"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 MPOA Facebook Group
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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 (see Lake Health section of the website for details) however some examples include focus on invasive species prevention and management; participate in Shoreline Restoration Programs; maintain "Mazinaw Blue Lake Designation'; 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 elected official
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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
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President: Francine Bates
Vice-President: Open
Treasurer: Gillian Van Kempen
Lake Steward: Hilary Vaillancourt
Secretary: Janet Brookes
Membership Director: Samantha Shannon
Communications Director: Carol Colden
Webmaster: Lisa Johnson
FOCA Representative: Janet Brookes
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On behalf of the MPOA members, we would like to thank Vern Haggerty, Hilary Vaillancourt and Gillian Van Kempen who have fulfilled their volunteer commitment.
Call for new board members: Effective the 2025 AGM we are seeking 3-5 new people. Please consider volunteering and bringing your skills and ideas to our lake association.
Of note, we have had a very qualified individual come forward to be our new Lake Steward however, we believe that this role can be shared with a ‘junior’ lake steward, perhaps a university student or recent grad in your family. It would be a great opportunity for someone looking for experience in this field.
Janet Brookes will be moving from Secretary to be the FOCA representative. Carol Colden will be moving to Treasurer. We will have open positions in Communications, Secretary and VP and Director at large.
If you are interested, please send us a note, with your name, cottage number and any special skills you have prior to the AGM if possible. 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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