FOCA Elert - February 2015
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Register now for the AGM!
Members: join us for the FOCA Annual General Meeting and Spring Seminar on Saturday, March 7th in Toronto.
This is an important opportunity to network with fellow associations from across Ontario, and to interact with our expert presenters on hot cottage country topics, including legal tools and tips, organizing for success, and safety and crime prevention. And don't miss the presentations from our featured member associations!
Next FOCA Webinar:
Due to popular demand, we will be hosting another webcast of FOCA's Cottage Succession event, "Keeping the Family in the Family Cottage," on April 17, 2015. Sign-up details will come in next month's Elert - stay tuned for details!
Great Lakes Water Level updates
The International Lake Superior Board of Control says water levels in the lake are at a 17-year high, and that Lakes Huron, and Michigan are similarly at multi-year highs for the month of January. See more about the Great Lakes and this recent news here: http://foca.on.ca/great-lakes-strategy-and-action/
Recap of the Toronto International Boat Show
The 2015 Toronto International Boat Show was a great opportunity to gear up for the coming boating season, in the midst of a dark January!
More than 70,000 boat enthusiasts took in the show. FOCA was pleased that so many of our members took advantage of our free passes. We saw familiar faces and met lots of new and enthusiastic boaters.
and much more
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Special Updates for FOCA Members Elert
Hot Topics for 2014:
Looking for material for your local association meeting or upcoming newsletter?
Read the Event Summary and review the slide presentations from the 2014 FOCA Annual General Meeting and Spring Seminar, held March 1st in Toronto:
Looking for a speaker for your local association meeting?
Contact FOCA to be connected to the following partners who have offered some availability to attend local AGMs this summer:
Recent Survey Results: Cottage Country Waste Management
Thank you to all who participated in the January 2014 FOCA survey! Working with the Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, we investigated challenges and barriers to waste management in rural municipalities across Ontario. Communication between residents and municipalities emerged as a key factor. Larger municipalities appear better-equipped to provide education or special disposal options for electronic waste, large furniture and more.
New FOCA Survey: Hot Topics for 2014 + Cottage Usage Trends
Please take a few minutes to participate in FOCA's latest survey by clicking this link:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/FOCAsurvey2014
The first half of the survey includes questions about the issues that may be facing your association this year. The second half has been generously sponsored by our corporate partners at Xplornet, to better understand how and when we use the cottage, and what role, if any, internet service plays in the mix.
Link to the Full Elert here
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The Late February FOCA Elert is out
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FOCA's Annual General Meeting is NEXT WEEK
5 Meetings re: Algonquin Land Claim
Survey underway - Can you help?
Ontario Great Lakes "Spring Refresh"
Save the Date: April 12-13, 2013
The Canadian Freshwater Alliance and Freshwater Future are partnering on a 2-day strategic discussion about Great Lakes water issues. Please mark April 12th-13th in your calendars, and plan to join us at the Kempenfelt Conference Centre in Barrie.
The FOCA February Elert is out
FOCA A.G.M. March 2, 2013
Property Tax Tool from FOCA's Taxation Committee
Lake Partner: 2012 Data!
Tools for FOCA Associations
Threatened Lake of 2013 is...
Fisheries Act, ELA update
Feature: Cade Associates Insurance Brokers
Conference Notices
Biodiversity Online
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January FOCA Elert
In this Elert:
FOCA Annual General Meeting
IMPORTANT NEWS: Algonquin Land Claim
What do I get from FOCA?
Last call for comments on Changes to MNR Permits!
Dealing with "Big Lake" Issues
Be Safe on the Ice this Winter
Read all the details
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