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The Kashwakamak Lake Association represents the interests of its members at township meetings and with federal and provincial politicians. Areas of interest include the environment, water safety, public health, lake stewardship and member education. Issues on which we have lobbied include: market value assessment, lakefront purchase, proxy voting, and municipal services.
The KLA also organizes social opportunities for its members:
- Due to COVID-19 all KLA 2020 social opportunities have been cancelled.
- Join us for the KLA Annual General Meeting July 10th, 2021 at the Lions Hall in Northbrook. Door open at 9 am.
- We hold the popular Annual Dinner/Charity Auction at Fernleigh Lodge with proceeds from the auction supporting a local charity. The 2021 event will take place on September 18th. Tickets go on sale at the Annual General Meeting.
- KLA members also receive the electronic newsletter, The Kash Kourier each June and October. You can check past issues in the member’s portal. Members can opt to get a printed copy of the newsletters mailed to them for only $20/year. They are a great addition to your coffee table at the lake. Interested? Contact Email.
History of the Board
The Kashwakamak Lake Association was originally formed in 1993 to represent the interests of property owners in Barrie Township at the west end of Kashwakamak Lake. In July 2000, it was voted at the Annual Meeting to include all of Kashwakamak Lake. The Association represents the interests of its members at township meetings and with federal and provincial politicians. Areas of interest include the environment, water safety, public health, lake stewardship and member education. Issues on which we have lobbied include: market value assessment, lakefront purchase, proxy voting, and municipal services.
For more information, please read the KLA Constitution
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DIRECTOR |
POSITION |
PORTFOLIO |
LOCATION |
CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue MacGregor | President | Communications | Mitchell Bay | 613-336-2693 or 613-806-2355 Email |
| Open | Vice President | |||
| Kim Howson | Secretary | Whitefish Channel | 613-336-0126 Email | |
| Judy McIntyre | Treasurer | Lake Sustainability Committee | Mitchell Bay | 613-336-2882 Email |
| Mary Larson | Director | Special Events | Tower Road | 613-336-8832 Email |
| Pete Johnson | Director | Lake Steward | South Shore | 905-767-1976 Email |
| Gord Hunter | Past President | N. Frontenac Lake Assoc. Liasion | South Shore | 613-336-7345 Email |
| OPEN | Director | Fundraising / Special Events | ||
| Martin Reid | Director | Southshore/East End | ||
| Alan Dean | Director | East End | 613 479-2088 Email | |
| Don Cory | Membership | Membership Committee, Social History | Whitefish Bay | 613-336-2374 Email |
| Marilyn Boston | Director | North Frontenac and NF Lake Assoc. Liaison | Whitefish Bay | 416-848-6266 Email |
We have a director position available. Interested? Contact Gord Hunter at President@kashwakamak.ca
KLA Volunteers
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Seeking Committee Members
Please consider joining the Board – To learn more – Contact the KLA President, Sue MacGregor at 613-336-2693, 613-806-2355 or via Email
Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations
The KLA members are also members of Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA). FOCA is a non-profit, voluntary organization that represents 600 cottage associations. It represents cottagers in dealings with government and industry, to ensure cottaging will remain a way of life in Ontario. It also serves as an information centre for cottage associations and provides assistance and leadership on many crucial issues affecting cottagers while encouraging good environmental stewardship. www.foca.on.ca
Mississippi Valley Conservation
The KLA works closely with the Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC) on water quality testing and lake stewardship. The MVC is a community-based environmental agency established under the Conservation Authorities Act in 1968. To maintain recreational lake levels and control flooding, MVC operates a series of dams, including one at the east end of Kashwakamak Lake. MVC works to protect the natural resources of the Mississippi watershed, a jurisdiction of 4,450 square kilometres. www.mvc.on.ca
North Frontenac Township
North Frontenac is in the heart of eastern Ontario’s cottage country. Cottages and campsites dot the shores of the Township’s many clean lakes. Located entirely on the Canadian Shield, the landscape can often be rough and unpredictable, but at the same time provide for scenic backdrops and vistas. The natural beauty of North Frontenac is what most residents love about the area. The active lifestyles of residents, both permanent and seasonal, enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities. www.northfrontenac.com
Lake Networking Group
Representatives from the Kashwakamak Lake Association recently joined the Lake Networking Group. The Lake Networking Group is an informal gathering of Eastern Ontario Lake association representatives united by a common desire to work together and learn from one another. For more information: Click Here
North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance
In November 2010, Kashwakamak Lake Association became one of the founding members of the newly formed alliance of lake associations. The North Frontenac Lake Association (NFLAA) is presently made up of 15 member lake associations with three more lakes awaiting ratification from their associations. The mandate of the alliance is to build relationships and partnerships with Municipalities, Government Agencies and appropriate community associations.
The NFLAA is an important alliance that can help members and in turn, KLA members can get have concerns heard at a broader level with a unified approach. The KLA’s President, Gordon Hunter is the KLA representative on the NFLAA. With KLA membership nearing 400 added to the membership of the 15 other lake associations, the NFLAA is our representation within the North Frontenac community and at the township level. All members are also part of the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations (FOCA) at the provincial level.
Visit the NFLAA website for more information including the Mission Statement and Mandate for our alliance. www.wrengroup.ca/nflaa/nflaa_website.htm