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Annual General Annual General Meeting Meeting of the of the Mississippi Lakes Mississippi Lakes Association Association June 24, 2006 June 24, 2006 Beckwith Municipal Beckwith Municipal Building Building

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Annual General MeetingAnnual General Meetingof theof the

Mississippi Lakes Mississippi Lakes AssociationAssociation

June 24, 2006 June 24, 2006

Beckwith Municipal Beckwith Municipal BuildingBuilding

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AgendaAgenda

• Opening Remarks and Opening Remarks and Director IntroductionsDirector Introductions

• Minutes of Last AGMMinutes of Last AGM• Treasurer and Auditor ReportsTreasurer and Auditor Reports• Director ReportsDirector Reports• Election of DirectorsElection of Directors• Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker• New BusinessNew Business• Wrap-up and AdjournmentWrap-up and Adjournment

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Opening RemarksOpening Remarks

• Lots of interesting informationLots of interesting information

• Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker

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

• Twenty Door PrizesTwenty Door Prizes

• Some FUN, Coffee and TimbitsSome FUN, Coffee 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 – Lorna Drummond –

AdministratorAdministrator• Chris Winter – DirectorChris Winter – Director• 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

• Melissa Dakers - Ebbs BayMelissa Dakers - Ebbs Bay

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Minutes of 2005 Minutes of 2005 AGMAGM

• Recorded by Frank MillsRecorded by Frank Mills

• 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

• 2005 Financial Report2005 Financial Report

• Auditor’s Report on 2005Auditor’s Report on 2005

• 2006 Budget and Forecasts2006 Budget and Forecasts

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2005 Revenues2005 Revenues

• Individual dues & donations $ 850Individual dues & donations $ 850

• Shore Association dues $2205Shore Association dues $2205

• Municipal Grants Municipal Grants $1750 $1750

• Businesses on the Lakes Businesses on the Lakes $ 300 $ 300

• Newsletter Advertising $2125Newsletter Advertising $2125

• Weed Cutter rentalWeed Cutter rental $ 100 $ 100

• TotalTotal $7325 $7325

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2005 Expense2005 Expense

• Newsletter printingNewsletter printing $1955$1955

• Website creation and supportWebsite creation and support $ 100$ 100

• Website hostingWebsite hosting $ 180$ 180

• Marker buoy maintenanceMarker buoy maintenance $ 794$ 794

• Miss L. A. (we now have a boat)Miss L. A. (we now have a boat) $5127$5127

• WRAFT and FOCA duesWRAFT and FOCA dues $1119$1119

• MiscellaneousMiscellaneous $ 243$ 243

• TotalTotal $9518$9518

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2005 Financial 2005 Financial SummarySummary

• Bank balance at start of year $8863Bank balance at start of year $8863• Total revenue for 2005 $7325Total revenue for 2005 $7325• Total expense for 2005 $9518Total expense for 2005 $9518• Bank balance at yearendBank balance at yearend $6670$6670• Funds split into GIC and active account to Funds split into GIC and active account to

maximize interest earnedmaximize interest earned

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Auditor’s Report on Auditor’s Report on 20052005

I have audited and found correct the I have audited and found correct the 2005 Financial Statements for the 2005 Financial Statements for the Mississippi Lakes Association Mississippi Lakes Association presented to me by Bryon Edwards presented to me by Bryon Edwards on May 17/06. The statements were on May 17/06. The statements were well organized and have incorporated well organized and have incorporated the changes recommended last year.the changes recommended last year.

Garry PattersonGarry Patterson

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Appointment of 2006 Appointment of 2006 AuditorAuditor

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

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

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2006 Revenue Budget2006 Revenue Budget

ItemItem 05 Actual05 Actual 06 Budget06 Budget 06 YTD06 YTD

Individual DuesIndividual Dues 850850 12001200 245245

Association DuesAssociation Dues 21502150 23002300 425425

Municipal GrantsMunicipal Grants 17501750 20002000 12501250

Business Business Donations and Donations and SponorshipsSponorships

300300 10001000 200200

Newsletter AdsNewsletter Ads 21502150 25002500 35753575

Weed Cutter Weed Cutter Rental and Bank Rental and Bank InterestInterest

120120 350350 00

TotalsTotals 73257325 93509350 56455645

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2006 Expense Budget2006 Expense Budget ItemItem 05 Actual05 Actual 06 Budget06 Budget 06 YTD06 YTD

WRAFT and FOCAWRAFT and FOCA 11191119 12001200 00

Weed Cutter Mntce.Weed Cutter Mntce. 00 100100 00

Marker Buoy Mntce.Marker Buoy Mntce. 794794 600600 574574

WebsiteWebsite 280280 240240 9090

InsuranceInsurance 00 10001000 15121512

Newsletter PrintingNewsletter Printing 19551955 20002000 30763076

Water Quality TestingWater Quality Testing 00 10001000 00

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous 243243 200200

Boat PurchaseBoat Purchase 51275127 00 00

Boat Operating Exp.Boat Operating Exp. 297297 300300

Membership PostageMembership Postage 00 600600 00

New InitiativesNew Initiatives 00 20002000 00

TotalsTotals 95189518 93509350 52525252

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Current Financial StatusCurrent Financial Status

• Bank balance at start of year $6674Bank balance at start of year $6674

• Forecast revenue for 2006Forecast revenue for 2006 $9350 $9350

• Forecast expense for 2006 $9140Forecast expense for 2006 $9140

• Forecast Balance at year end Forecast Balance at year end $6874$6874

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2006 Budget Approval2006 Budget Approval

• Motion - to approve the 2006 Budget Motion - to approve the 2006 Budget as presented by the Treasurer.as presented by the Treasurer.Moved by - ………………………Moved by - ………………………Seconded by - ………………….Seconded by - ………………….

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

BankerBanker

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

• $30 Gift Certificate – Dock Master$30 Gift Certificate – Dock Master

• 18V Cordless Drill – Rona Cashway in 18V Cordless Drill – Rona Cashway in C PC P

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• Each Director has assumed primeship Each Director has assumed primeship for certain activities or initiativesfor certain activities or initiatives

• Volunteers are needed in several areasVolunteers are needed in several areas

• If you see an area that interests you If you see an area that interests you please consider volunteering and please consider volunteering and contact the Director involvedcontact the Director involved

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• First up is Ed Carew reporting on :-First up is Ed Carew reporting on :-

• Marker BuoysMarker Buoys

• Water Level MonitoringWater Level Monitoring

• Lake StewardshipLake Stewardship

• Water Management PlanWater Management Plan

• Floating SignFloating Sign

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Marker Buoys – Ed CarewMarker Buoys – Ed Carew

• ““Basic” pontoon boat purchased by MLA Basic” pontoon boat purchased by MLA for marker buoy deploymentfor marker buoy deployment

• 37 markers installed on June 437 markers installed on June 4thth

• 3 more installed on June 93 more installed on June 9thth

– boaters should use extreme caution, especially in the river boaters should use extreme caution, especially in the river where currents (due to high water levels) may displace the where currents (due to high water levels) may displace the markersmarkers

• Marker Buoy locations are shown on Marker Buoy locations are shown on Website and Newsletter MapsWebsite and Newsletter Maps

• Would like volunteers to help with fall Would like volunteers to help with fall removalremoval

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Water Levels – Ed CarewWater Levels – Ed Carew

• 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, 2005 levels, includes year to date levels, 2005 levels,

historical average levels and target rangehistorical average levels 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 CarewWater Levels – Ed Carew

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Lower Target Upper Target 2006 to date

No target range in spring due to the variability in timing of spring melt and ice conditions

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Lake Stewardship – Ed Lake Stewardship – Ed CarewCarew

• MVC hosts annual lake stewards MVC hosts annual lake stewards meetingsmeetings

• 2006 annual Meeting held April 312006 annual Meeting held April 31• Representatives from lakes in watershedRepresentatives from lakes in watershed• Many common issues from other lake Many common issues from other lake

associations:associations:– high property taxeshigh property taxes– liability insuranceliability insurance– water quality, weeds, invasive specieswater quality, weeds, invasive species– environmental issues (climate change, boat wake environmental issues (climate change, boat wake

damage)damage)

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Water Management Plan – Ed Water Management Plan – Ed CarewCarew

• Plan Submited to MNRPlan Submited to MNR Jan, 2006Jan, 2006

• Expected Final Plan ReleaseExpected Final Plan Release June, June, 20062006

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Floating Billboard – Ed Floating Billboard – Ed CarewCarew

• MLA received many complaints about MLA received many complaints about floating sign on lake last summerfloating sign on lake last summer

• MLA led initiative to have sign removedMLA led initiative to have sign removed

• Earlier this year, MLA met with BIA to Earlier this year, MLA met with BIA to resolve matterresolve matter

• BIA agreed NOT to re-install sign BIA agreed NOT to re-install sign

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• Next up is David du Feu reporting Next up is David du Feu reporting on :-on :-

• WebsiteWebsite

• High Speed Internet AccessHigh Speed Internet Access

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Website – David du FeuWebsite – David du Feu

• MLA website more responsiveMLA website more responsive - - Weekly water level reportsWeekly water level reports - Lake activities- Lake activities - High speed Internet status- High speed Internet status - Special reports- Special reports - Lake wine list- Lake wine list

• Discussion ForumDiscussion Forum• Closing in on 3,000 hitsClosing in on 3,000 hits

- - 2,000 since last year2,000 since last year

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High Speed Internet Access - High Speed Internet Access - David du FeuDavid du Feu

• Horizon Technologies cover all Miss. Horizon Technologies cover all Miss. LakeLake

• Other initiativesOther initiatives - Storm Internet- Storm Internet

- Bell DSL- Bell DSL

- Digital City Satellite- Digital City Satellite

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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

• Travel Mug – Jeff Wilson, Coldwell Banker Travel Mug – Jeff Wilson, Coldwell Banker

• $25 Gift Certificate – Page and Turner $25 Gift Certificate – Page and Turner Book StoreBook Store

• $25 Gift Certificate – Bait Casters$25 Gift Certificate – Bait Casters

• Waterfowl Book – Nature Lovers Book StoreWaterfowl Book – Nature Lovers Book Store

• $25 CTC Gift Certificate – Cottages $25 CTC Gift Certificate – Cottages Unlimited Unlimited

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• Next up is Bryon Edwards reporting Next up is Bryon Edwards reporting on :-on :-

• WRAFTWRAFT

• Boating RegulationsBoating Regulations

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WRAFT – Bryon EdwardsWRAFT – Bryon Edwards

• WWaterfront aterfront RRatepayers atepayers AAfter fter FFair air TTaxationaxation• MLA Joins WRAFTMLA Joins WRAFT• WRAFT Joins WRAFT Joins CCoalition oalition AAfter fter PProperty roperty TTax ax

RReformeform• C A P T R represent 700 ratepayer & C A P T R represent 700 ratepayer &

community groups across Ontariocommunity groups across Ontario• Mission to lobby government concerning Mission to lobby government concerning

property tax reform property tax reform • RESULTS The ombudsman takes MPAC to RESULTS The ombudsman takes MPAC to

tasktask

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Boating Regulations - BryonBoating Regulations - Bryon

• Remember in 2009 YOU need a boaters card Remember in 2009 YOU need a boaters card As of As of September 15, 2009September 15, 2009 all boaters will be all boaters will be required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a powered Card in order to operate a powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption – this law applies to all age exemption – this law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted with any size motor – even a watercraft fitted with any size motor – even a trolling motortrolling motor

• www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafetywww.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• Next up is Chris Winter reporting Next up is Chris Winter reporting on :-on :-

• Water Quality ProgramWater Quality Program

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Water Quality – Chris WinterWater Quality – Chris Winter• Last Sample in 2002 by MVC, next 2007Last Sample in 2002 by MVC, next 2007

• MVC – Watershed Watch ProgramMVC – Watershed Watch Program1.1. Clarity with secchi disk readings.Clarity with secchi disk readings.2.2. Total Phosphorus within the Euphotic (near surface) zone Total Phosphorus within the Euphotic (near surface) zone

and 1 metre off the bottom (Water Sample).and 1 metre off the bottom (Water Sample).

3.3. Composite Composite Chlorophyll A and pH samplingChlorophyll A and pH sampling (Water (Water Sample).Sample).

4.4. Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Profiles (DO Meter).Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Profiles (DO Meter).

• MOE(ON) - Lake Partner ProgramMOE(ON) - Lake Partner Program1.1. Clarity with secchi disk readingsClarity with secchi disk readings

2.2. Total Phosphorus within Total Phosphorus within Euphotic zoneEuphotic zone (Water Sample).(Water Sample).

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Water Quality Program – Chris Water Quality Program – Chris WinterWinter

• MVC will sample 2 locations, 3 times a MVC will sample 2 locations, 3 times a season.season.

• MLA will sample 4 locations, 8 times a MLA will sample 4 locations, 8 times a season.season.

1.1. Clarity sampled by MLA & MVCClarity sampled by MLA & MVC

2.2. Total Phosphorus sampled by MLA & MVCTotal Phosphorus sampled by MLA & MVC

3.3. Composite Composite Chlorophyll A & pHChlorophyll A & pH sampled by sampled by MLA & MVCMLA & MVC

4.4. Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature (DO Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature (DO Meter). MVCMeter). MVC

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Water Quality Program – Chris Water Quality Program – Chris WinterWinter

• MVC staff will produce a “State of the Lake MVC staff will produce a “State of the Lake Report” at the end 2006. Report” at the end 2006.

• MVC will provide site survey recommendations.MVC will provide site survey recommendations.• Training assistance for MLA volunteers.Training assistance for MLA volunteers.• Sample analysis to be included in the above Sample analysis to be included in the above

report.report.• MVC staff will also help MLA develop a Self -MVC staff will also help MLA develop a Self -

directed Monitoring program with projects such directed Monitoring program with projects such as Loon Watch, Frog Watch, Ice Watch.as Loon Watch, Frog Watch, Ice Watch.

• Cost of water quality program $1,000.00.Cost of water quality program $1,000.00.

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Water Quality Program – Chris Water Quality Program – Chris WinterWinter

• Mississippi Lake is improvingMississippi Lake is improving..

• Let’s eliminate artificial fertilizers.Let’s eliminate artificial fertilizers.

• Check your septic systems.Check your septic systems.

• Need Volunteers for Water Quality Need Volunteers for Water Quality Program.Program.

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• Next up is Charlie White reporting Next up is Charlie White reporting on :-on :-

• Loon SurveyLoon Survey

• Invasive SpeciesInvasive Species

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Loon Survey 2006 – Charlie Loon Survey 2006 – Charlie WhiteWhite

• Canadian Lakes Loon SurveyCanadian Lakes Loon Survey

• Nation wide program started in 1981Nation wide program started in 1981

• MLA has joinedMLA has joined

• Volunteers needed to cover our LakeVolunteers needed to cover our Lake

• The MLA has two nesting platformsThe MLA has two nesting platforms

• What can be done to protect Loons?What can be done to protect Loons?

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Invasive Species – Charlie Invasive Species – Charlie WhiteWhite• Why do we need to stop the spread of Why do we need to stop the spread of

alien species?alien species?

• How do they get here?How do they get here?

• How are they spread once they are How are they spread once they are here?here?

• How do aquatic invasive species affect How do aquatic invasive species affect us?us?

• What can I do to help stop the spread? What can I do to help stop the spread?

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• Next up is Peter Elliott reporting on :-Next up is Peter Elliott reporting on :-

• The Aquatic Vegetation RemoverThe Aquatic Vegetation Remover

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Weed Cutter – Peter Weed Cutter – Peter ElliottElliott

• 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

• Free for the first day and $25 for Free for the first day and $25 for each additional day.each additional day.

• $100 damage deposit$100 damage deposit

• To book call Peter at 613-257-5362To book call Peter at 613-257-5362

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Director ReportsDirector Reports

• Finally Frank Mills reporting Finally Frank Mills reporting on :-on :-

• The NewsletterThe Newsletter

• The Lanark Sewer ProjectThe Lanark Sewer Project

• Lake Property InventoryLake Property Inventory

• Bass TournamentsBass Tournaments

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Newsletter – Frank MillsNewsletter – Frank Mills

• Printed and distributed by Victoria Printed and distributed by Victoria Day long weekendDay long weekend

• Edited and Published by former Edited and Published by former Director Patty Drennan Director Patty Drennan

• Largest ever with 36 pagesLargest ever with 36 pages• Biggest advertising revenues everBiggest advertising revenues ever• Well received in the Community and Well received in the Community and

by Advertisersby Advertisers

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Lanark Sewage Project – Frank Lanark Sewage Project – Frank MillsMills

• ““In ground in Village” approachIn ground in Village” approach

• MOE approval expected next weekMOE approval expected next week

• Phase III Public Meeting in JulyPhase III Public Meeting in July

• ““COMRIF” Grant Application by COMRIF” Grant Application by Sept 13Sept 13

• MLA involved as member of the MLA involved as member of the Public Advisory CommitteePublic Advisory Committee

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Lake Property Inventory - Lake Property Inventory - FrankFrank• 911 Service provides the means to 911 Service provides the means to

accurately determine size of accurately determine size of CommunityCommunity

• Beckwith - 373 (65%) Year RoundBeckwith - 373 (65%) Year Round - 201 (35%) Seasonal - 201 (35%) Seasonal

• D.N.E. – 565 TotalD.N.E. – 565 Total• Mississippi Mills – 60 Total (estimated)Mississippi Mills – 60 Total (estimated)• Carleton Place – 40 Total (estimated)Carleton Place – 40 Total (estimated)• Approximate Grand Total - 1250Approximate Grand Total - 1250

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Bass Tournaments – Frank Bass Tournaments – Frank MillsMills• Bass season opens todayBass season opens today

• 10+ Competitive Organizations in Area10+ Competitive Organizations in Area

• Renegade - 3 on Lake in 2005Renegade - 3 on Lake in 2005 - 1 scheduled in 2006 (Aug 26) - 1 scheduled in 2006 (Aug 26)

• South Eastern – July 23 and Aug 27South Eastern – July 23 and Aug 27

• Group and Individual Behaviour is the Group and Individual Behaviour is the main problem main problem

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Election of Election of DirectorsDirectors

• Term expires for Chris Winter, Charlie Term expires for Chris Winter, Charlie White, David du Feu and Lorna DrummondWhite, David du Feu and Lorna Drummond

• Candidates for election sponsored by Candidates for election sponsored by current executive :-Charlie White, David current executive :-Charlie White, David du Feu, Lorna Drummond and Melissa du Feu, Lorna Drummond and Melissa DakersDakers

• Nominations accepted from the floorNominations accepted from the floor

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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

• $10 Gift Certificate – Read’s Book Shop$10 Gift Certificate – Read’s Book Shop

• Travel Mug – Jeff Wilson, Coldwell BankerTravel Mug – Jeff Wilson, Coldwell Banker

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

• Cork Screw and Companion – Cork Screw and Companion – John Coburn, Coldwell BankerJohn Coburn, Coldwell Banker

• $30 “7 West Café” Gift Certificate – $30 “7 West Café” Gift Certificate – Brend MacDonald-Rowe,Brend MacDonald-Rowe, GMAC Real EstateGMAC Real Estate

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Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker

• Paul Lehman – General Manager of MVCPaul Lehman – General Manager of MVC

• Climate Change Impacts on the WatershedClimate Change Impacts on the Watershed

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New BusinessNew Business

• 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 The Final Group of Door PrizesDoor Prizes

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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

• Two Way Radios – Flint’s TV and AppliancesTwo Way Radios – Flint’s TV and Appliances

• Sea Biscuit – John’s MarinaSea Biscuit – John’s Marina

• Cook Ware Set – Canadian Tire, PerthCook Ware Set – Canadian Tire, Perth

• $100 in “BIA Bucks” – Carleton Place $100 in “BIA Bucks” – Carleton Place Business Improvement AssociationBusiness Improvement Association

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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)• ““Orchid Festival” – Lanark and Purdon Cons. AreaOrchid Festival” – Lanark and Purdon Cons. Area• 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…………..