E-NEWS AUGUST 2023

Fellow LJNA members and Lake Joseph Neighbours,

Hello from Lake Joe.

It’s a quiet summer day on the lake - an exhale before the busy long weekend coming up.

A reminder to join us for our AGM this Saturday - 8:30 am for coffee, the meeting starts at 9.

It will be an eventful day at Gordon Bay Marine.  They are also hosting the First Annual GBM Fireworks Extravaganza and participating in Maple Leaf Marine’s Fuel Your Hospital fundraiser.  Details of this and more events below.

Just as I was sitting down to write this, I got news from a member that our fireboat was training today in his bay and stopped by his dock for a visit.  Here’s a couple of photos. 

I look forward to seeing you at the AGM or one of our other events this summer.

Wishing you a happy, restful, fun filled long weekend!

Warm regards,

Nancy Cohen, President

info@ljna.org

Update from LJNA Board

Annual General Meeting

Please Join us

Benthic Sampling Day - Sat. Aug 19^th

Curious about the bugs in mud?  Want to learn more about these important indicators of water quality?  Join with other LJNA members on the of August 19^th for a morning of citizen science.  Please check out the event page on our website to learn more and sign-up. 

Membership Renewal. 

Thank you to the many members who have already renewed, and special thanks to those who added a donation to their renewal. We truly appreciate everyone’s support for LJNA. Click here to renew for 2023.

FOCA Benefits:

Membership in LJNA entitles members to several very interesting benefits including discounts on AED’s and cottage insurance.  More info on the FOCA website. 

Forest Walk – July 12th

A nice sized group joined to explore the beautiful trails behind Rocky Crest. We had a lot of fun identifying edible plants, mushrooms, animal tracks and completing our forest bingo cards.  Thank you to Sarah Wilson and junior guide Peter.

Volunteer Opportunities

Next Summer's Dock Drop: Coordinate the delivery of the LJNA Annual Newsletter by boat in early July. Or join the team (and meet your neighbours!).

AGM Coordinator: Help organize and run this annual summer highlight.

Newsletter Editor: Coordinate and edit content for the summer printed newsletter.

Municipal Matters: work with our municipal committee of the board to monitor activities of Seguin council and bring our voice to the table.

There are many other opportunities depending on your interests and available time.  Please talk to any board member at the AGM or be in touch at info@ljna.org.

Seguin Township News

A reminder that the Fire Rating continues to be high. This means Open Burning and Fireworks are currently not permitted.

Seguin Public Libraries website has a wealth of information about their services, resources and summer schedule. You can access it here.

In the Community

First Annual GBM Fireworks Extravaganza - Saturday, August 5^th

Hosted by Gordon Bay Marine, the events will run from noon until 4pm with a fireworks show happening at Dusk.

• They are doing a multi-brand boat demo day which will run from noon until 4pm
• BBQ is 2pm – 4pm
• Fireworks on the Bay at dusk, for approx. 20 min

For more information and updates, they are encouraging people to follow Gordon Bay Marine on both Facebook and Instagram.

Maple Leaf Marina's - Fuel Your Hospital Fundraiser

Maple Leaf marine is running a fundraiser for West Parry Sound Hospital Foundation, called “Fuel Your Hospital”, in which 10 cents from every litre of gas sold at the gas dock, will be donated to the hospital. This is the second year for this fundraiser and they are excited to add Gordon Bay to the list of participating marinas.

CNIB Lake Joe

This year's 19+ Cookout with Cuddy is making a tremendous impact by raising funds to support CNIB Lake Joe and offset the camper fee of $2,500. Thanks to our incredible donors and events like this, we can offer families an affordable fee of just $150 to attend. You can play a vital role in changing young lives by participating in our auction or contributing to our crowdfunding efforts. Head to https://app.galabid.com/cnib2023 now to bid on exclusive items and experiences, including a crowdfunding opportunity to help send kids to camp. With your help and participation in our auction we can create unforgettable memories and send kids to camp for an experience they'll cherish forever!

Of Interest

FOCA Elert - July Edition

Of the many items in FOCA’s July Enews, two items to highlight:

Their annual Lake Stewards Newsletter is full of information about the work they do and cottage tips including fire safety, and protecting water quality.

And a reminder about the Underused Housing Tax (UHT).  To quote:

"Those who owned some types of residential property in Canada on December 31, 2022 and are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents must file a UHT return with the Canadian Revenue Agency by October 31, 2023 (a special extension for this inaugural year; the filing date will revert to March 31st in subsequent years), even if the property qualifies for an exemption from the tax. Non-Canadians who need to apply for an Individual Tax Number (ITN) from CRA as part of this process should do so as soon as possible; we've learned it can take up to 8 weeks to get an ITN. Details and important links are posted on our Taxation webpage."

Safer Boating – MLA resources

Here’s a link to a set of resources on the MLA’s website with tips for safer boating practices: https://www.mla.on.ca/Become-A-Better-Boat-Driver.

 The E-News is published on a regular basis to keep LJNA members and Lake Joe residents 

informed of items of importance and interest to them.  Want to view a past issue?  Click HERE.

The Lake Joseph North Association (LJNA) represents the interests of shoreline residents on the Seguin section of Lake Joseph, including Portage Lake.