Sharron Curley

President

(613)549-1021

359-5085

Orland French

Past President

(613)969-8354

359-1074

Andy Shaw

V. President

(613) 258-4631 359-6523

Jae Shaw

Secretary

(613) 258-4631 359-6523

jae.shaw@sympatico.ca

John Curley

Web Master

(613)549-1021

359-5085

Alice Howarth

Treasurer

(613)216-7120

John Feltmate

Trails & Signs

(613)824-1833

359-5831

Ceyhan Lennon Membership

(613)829-5592

359-5322

lennonpc@sympatico.ca

Bob Cavanaugh Marina Relations (717)249-6195

359-5461

Bill Johnson

Special Events

(570)784-1178

359-6000

Chuck Laudermilch Lake Steward

359-1078

Ralph Robertson Past President

359- 5427

The meeting was held at the Shaws , Lot 96 Birch Island and convened at 10:00 am.

Orland opened the meeting, thanked everyone for coming and noted the focus for the meeting was to

decide on the distribution of roles in the new executive. He suggesed it was time for the oldtimers to step

aside and let the new comers step up.

The minutes were reviewed and approved. (Moved by Orland, seconded by John F.)

Alice was unaware of the meeting and so did not have her books with her. .Here is the current

status. “

As of Sept. 6th, the amount on hand was $3,415.57 with $30.00 owing for signs

delivered. “

3.

After outling typical tasks and effort for the various roles for the new executive members, duties

were distributed as follows. We got so enthused that every member gets a specific title!

President

Sharron Curley

Past President

Orland French

Vice President

Andy Shaw

Secretary

Jae Shaw

Treasurer

Alice Howarth

Web Site

John Curley

Lake Steward

Chuck Laudermilch

Trails

John Feltmate

Marina Relations

Bob Cavenaugh

& Safety

Membership

Ceyhan Lennon

Special Events

Bill Johnson

Orland mentioned that the constitution was long overdue for review and updating and that he

would be willing to take that on.

John Feltmate will move to the side the sign that is currently centered on the main path leading to

the meadow and Hortons. He will wait for money to be available next year to purchase and

install any additional signs.

Wendy Butler has offered to assist with membership recruitment. Ceyhan has volunteered to be

membership co-ordinator and has already spoken with Wendy. She will be contacting Bill

Johnson for his thoughts.

Orland noted that the lettering on the dock carts has faded and there may be a cracked wheel on

one. Sharron offered to redo the letters and will check out the carts this year when she and John

move them for storage at their cottage.

Well the turnout was sparse for this event. More buyers then sellers. General concencus was to

give the idea anotrher try. With better promotion it may well work out. It was suggested that

`we.... Solicit people to list items on the website, stress items can be NEW or FREE, set a date

early this year, publize early & post signs on dock.

9.

This annual event took place on the Sunday of Labour Day weekend. Orland and Sylvie won

with a winning time of 36 min 19sec. (Actually that is the slowest winning time ever!) This will

be the last year for the race. I think 30 years is a pretty impressive feat and many of us and our

children and firends have lots of fond memories. Many thanks to the Reids!

John Feltmate recently had a conversation with Ray McMann regarding rights of way errors

and/or omissions impacting some of the Birch Island properties. Ray indicated an interest in

helping resolve these situations. One of the reasons for some properties not having full right of

way access dates back to the initial purchases - some of which were registered before all surveys

were completed and filed. The executive wondered what our role would be in this matter and it

was decided that John would draft an information item. It would cover who might be affected,

why it may be a matter of concern, what can be done to rectify any problems etc. Sharron will

work with John F. on the document.

Next meeting planned for early May with discussions and some work being done via email in the

interim.

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draft document re: write of ways

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plans for next year's executive efforts

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transition secretary duties to Jae

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Review BIRPOA constitution

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Scnedule presentation on Black Rat Snakes

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On going secretary duties

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On going treasurer duties

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On going web site maintenance

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Creat area for “executive only” information on web site

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Dock fees by Parks Canada

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Updates to member database

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Trail committee work

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Loon count etc.

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Trail committee work

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Draft document re: rights of ways with Sharron

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Move sign (near Hortons) from centre of trail

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Trail committee work

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See if area where dock carts are stored could be improved (very rough now with large

stones)

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Safety document

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Plans for Branch Library

Ceyhan Lennon

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Plan for membership attraction

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Set date for garage sale for next year

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Thoughts for other “special events”

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Updates to “useful contacts” ?