"The Mazinaw Property Owners Association (MPOA) is an unincorporated, not-for-profit association of volunteers formed to promote the preservation and protection of natural and scenic beauty, fish, wildlife and water quality of the area. The MPOA strives to advance the common interests of its members dealing with different levels of governments, organizations and agencies relative to the Mazinaw Lake community.
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The MPOA is carried on without purpose of financial gain for its members: any profits or gains to the organization shall be used in promoting its mandate".
ABOUT US
MPOA ACTIVITIES
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Host an Annual General Meeting (AGM) where you can meet your board and other members, learn about important items, and vote on any potential motions that affect the association.
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Provide an MPOA website and administer the an MPOA private Facebook Group for its members
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Produce the MPOA Lake Directory which is treasured by, and only available to, members. The directory lists cottage information and contains maps of the lake. It provides a sense of community. Members have used the information in the directory to alert absent owners of issues on their property.
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Produce an MPOA Spring Newsletter which is packed with information that you will find yourself referring to throughout the season.
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Provide a strong focus on lake health (please see Lake Health section of the website for details) however some examples include focus on invasive species prevention, identification and management; participate in Shoreline Restoration Programs; received the "Mazinaw Blue Lake Designation' in 2024; Partake in water sampling programs; provide education around Firework and Light Pollution reduction, etc.
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Collaborate with various governmental agencies, such as the MVCA, local councils, elected officials.
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Active members of the ‘Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations’ (FOCA); and the North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance (NFLAA).
If you have any questions, please submit an email to communications@lakemazinaw.ca
MPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Your 2025/2026 Board: ​​
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President: Francine Bates
Vice-President: Open
Treasurer: Carol Colden
Lake Steward: Dr. Keith Philips
Secretary: Christine Post
Membership Director: Jeff Leavens
Outgoing Membership Director (transition year): Samantha Shannon
Communications Director: Peter Hurley
Webmaster: Lisa Johnson
FOCA Representative: Ellen Reid
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On behalf of the MPOA members, we would like to thank outgoing board members for their contributions to our association: Vern Haggerty (VP), Hilary Vaillancourt (Lake Steward), Gillian Van Kempen (Treasurer) and Janet Brookes (Secretary). This change was effective July 5th, 2025
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We are still on the lookout for a Vice President. If you are interested in this position or in another future board position, please contact us with your name, cottage number and any special skills you may have. If you have any questions, such as skills, time commitment, etc, please send a note to communications@lakemazinaw.ca. We’d love to hear from you.
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