·Maintain website My husband Vince and I purchased our cottage on Bedlington Lane ·Monitor the Gull Lake Cottagers’ Association email regularly. in 2000 and together with our two daughters have enjoyed our ·Distribute membership inquiries to the board for response. many experiences on Gull Lake both during the Summer and ·Keep records of all newsletters Winter. We have participated in and enjoyed many of the events ·Generally represent our organization to membership and run by the GLCA over the last 17 years. I volunteer for many interested parties. organizations in our home community of Burlington and felt it was time to do the same at our home away from home in Minden. Requirements Preferably have strong written and oral communications skills and a comfort level with technology. Research and proofreading skills to ensure all materials are high quality and accurate. Treasurer: Key Responsibilities •Pay for any expenses. •Track the money coming in and out of the bank account. •Do a 10 minute presentation on the financials at the Annual General Meeting in May. •Attend the 4-5 Board meetings a year. You don’t need to be a financial expert, just someone who can manage household financials and track it on an excel spreadsheet. Nick, the current Treasurer, will transition with you over the course Tracey D’Alessio at AGM, of the summer so that you will know everything you need to know. holding Charlie Sado, son of Jessica Allison november 2017!Page 2 Gull Lake Cottagers’ Association!FALL EDITION John and Cindy Posta Membership Update By Judy Ingram, Membership Director I would like to thank you for renewing your 2017 membership, your continued support is appreciated. We currently have 260 Primary Members and 75 Associate Members! Sadly, some of our long time members have passed on, and/or given up the family cottage. We are sorry to see them go. However, this translates to NEW owners on Gull Lake. I’m sure all of you welcome your new neighbours, and help them with their questions and provide cottager tips, like joining the GLCA. Please let the GLCA know if there is someone new on your road. We would like to welcome them to the lake too! We will provide them with a GLCA Gift Bag filled with useful information, booklets and pamphlets from the MNRF and the OPP, Gull Lake Swag, and a NEW OWNER Membership Form. You and your new neighbour could be featured in the next newsletter. We have SIX NEW owners this year, that I have been made aware of. I have only managed to make contact with 4 of the 6. Let’s give a shout out to Dave Parr, who welcomed Lisa Bagshaw and her family to Gull Lake. Dave told Lisa about the GLCA, and she went online and joined up right away. Welcome Lisa and family. We also welcomed Robert Kleyson and Rick Pereira, and they have received their Welcome to the Lake Bag from the GLCA.
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