FOCA's 2012 Fall members' meeting

FOCA's 2012 Fall members' meeting is Friday Oct.26th. 

This year, the FOCA meeting will take place during the Cottage Life show! Plan to join us for updates on issues that matter to waterfront property owners and associations.

When: Friday, October 26th, 2012 from 5 - 7:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. The registration fee includes 1 admission ticket to the Cottage Life show.

This year's agenda features:

• Updates on new MPAC property assessments 
• Ontario's new Not-for Profit Corporations Act 
• Strategic Directions for Ontario's waterfront communities 
• Introducing FOCA's new Risk Management team 
• FOCA Government relations, program, and activity updates 

http://www.foca.on.ca/news_and_events/621

I am already booked and will be at the Cottage Life Show Friday around 1PM.

If you are interested in going you can register at the above link.

The Fall Cottage Life Show 2012

The Fall Cottage Life Show:
Show Dates/Hours:

Friday, October 26 11:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday, October 27 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, October 28 10:00am – 5:00pm

The Fall Cottage Life Show celebrates every season at the lake. With more than 200 exhibitors dedicated to the very best products and services to enhance your retreat, you can research cottage renovations, construction, building products, and design and architectural services, and check out fun stuff like boats, water toys, arts and décor, furnishings for indoors and out, and gift ideas for every cottager on your list.

http://bit.ly/WeGEqo Cottage Life 

I will be there on the 26 until the FOCA Meeting starts at 5PM hope to see you there.

Low water levels worry local MPs

Low water levels worry local MPs 

Immediate action must be taken to restore water levels in Georgian Bay, says Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton.

“The worry is if we have another hot, dry summer, which is entirely probable... these conditions are going to worsen,” Stanton said Wednesday. “We’re going to have lower water levels than we’ve experienced since they have begun measuring them.”

Read the rest on the Orillia Packet & Times web site


http://bit.ly/Qgmd7C Orillia Packet & Times

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Part 2 of the 2012 Report

Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Part 2 of the 2012 Report

http://bit.ly/OOQo92 FOCA

Gord Miller released his annual report “Losing our Touch” to the Ontario Legislature today, which includes many issues that affect FOCA, and our members. “Waterfront property owners are impacted by many of the deficiencies I’ve identified in my 2012 Annual Report”, according to ECO Gord Miller. “These include crown land management, septic reinspections, and the Province’s low water response plans.”

Interactive Map Visualizes Great Lakes Water Currents

An Interactive Map Visualizes Great Lakes Water Currents
http://bit.ly/QZaadt http://data-informed.com
Looks like a interesting tool

Like FOCA on Facebook

Like FOCA on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/foca.on.ca and you could WIN! 

Prize: one free ticket to the FOCA Fall Seminar ($40 value) - includes entry to the Fall Cottage Life Show. Seminar event is Friday October 26, 2012 from 5-8pm. Get more details about the event here: http://www.foca.on.ca/news_and_events  

Already registered? No worries - if you win, we'll reimburse you when we see you there! (Register now to avoid disappointment: our last event was full.)

Prize winner will be selected from all FOCA Facebook fans at 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 23rd. Spread the word by sharing this notice. GOOD LUCK!

The OPP & OPG remind us to stay safe on the water

The OPP & OPG remind us to stay safe on the water this Thanksgiving weekend. Be prepared for cold water conditions, wear your PFD and stay clear of all hydroelectric dams and generating stations. And have a Happy Turkey weekend! 

http://ow.ly/i/ZPka

From the FOCA FaceBook page http://www.facebook.com/foca.on.ca

Lots of great great information about Cottaging in Ontario

Low water levels in bay focus of Ottawa talks

Low water levels in bay focus of Ottawa talks

OTTAWA - A group of local politicians met with federal Environment Minister Peter Kent in Ottawa on Tuesday to discuss water levels on Georgian Bay and the Great Lakes. 

http://bit.ly/SLPA0b Simcoe.com

Bill 103, Great Lakes Shoreline Right of Passage Act, 2012

Bill 103, Great Lakes Shoreline Right of Passage Act, 2012
Craitor, Kim
Current Status: First Reading Carried

Legislative Assembly of Ontario Bills & Lawmaking Current Parliament Bill 103, Great Lakes Shoreline Right of Passage Act, 2012.htm

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The October 2012 FOCA Elert is out

The October FOCA Elert is out

News and links on "New Property Assessments are "in the mail" from MPAC "

Breaking News: Update from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario

"Waterfront property owners are impacted by many of the deficiencies I've identified in my 2012 Annual Report," says Miller. "These include crown land management, septic reinspections and the Province's low water response plans."

FOCA Cottage Succession series - coming to Toronto
Peter Lillico speaking at a FOCA Cottage Succession seminar
Find out how to "Keep the 'Family' in the Family Cottage." Estate Lawyer Peter Lillico will be joined by Steve Lester of the Lester Wealth Management Group to answer your questions about making a plan that works for your family.

And much much more....

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/FOCA-Elert---important-updates-for-the-waterfront-community.html?soid=1103081187936&aid=fXjnsNp4g6M