Annual General Meeting of the Mississippi Lakes Association May 26, 2007 Beckwith Municipal Building.

Annual General MeetingAnnual General Meetingof theof the

Mississippi Lakes Mississippi Lakes AssociationAssociation

May 26, 2007 May 26, 2007

Beckwith Municipal Beckwith Municipal BuildingBuilding

May 26, 2007May 26, 2007 Mississippi Lakes AssociatioMississippi Lakes Associationn

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AGM AgendaAGM Agenda• Call to orderCall to order• Opening remarks, Director Intro, etc. – Frank MillsOpening remarks, Director Intro, etc. – Frank Mills• 2006 AGM Minutes2006 AGM Minutes• Financial Reports – Bryon EdwardsFinancial Reports – Bryon Edwards• Election of DirectorsElection of Directors• MLA Activity Summary – Frank MillsMLA Activity Summary – Frank Mills• The Watershed – Ed CarewThe Watershed – Ed Carew• The Lake and its Stewardship – Melissa DakersThe Lake and its Stewardship – Melissa Dakers• 2007 Loon Survey – Charlie White2007 Loon Survey – Charlie White• Coffee/Comfort BreakCoffee/Comfort Break• No Fishing Sign – Bryon Edwards & Frank MillsNo Fishing Sign – Bryon Edwards & Frank Mills• Walleye Rearing/Stocking – Dave Willoughby & Rick Kwissa Walleye Rearing/Stocking – Dave Willoughby & Rick Kwissa • Weeds and Hazard Markers – Peter Elliott & Ed CarewWeeds and Hazard Markers – Peter Elliott & Ed Carew• Website and High Speed Internet Access – David du FeuWebsite and High Speed Internet Access – David du Feu• MVC Community Relations – Nicole GuthrieMVC Community Relations – Nicole Guthrie• Docktalk Program – Barbara King of FOCADocktalk Program – Barbara King of FOCA• Final Door Prize DrawFinal Door Prize Draw


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Opening RemarksOpening Remarks

• Lots of information, not the Lots of information, not the NewsletterNewsletter

• Guest SpeakersGuest Speakers

• Forum for issues, concerns, etc.Forum for issues, concerns, etc.

• Lots of Door PrizesLots of Door Prizes

• Some FUN, Coffee, Tea and TimbitsSome FUN, Coffee, Tea and Timbits

• And if we take too long……..And if we take too long……..

No Belly Dancing……….SorryNo Belly Dancing……….Sorry


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Current DirectorsCurrent Directors

• Frank Mills – PresidentFrank Mills – President

• Ed Carew – Vice PresidentEd Carew – Vice President

• Bryon Edwards – TreasurerBryon Edwards – Treasurer

• Lorna Drummond – SecretaryLorna Drummond – Secretary

• Melissa Dakers – Director/Lake Melissa Dakers – Director/Lake StewardSteward

• David du Feu – DirectorDavid du Feu – Director

• Charlie White – DirectorCharlie White – Director

• Peter Elliott – Director EmeritusPeter Elliott – Director Emeritus


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Deputy DirectorsDeputy Directors

• Guy Charron - Petrie's ShoreGuy Charron - Petrie's Shore

• Rick Kwissa - Carleton PlaceRick Kwissa - Carleton Place

• Margaret McEwen - Petrie's ShoreMargaret McEwen - Petrie's Shore

• Donna Nesbitt - Hunter's BayDonna Nesbitt - Hunter's Bay

• Don Irwin - Gardiner's ShoreDon Irwin - Gardiner's Shore

• Gary Patterson - Hay's ShoreGary Patterson - Hay's Shore


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Deputy DirectorsDeputy Directors (continued)(continued)

• Gisele Neil - Two Oaks (or Ab’s Shore)Gisele Neil - Two Oaks (or Ab’s Shore)

• Fred Trafford - Lake ParkFred Trafford - Lake Park

• Earl Hurdis - Red Rock BayEarl Hurdis - Red Rock Bay

• Allison Kirkpatrick - High Bank ShoreAllison Kirkpatrick - High Bank Shore

• Gary Arkinson – Robertson ShoreGary Arkinson – Robertson Shore

• Greg Smith – Lake ParkGreg Smith – Lake Park


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Minutes of 2006 Minutes of 2006 AGMAGM• Recorded by Lorna DrummondRecorded by Lorna Drummond

• Printed copies available at the Printed copies available at the doordoor

• Reviewed and recommended for Reviewed and recommended for acceptance by current Directorsacceptance by current Directors

• Motion from the floor needed for Motion from the floor needed for acceptanceacceptance


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Treasurer and Auditor Treasurer and Auditor ReportsReports

• 2006 Financial Report2006 Financial Report• Asset SummaryAsset Summary• Auditor’s Report on 2006Auditor’s Report on 2006• 2007 Budget and Forecasts2007 Budget and Forecasts


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2006 Revenues2006 Revenues

Individual duesIndividual dues $ 620$ 620

Shore Association dues Shore Association dues $2015$2015

Municipal Grants Municipal Grants $1750$1750

Donations and Businesses on Lake Donations and Businesses on Lake $ 480$ 480

Newsletter Advertising Newsletter Advertising $3575$3575

Weed Cutter rentalWeed Cutter rental $ 25$ 25

TotalTotal $8465 $8465


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2006 Expense2006 ExpenseNewsletter printingNewsletter printing $3076$3076Website hostingWebsite hosting $ 205$ 205Marker buoy maintenanceMarker buoy maintenance $ 814$ 814Liability and Boat InsuranceLiability and Boat Insurance $1512$1512Boat Operating ExpenseBoat Operating Expense $144$144WRAFT and FOCA duesWRAFT and FOCA dues $1072$1072Water Quality TestingWater Quality Testing $ 727$ 727New InitiativesNew Initiatives $ 371$ 371Bank ChargesBank Charges $ 69$ 69MiscellaneousMiscellaneous $ 243$ 243TotalTotal $8419$8419


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2006 Financial 2006 Financial SummarySummary

Bank balance at start of year $1674Bank balance at start of year $1674

Total revenue for 2006 $8465Total revenue for 2006 $8465

Total expense for 2006 $8419Total expense for 2006 $8419

Bank balance at yearendBank balance at yearend $1720$1720


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MLA Asset MLA Asset SummarySummary

Boat and MotorBoat and Motor $4500$4500

Hazard Marker BuoysHazard Marker Buoys $4500$4500

Weed CutterWeed Cutter $2500$2500

GIC ReserveGIC Reserve $5100$5100

All values are estimated replacement costAll values are estimated replacement cost


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Auditor’s Report on Auditor’s Report on 20062006

I have audited and found correct the 2006 I have audited and found correct the 2006 Financial statements presented to me by Financial statements presented to me by Bryon Edwards in April 07. The Bryon Edwards in April 07. The statements continue to be improved each statements continue to be improved each year and have incorporated all year and have incorporated all suggestions I have made.suggestions I have made.

In addition I have reviewed the investment In addition I have reviewed the investment in a GIC. A good move to increase in a GIC. A good move to increase interest.interest.

Garry PattersonGarry Patterson


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Appointment of 2007 Appointment of 2007 AuditorAuditor

Garry, will you serve as auditor this Garry, will you serve as auditor this year?year?

Motion – Garry Patterson is Motion – Garry Patterson is appointed the MLA Auditor for appointed the MLA Auditor for fiscal 2006.fiscal 2006.Moved by - …………………………..Moved by - …………………………..Seconded by - ……………………… Seconded by - ………………………


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2007 Revenue 2007 Revenue BudgetBudget ItemItem 06 06

ActualActual07 07 BudgetBudget

ForecasForecastt

Individual DuesIndividual Dues 620620 700700

Association DuesAssociation Dues 20152015 23002300

Municipal GrantsMunicipal Grants 17501750 20002000

Business Business Donations and Donations and SponsorshipsSponsorships

480480 500500

Newsletter AdsNewsletter Ads 35753575 38003800 40004000

Weed Cutter Weed Cutter Rental and Bank Rental and Bank InterestInterest

2525 2525

TotalsTotals 84658465 93259325


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2007 Expense 2007 Expense BudgetBudget

ItemItem 06 Actual06 Actual 07 Budget07 Budget ForecastForecast

WRAFT and FOCAWRAFT and FOCA 10721072 13501350

Weed Cutter Mntce.Weed Cutter Mntce. 00 100100

Marker Buoy Mntce.Marker Buoy Mntce. 814814 800800

WebsiteWebsite 205205 120120

InsuranceInsurance 15121512 15201520

Newsletter PrintingNewsletter Printing 30763076 33003300

Water Quality TestingWater Quality Testing 727727 500500

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous 429429 200200

Bank ChargesBank Charges 6969 7070

Boat Operating Exp.Boat Operating Exp.

Boat Motor ReplacementBoat Motor Replacement144144

00350350

20002000

Membership PostageMembership Postage 00 200200

New InitiativesNew Initiatives 371371 500500

TotalsTotals 84198419 1101011010


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2007 Financial 2007 Financial ForecastsForecasts

Bank balance at start of year $1720Bank balance at start of year $1720

Forecast revenue for 2007Forecast revenue for 2007 $9325 $9325

Forecast expense for 2007 $11010Forecast expense for 2007 $11010

Forecast Balance at year end Forecast Balance at year end $35 $35


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2007 Budget 2007 Budget ApprovalApproval

Motion - to approve the 2007 Budget Motion - to approve the 2007 Budget as presented by the Treasurer.as presented by the Treasurer.Moved by - ………………………Moved by - ………………………Seconded by - ………………….Seconded by - ………………….


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Election of Election of DirectorsDirectors

• Term expires for Ed Carew, Bryon Term expires for Ed Carew, Bryon Edwards, and Frank MillsEdwards, and Frank Mills

• Candidates for election sponsored by Candidates for election sponsored by current executive :- Ed Carew, Bryon current executive :- Ed Carew, Bryon Edwards and Frank MillsEdwards and Frank Mills

• Nominations from the floor are now Nominations from the floor are now invitedinvited


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Guess what time it Guess what time it is?is?

It’s Door Prize TimeIt’s Door Prize Time


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First Group of Door First Group of Door PrizesPrizes

• Pair of Travel Mugs – Jeff Wilson of Pair of Travel Mugs – Jeff Wilson of Coldwell BankerColdwell Banker

• $10 Gift Certificate+ – Read’s Book $10 Gift Certificate+ – Read’s Book StoreStore

• $25 Gift Certificate – Dock Master$25 Gift Certificate – Dock Master

• Saw Horse Set – Rona Cashway in C PSaw Horse Set – Rona Cashway in C P

• Flash Light & Screw Driver – BaitcastersFlash Light & Screw Driver – Baitcasters

• $15 G C – Page & Turners Book Store$15 G C – Page & Turners Book Store


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MLA Activities in MLA Activities in 20062006

• Supported “In ground in Village” approach to Supported “In ground in Village” approach to Lanark Sewage problemLanark Sewage problem

• Pursued Carleton Place BIA to sink “Floating Sign”Pursued Carleton Place BIA to sink “Floating Sign”• Published Lake Levels on MLA WebsitePublished Lake Levels on MLA Website• Facilitated High Speed Wireless Internet Service Facilitated High Speed Wireless Internet Service

for Lake residentsfor Lake residents• MLA Directors met with MVC (April)MLA Directors met with MVC (April)• Requested & received Township/Town Financial Requested & received Township/Town Financial

Support (April)Support (April)• Published/Distributed a 36 page Newsletter (May)Published/Distributed a 36 page Newsletter (May)


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MLA 2006 Activities MLA 2006 Activities (cont')(cont')• Commenced Loon Survey (June)Commenced Loon Survey (June)• Installed 30 plus Navigation Hazard Installed 30 plus Navigation Hazard

Marker Buoys (June)Marker Buoys (June)• Held Annual General Meeting (June)Held Annual General Meeting (June)• Implemented water testing program with Implemented water testing program with

MVC assistanceMVC assistance• Championed Lake property assessment Championed Lake property assessment

challenges for areas of the Lakechallenges for areas of the Lake• Made Lake temperature measurements Made Lake temperature measurements

for the Miss.Valley Field Naturalists (Aug)for the Miss.Valley Field Naturalists (Aug)


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MLA 2006 Activities (cont')MLA 2006 Activities (cont')• Made Weed Cutter available free to Made Weed Cutter available free to

members (July and August)members (July and August)• Participated in Carleton Place “Bridge Participated in Carleton Place “Bridge

Street Bazaar” (August)Street Bazaar” (August)• Completed Loon Survey (Sept)Completed Loon Survey (Sept)• Removed 30 minus Navigation Hazard Removed 30 minus Navigation Hazard

Marker buoys (October)Marker buoys (October)• Sponsored “All Candidates Meetings” in Sponsored “All Candidates Meetings” in

Beckwith and DNE Townships (Nov)Beckwith and DNE Townships (Nov)• Revamped our WebsiteRevamped our Website


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2006 Membership 2006 Membership SummarySummary

• Properties around the Lakes about 1250Properties around the Lakes about 1250• 460 Paid MLA Members460 Paid MLA Members• 85% from Road/Shore Associations85% from Road/Shore Associations• Hoping to break 500 members in 2007Hoping to break 500 members in 2007


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The WatershedThe Watershed

Ed CarewEd Carew


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Water LevelsWater Levels

• Co-operative effort with MVCCo-operative effort with MVC– MLA volunteers provide weekly rainfall data to MLA volunteers provide weekly rainfall data to

MVCMVC– MVC provides water level data to MLAMVC provides water level data to MLA

• Graph updated weekly on MLA Graph updated weekly on MLA WebsiteWebsite– includes year to date levels, historical average includes year to date levels, historical average

levels and target rangelevels and target range– useful to determine whether water level useful to determine whether water level

changes may affect docks and boat liftschanges may affect docks and boat lifts


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Water Levels Ed Carew


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Water Management Plan Water Management Plan

• Culmination of 4 year effort resulted in an Culmination of 4 year effort resulted in an approved Mississippi River Water approved Mississippi River Water Management Plan.Management Plan.

• Ministerial approval signed off in Feb 2007Ministerial approval signed off in Feb 2007

• Plan is now law; Standing Advisory Plan is now law; Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) to be formed to monitor Committee (SAC) to be formed to monitor plan. Expect MLA Director to be member plan. Expect MLA Director to be member of SAC.of SAC.


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The Lake and its The Lake and its StewardshipStewardship

Melissa Dakers – Lake StewardMelissa Dakers – Lake Steward


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Water Quality Sampling Water Quality Sampling ProgramProgram

• 2002 - MVC sampled Mississippi Lake 2002 - MVC sampled Mississippi Lake (Watershed Watch Program–5 year cycle)(Watershed Watch Program–5 year cycle)

• 2006 - Initiated an Annual Sampling 2006 - Initiated an Annual Sampling Program in partnership with MVCProgram in partnership with MVC

• Followed the Watershed Watch ProtocolFollowed the Watershed Watch Protocol

• 2006 - Lake Partner Program Sampling2006 - Lake Partner Program Sampling

• Although results are encouraging, MLA Although results are encouraging, MLA would like to expand on the programwould like to expand on the program


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Quality Sampling 2007 Quality Sampling 2007 WaterWater

• MVC re-sampling with Watershed MVC re-sampling with Watershed Watch Watch

• Mississippi Lake may be adopted by Mississippi Lake may be adopted by Canadian Waste ManagementCanadian Waste Management

• May sample 8 times instead of 3May sample 8 times instead of 3

• Re-sample with Lake Partner ProgramRe-sample with Lake Partner Program

• Increase number of sample locations Increase number of sample locations


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Map of Sampling LocationsMap of Sampling Locations


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Water Temperature LoggerWater Temperature Logger

• Participation in water temperature Participation in water temperature study in Mississippi Valley Watershedstudy in Mississippi Valley Watershed

• 10 lakes will be monitored 10 lakes will be monitored

• Water temperatures will be recorded Water temperatures will be recorded every 2 hours during ice out periodevery 2 hours during ice out period

• In partnership with MVC & MVFNIn partnership with MVC & MVFN


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2007 Loon Survey Charlie White• The MLA is conducting the loon survey for Bird Studies The MLA is conducting the loon survey for Bird Studies

Canada again this year.Canada again this year.• Volunteers needed for the different sections of the lake. Volunteers needed for the different sections of the lake. • Three well-timed visits during critical periods: Three well-timed visits during critical periods: NestingNesting

(usually early June to mid July); (usually early June to mid July); Hatching Hatching (early to late (early to late July); July); Chick SurvivalChick Survival ( mid to late August). ( mid to late August).

• Main surveys to be done June 16Main surveys to be done June 16 thth, July 15, July 15thth and August and August 1818thth. By having everyone do it on the same days should . By having everyone do it on the same days should ensure that we get the best count.ensure that we get the best count.

• If you would like to volunteer please see me after the If you would like to volunteer please see me after the meeting.meeting.

• MLA is trying to set up a data base as to where the loon MLA is trying to set up a data base as to where the loon nests are situated on the lake, so anyone with this nests are situated on the lake, so anyone with this information please see me after the meeting.information please see me after the meeting.


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Guess what comes Guess what comes next?next?

More Door Prizes !!More Door Prizes !!


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Second Group of Door PrizesSecond Group of Door Prizes

• Pair of Travel Mugs – Jeff Wilson of Coldwell Pair of Travel Mugs – Jeff Wilson of Coldwell Banker Banker

• $15 G C – Page and Turner Book Store$15 G C – Page and Turner Book Store

• $25 Gift Certificate – C P Marine$25 Gift Certificate – C P Marine

• Garden Art Plaque – Brenda MacDonald-Garden Art Plaque – Brenda MacDonald-Rowe Rowe Partners GMAC Partners GMAC AdvantageAdvantage

• Cottage Memory Book – Read’s Book ShopCottage Memory Book – Read’s Book Shop


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It’s Break TimeIt’s Break Time

•Coffee and Tea poured by Ed Coffee and Tea poured by Ed CarewCarew

•Timbits by Tim Horton’sTimbits by Tim Horton’s

•Washrooms courtesy of Beckwith Washrooms courtesy of Beckwith TownshipTownship

•Back in 10 minutes pleaseBack in 10 minutes please


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No Fishing SignNo Fishing Sign Bryon Edwards & Bryon Edwards & Frank MillsFrank Mills

• Based on discussion with Bass Based on discussion with Bass Tournament organizersTournament organizers

• To be mounted on docks, swim rafts, etc.To be mounted on docks, swim rafts, etc.

• Still searching for the “right” iconStill searching for the “right” icon

• Will be bilingualWill be bilingual

• Will be on durable outdoor ridged plasticWill be on durable outdoor ridged plastic

• Cost in the $5 regionCost in the $5 region

• Available before start of Bass SeasonAvailable before start of Bass Season


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Website and High Speed Website and High Speed AccessAccess

David du FeuDavid du Feu


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Weed Cutter – Peter ElliottWeed Cutter – Peter Elliott

• Portable Battery powered unitPortable Battery powered unit

• Mounts on transom of a small boatMounts on transom of a small boat

• Perfect for around rafts and docksPerfect for around rafts and docks

• Available to MLA membersAvailable to MLA members

• Rental fee: free 1st day, then $50 per Rental fee: free 1st day, then $50 per dayday

• $100 damage deposit$100 damage deposit

• To book call Peter at 257-5362To book call Peter at 257-5362

Weed CutterWeed Cutter


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Marker Buoys – Ed CarewMarker Buoys – Ed Carew

• Began installing buoys on May 24Began installing buoys on May 24th th

using Peter Elliott’s pontoon boatusing Peter Elliott’s pontoon boat• MLA pontoon boat motor non-MLA pontoon boat motor non-

repairable. Carson’s promise to repairable. Carson’s promise to provide a reasonable cost used motor provide a reasonable cost used motor replacement replacement

• Marker locations marked on Website Marker locations marked on Website and Newsletter Mapsand Newsletter Maps


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MVC Community MVC Community RelationsRelations

Nicole Guthrie Nicole Guthrie

Community Relations Co-Community Relations Co-ordinatorordinator


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ObjectivesObjectives

• Increase awareness and profile of MVC Increase awareness and profile of MVC as a trusted environmental agency.as a trusted environmental agency.

• Improve relationships with our Improve relationships with our municipal partners and watershed municipal partners and watershed residents.residents.

• Promote MVC as a local, trusted, Promote MVC as a local, trusted, science based organization.science based organization.

• Promote our Conservation Areas and Promote our Conservation Areas and Education ProgramsEducation Programs


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NewsletterNewsletter

• Summer (July), Fall Summer (July), Fall (October), Winter (October), Winter (January) and (January) and Spring (April) Spring (April) editionseditions

• Available via email, Available via email, website and in website and in printed formatprinted format

• Launch this JulyLaunch this July


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WebsiteWebsite

• Launch of new Launch of new website in April website in April 20062006

• Modifications to Modifications to site this summersite this summer

• New environmental New environmental Monitoring section Monitoring section coming sooncoming soon

• On going site On going site upgradesupgrades


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WaterCoolerWaterCooler

• Mississippi-Rideau Mississippi-Rideau WaterCoolerWaterCooler

• Source Water Source Water Protection Protection InitiativeInitiative

• Biweekly in 6 local Biweekly in 6 local paperspapers


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PresentationsPresentations – Face to – Face to FaceFace

• Municipal staff and councilsMunicipal staff and councils

• Lake and cottage associationsLake and cottage associations

• Other special interest groupsOther special interest groups


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WorkshopsWorkshops

• Climate Change Workshops Climate Change Workshops

• September 15 and 22, 2007September 15 and 22, 2007

• Designed to inform and Designed to inform and engageengage


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Guess what?Guess what?

It is time for more It is time for more door prizes!!door prizes!!


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The Third Group of Door The Third Group of Door PrizesPrizes• $15 Gift Certificate – Read’s Book Shop$15 Gift Certificate – Read’s Book Shop

• Pair of Travel Mugs – Jeff Wilson of Pair of Travel Mugs – Jeff Wilson of Coldwell BankerColdwell Banker

• $25 Gift Certificate – The Granary$25 Gift Certificate – The Granary

• Hat and Tee Shirt – Lake and TrailHat and Tee Shirt – Lake and Trail

• Pair of Water Bottles – Jeff Wilson of Pair of Water Bottles – Jeff Wilson of Coldwell Coldwell

BankerBanker


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Feature Feature PresentationPresentation

Docktalk by BarbaraDocktalk by Barbara King of FOCA King of FOCA


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New New BusinessBusiness

Anyone is welcome to bring up Anyone is welcome to bring up issues, concerns, comments, etcissues, concerns, comments, etc


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And Now ?????And Now ?????

The Final Group of Door The Final Group of Door PrizesPrizes


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The Final Group of Door The Final Group of Door PrizesPrizes• Steak Knives – Jeff Wilson, Coldwell BankerSteak Knives – Jeff Wilson, Coldwell Banker• $30 G C for Ashton Pub– Cottages Unlimited $30 G C for Ashton Pub– Cottages Unlimited

Real EstateReal Estate• Two Way Radios – Flint’s TV and AppliancesTwo Way Radios – Flint’s TV and Appliances• Sea Biscuit – John’s MarinaSea Biscuit – John’s Marina• Wine Decanter Set – Canadian Tire, PerthWine Decanter Set – Canadian Tire, Perth• $100 in “BIA Bucks” – Carleton Place $100 in “BIA Bucks” – Carleton Place

Business Improvement Business Improvement AssociationAssociation


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Wrap-upWrap-up

• The Executive appreciates your supportThe Executive appreciates your support

• Membership is the MLA’s strengthMembership is the MLA’s strength

• Talk to your friends/neighbours about the MLATalk to your friends/neighbours about the MLA

• Please visit our Website for the latest news Please visit our Website for the latest news (lakemississippi.ca)(lakemississippi.ca)

• Thanks for attending, hope to see you next yearThanks for attending, hope to see you next year

• Need motion to adjourn…………..Need motion to adjourn…………..

Annual General Meeting of the Mississippi Lakes Association May 26, 2007 Beckwith Municipal Building.

Documents

total expense

total revenue

financial statements

foca dues

bank charges

shore association dues

hazard marker buoys

weed cutter rental