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Welcome to the MPOA!
We are delighted that you are here. Scroll down to read more information about the association, the benefits of being a member & how to sign-up or renew your membership.

Membership

MEMBERSHIP

To be an MPOA member, you must be a property owner on Mazinaw lake (road or lake side), or in the bay that leads into the Mississippi River north of Mazinaw lake. Membership is for a calendar year, from July 1 to June 30. A member is someone who has paid their membership fees for the current membership year. Only one membership per residence is allowed (irrespective of the number of families/people sharing a cottage). If you have two properties, you only pay for one membership. See below for ways to pay.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

  • The quality of our lake, and our experiences on the lake are paramount to what we do. We represent our members, property owners who have chosen to join, by being a 'collective voice' to attempt to influence government and corporate organizations, where appropriate.

  • We communicate to members on important items that might impact them through emails, website updates, and social media.

  • The MPOA Lake Directory is treasured by, and only available to, members and emergency responders. The directory lists cottage information and contains maps of the lake. Members have used the information in the directory to alert absent owners of issues on their property.

  • We have a private Facebook group for members and their families. 

  • The Spring Newsletter is packed with information that you will find yourself referring to throughout the season.

  • There is an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the spring where you can meet your board, learn about what they are doing on your behalf, and have your say by voting on important items.

  • We keep in touch with government agencies such as local council, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, etc.

  • We are a member of the North Frontenac Lake Association Alliance working together with the other 18 lakes in the alliance on common issues that affect our lakes and region.

  • We are a member of the Federation Ontario Cottagers Association (FOCA) which keep a pulse on what is important to members and which entitles you to FOCA benefits as well. 

CURRENT MEMBERS

How to renew your Membership:​ Please complete our new Membership form to create your profile on our website. 

Creating a profile will give you control over your directory information plus provide you access to members only data (when available, such as the MPOA by-laws, AGM agenda, motions to discuss prior to the AGM). You can now update your profile if changes to your information occur (e.g. if you recently moved or changed your email address, perhaps got rid of your landline.) Please be sure to submit payment for your annual dues as explained below, by July 1st, 2025

NEW MEMBERS

​Becoming a member is easy:

  1. Fill out the MEMBERSHIP form.

  2. See payment methods below on how to submit your membership dues.

Payment Information

Keep in mind:

  • Dues are $30 per property and are due July 1st. 

Payment options:

  • E-Transfer:  * preferred method. Send the e-transfer to treasurer@lakemazinaw.ca.  Please include the 911 number of your property with your first and last name in the notes section of the e-transfer.  This is very important so we apply the payment to the right family.

  • Cheque or Cash:  

    • You can drop your payment off at Brown’s Campground office or Smart’s Marina

      • If you give it to Brown’s or Smart’s, please put your cheque in a closed envelope and write on the envelope: “MPOA membership”.  Inside please ensure we have your name, property address, and contact information.

    • Alternatively, you can mail a cheque to the Post Office:  MPOA, P.O. Box 251, Cloyne Ontario K0H 1K0.  

    • Your cheque should be made out to "MPOA". Please write the 911 number of your property and your email address in the note section of the cheque. 

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