Simple ways to protect your home or cottage from spring flooding
http://bit.ly/1BJyeeR Cottage Life Blog.
Some great ideas/tips, best to start now before there is a problem.
Monday, 16 March 2015
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
2015 SPRING COTTAGE LIFE SHOW
SPRING COTTAGE LIFE SHOW
MARCH 27 - 29, 2015
Warm up and chill out at the Spring Cottage Life Show!
Meet more than 575 exhibitors showing boats, docks, builders, contractors, innovative building products, green solutions, decor and style, arts and crafts, food and entertaining, water toys and more.
It’s our 22nd annual kick-off to summertime fun and we can’t wait to see you at our cottage!
Show Dates/Hours
Friday, March 27, 2015 – 10:00am–8:00pm
Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 9:00am–7:00pm
Sunday, March 29, 2015 – 10:00am–5:00pm
http://bit.ly/1Mr23V5 Cottage Life
I am thinking of going on the Saturday, anyone else thinking of going?
Warm up and chill out at the Spring Cottage Life Show!
Meet more than 575 exhibitors showing boats, docks, builders, contractors, innovative building products, green solutions, decor and style, arts and crafts, food and entertaining, water toys and more.
It’s our 22nd annual kick-off to summertime fun and we can’t wait to see you at our cottage!
Show Dates/Hours
Friday, March 27, 2015 – 10:00am–8:00pm
Saturday, March 28, 2015 – 9:00am–7:00pm
Sunday, March 29, 2015 – 10:00am–5:00pm
http://bit.ly/1Mr23V5 Cottage Life
I am thinking of going on the Saturday, anyone else thinking of going?
Sunday, 1 March 2015
How to downsize your stuff for a move to the cottage
How to downsize your stuff for a move to the cottage
The time is finally here—you’re packing up your city life, leaving the concrete jungle behind, and making the cottage your permanent home. The only thing now standing between you and the loons on the lake is packing. And, if you’re like most people, your cottage is smaller than your house, which means before you pack, you have to downsize.
Here’s how to make the process easy and efficient.
http://bit.ly/1AXeZgk Cottage Life Blog
Good blog post, some good ideas. Works if your cottage is full already. One of my project this year is to downsize a lot of the stuff at the cottage. The main issue is finding the time.
The time is finally here—you’re packing up your city life, leaving the concrete jungle behind, and making the cottage your permanent home. The only thing now standing between you and the loons on the lake is packing. And, if you’re like most people, your cottage is smaller than your house, which means before you pack, you have to downsize.
Here’s how to make the process easy and efficient.
http://bit.ly/1AXeZgk Cottage Life Blog
Good blog post, some good ideas. Works if your cottage is full already. One of my project this year is to downsize a lot of the stuff at the cottage. The main issue is finding the time.
Monday, 9 February 2015
FOCA Elert - February 2015
FOCA Elert - February 2015
http://bit.ly/1ux2kko FOCA
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
http://bit.ly/1ux2kko FOCA
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
Sunday, 11 January 2015
FOCA at the 2015 Toronto Boat Show
I was at the Boat Show on January 10th, and spent a fair bit of time at the FOCA booth. Found out about several new initiatives planned for this year. If you go to the Boat Show this year drop by the FOCA both
Great Lakes water levels set to hit 15-year high
This spring, cottagers along the Great Lakes who have been anxious about disappearing shorelines are in for the highest water levels in 15-years, thanks to two unusually wet years.
Last month, Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie were above their average monthly levels for the first time since the late 1990s, when the levels began decreasing. Experts believe that the dredging of the links between lakes to accommodate shipping and increased evaporation from climate change could have caused the low levels.
“On Superior, Michigan, and Huron, we haven’t seen two-year water level increases of this magnitude” in recorded history, said Keith Kompoltowicz, a hydrologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district office in Detroit, in an interview with the CBC.
Last month, Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan, and Erie were above their average monthly levels for the first time since the late 1990s, when the levels began decreasing. Experts believe that the dredging of the links between lakes to accommodate shipping and increased evaporation from climate change could have caused the low levels.
“On Superior, Michigan, and Huron, we haven’t seen two-year water level increases of this magnitude” in recorded history, said Keith Kompoltowicz, a hydrologist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district office in Detroit, in an interview with the CBC.
Read the rest of the story on the Cottage Life Blog
Thursday, 1 January 2015
7 New Year’s resolutions every cottager should make
7 New Year’s resolutions every cottager should make
‘Tis the season for reflecting on the year that was. But along with the typical resolutions to eat better and get to the gym more, we’d like you to think about some promises that might actually be a little easier to keep—and will make your time at the lake a little more enjoyable
http://bit.ly/175NQxk Cottage Life Blog
Some great ideas. Hope you all have a great cottaging year in 2015.
‘Tis the season for reflecting on the year that was. But along with the typical resolutions to eat better and get to the gym more, we’d like you to think about some promises that might actually be a little easier to keep—and will make your time at the lake a little more enjoyable
http://bit.ly/175NQxk Cottage Life Blog
Some great ideas. Hope you all have a great cottaging year in 2015.
No Ice is 100% Safe
Our friends at FOCA published an Ice Safety blog post
This time each year, snowmobilers are reminded that no ice can be considered 100 per cent safe to ride on with a snowmobile.
It is especially true this winter when ice is forming earlier than usual in many areas and may look safe, but is not yet thick or strong enough. This ice warning also applies during any prolonged period of thaw or rain, and late in the season after ice begins to deteriorate from milder temperatures.
Read the full post by clicking on the link below
http://bit.ly/1Bodk23 FOCA
This time each year, snowmobilers are reminded that no ice can be considered 100 per cent safe to ride on with a snowmobile.
It is especially true this winter when ice is forming earlier than usual in many areas and may look safe, but is not yet thick or strong enough. This ice warning also applies during any prolonged period of thaw or rain, and late in the season after ice begins to deteriorate from milder temperatures.
Read the full post by clicking on the link below
http://bit.ly/1Bodk23 FOCA
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
Last FOCA news updates of 2014 in the December Elert
Last FOCA news updates of 2014 in the December Elert
http://bit.ly/1GrleLA FOCA
Webinar #2: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario - the Environmental Bill of Rights and You
This webinar will help FOCA members interested in participating in environmental law-making that impacts your waterfront experience and communities - through Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR).
FOCA members: Watch your Inbox for sign-up details in mid-January!
Boat Show
We are very excited that FOCA will be part of the "Boating Community Program" at the Toronto International Boat Show from January 10-18, 2015, where we will be meeting boaters, and dreaming of an early summer... Plan to join us there.
LAST CALL for free tickets!
FOCA has 2 free tickets to the Boat Show for each and every one of our member associations. Thanks to all the Associations who have already contacted us to claim their tickets.
IMPORTANT: Associations MUST email FOCA by December 31, 2014 with the designated names for the 2 tickets, which will be held at the entry to the Boat Show.
New Municipal Councils now in place
December 1st was the first day for the newly sworn-in municipal councils in Ontario.
Congratulations to all the successful candidates now sitting as councillors, mayors and reeves. FOCA looks forward to a long and productive relationship between local government and the waterfront property-owning community, represented through local cottage, lake and road associations.
A message from FOCA to Municipal Councils:
We encourage you to utilize the considerable resources within local residents' associations!
As stakeholders in nearly 300 Ontario municipalities, FOCA's 50,000 members not only provide a significant amount of local property tax revenue (over $800-million/year), but also have important perspectives on local living, land use planning, economic development and maintaining sustainable local environments.
A message from FOCA to our members:
We encourage you to make yourselves known to your elected officials; they are making decisions that will affect you and your community for the next 4 years! One important time to get involved is during the municipal budget process.
http://bit.ly/1GrleLA FOCA
Webinar #2: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario - the Environmental Bill of Rights and You
This webinar will help FOCA members interested in participating in environmental law-making that impacts your waterfront experience and communities - through Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR).
FOCA members: Watch your Inbox for sign-up details in mid-January!
Boat Show
We are very excited that FOCA will be part of the "Boating Community Program" at the Toronto International Boat Show from January 10-18, 2015, where we will be meeting boaters, and dreaming of an early summer... Plan to join us there.
LAST CALL for free tickets!
FOCA has 2 free tickets to the Boat Show for each and every one of our member associations. Thanks to all the Associations who have already contacted us to claim their tickets.
IMPORTANT: Associations MUST email FOCA by December 31, 2014 with the designated names for the 2 tickets, which will be held at the entry to the Boat Show.
New Municipal Councils now in place
December 1st was the first day for the newly sworn-in municipal councils in Ontario.
Congratulations to all the successful candidates now sitting as councillors, mayors and reeves. FOCA looks forward to a long and productive relationship between local government and the waterfront property-owning community, represented through local cottage, lake and road associations.
A message from FOCA to Municipal Councils:
We encourage you to utilize the considerable resources within local residents' associations!
As stakeholders in nearly 300 Ontario municipalities, FOCA's 50,000 members not only provide a significant amount of local property tax revenue (over $800-million/year), but also have important perspectives on local living, land use planning, economic development and maintaining sustainable local environments.
A message from FOCA to our members:
We encourage you to make yourselves known to your elected officials; they are making decisions that will affect you and your community for the next 4 years! One important time to get involved is during the municipal budget process.
Monday, 1 December 2014
FOCA Fall Seminar - by Webinar!
FOCA Fall Seminar - by Webinar!
To accommodate our members who reside far and near, this year's FOCA "Fall Seminar" will be held as a two-part series of webinars, rather than an in-person meeting. (Therefore, our next in-person meeting will be in Toronto at the FOCA Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Mark your calendar!)
To accommodate our members who reside far and near, this year's FOCA "Fall Seminar" will be held as a two-part series of webinars, rather than an in-person meeting. (Therefore, our next in-person meeting will be in Toronto at the FOCA Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Mark your calendar!)
Webinar #1: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - FOCA's Cottage Succession Seminar:
Learn how to "Keep the 'family' in the family cottage," with estate lawyer Peter Lillico. Join us for this web-based edition of the road-trip seminars that have been attended by more than 1,500 people around Ontario over the past 5 years.
** FOCA members: you will be sent registration instructions by email in the coming days. Watch your Inbox for details, and please invite all members of your local association.
Webinar #2: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - Ontario's Environment Commissioner - the Environmental Bill of Rights and You
This webinar will help FOCA members interested in participating in environmental law-making that impacts your waterfront experience and communities - through Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR).
http://bit.ly/12hAo7t FOCA
Learn how to "Keep the 'family' in the family cottage," with estate lawyer Peter Lillico. Join us for this web-based edition of the road-trip seminars that have been attended by more than 1,500 people around Ontario over the past 5 years.
** FOCA members: you will be sent registration instructions by email in the coming days. Watch your Inbox for details, and please invite all members of your local association.
Webinar #2: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - Ontario's Environment Commissioner - the Environmental Bill of Rights and You
This webinar will help FOCA members interested in participating in environmental law-making that impacts your waterfront experience and communities - through Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR).
http://bit.ly/12hAo7t FOCA
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