APELL - Volume 10 Issue 2

Scheduled Events

By Morris Richardson
An Executive committee meeting will be held on Sunday August 12, 2001 at 1:00 PM (host - Steve Slaby). If you have a subject you wish discussed, notify a member of the Executive in advance. They are all listed at the end of this newsletter.

A general meeting will be held on August 25, 2001. As usual, the meeting will be held at the Salle des Loisirs on Chemin du Lac Long, and starts at 10:30 a.m. We invite everyone to attend.

Childrens' and adult picnics have been re-scheduled for Aug. 11, 2001. See article that follows.

Adult and Children's Picnics

By Morris Richardson

These were originally scheduled for July 21, 2001. Unfortunately, many of you would not have been able to attend, due to a variety of circumstances. We have therefore revised the date to Aug. 11, 2001.

The parties will be held this year at 12 Lacasse St, at the cottage of Frank and Guay Capello (next door to president Morris, cottage).

The day will begin at dawn with the fishing derby for children, which will continue until noon. This will be followed by a lunch, and games. Gifts will be distributed at approx. 2:00 p.m.

Around 4:00 p.m., activities for the adults will commence, and continue throughout the evening – games, supper, bonfire…

We invite you to attend. What better chance to meet and greet your fellow members and possibly meet and discuss with potential new members of the Executive. It will also be your last chance to meet your out going president who retires at the end of this term.

Mont Morissette Committee

By Morris Richardson

Your President has recently and regrettably submitted his resignation as a member of this committee. effective immediately.

If you read the last bulletin, and the article concerning this important committee work, you will doubtlessly know why the action was taken.

Electronic Mail

By Morris Richardson
Members are invited to provide the association with their e-mail address. Email would be a more immediate method of communication, as well it would reduce the costs associated with postage. A significant number of you have done so, and we thank you. For those of you who have not yet done so, and have that facility, we urge you to supply us your co-ordinates as soon as possible. We want to begin that process of e-mailing newsletters this year and your co-operation would be greatly appreciated.

Membership Renewal Time

By Morris Richardson
It is time to get out your wallets and cheque books and send us your annual renewal of memberships. The membership dues have remained the same for over 5 years. In today’s economy, that’s getting a pretty good bang for your dollar. Various directors have been assigned to solicit your membership, depending on where you have your cottage property located. Remember, they want to enjoy a life at the cottage too. Facilitate their duties. Try to avoid them having to return several times to collect your dues. Pay them the first time. Better yet, send in your renewal by mail or drop it off at the President or the Secretary Treasurer’s cottage or home mailing address. This information can be readily obtained in the listing of Executive members elsewhere in this newsletter.

Boating Safety Course

By Morris Richardson
Notwithstanding our prior notices, there has been very little registration for this course. A certified individual is available to offer the course in both official languages, in separate sessions. This course is comprised of 3 hours of theory and 1 hour of testing at a cost of $50.00. This cost includes the instructions, course material, testing, and certificate of competency upon successful completion. Anyone above 12 years of age may attend the course for the same cost.
The goal of the Boating Safety Course is to give the participants the minimum basic knowledge in boating safety, the acts and regulations governing the use and operation of pleasure craft as well as the proper procedures to overcome any emergency aboard.

At the end of this course, the participants having a passing grade of 75% on their tests, will receive a certificate which will confirm their achievement of the Canadian Coast Guard Boating Safety course. The Canadian Coast Guard Please Craft Operator Card is the proof that each participant has the minimum basic knowledge to use and operate safely a pleasure craft.

Joseé Tremblay has organised two sessions at the Salle des Loisirs on Chemin du Lac Long road as follows:

French Session - July 28, 02001 (Confirm by July 25)
English Session - August 18, 2001 (Please confirm by August 15)

9:00 - 9:30 - Registration and Payment
9:30 - 12:30 - Theory
12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch break
1:00 to 2:00 - Testing

To confirm your attendance call Josée at home at 741-6455 (evening), or work (854-4833) or cottage 463-4899.

Election of New Directors

By Morris Richardson
This fall, as called for in the association constitution, we shall be holding general elections. Your President, who has held the post for many years, has decided to step down and allow some new blood at the helm. A few other members of the present Executive have also indicated they may not run again for another term.

At the last Executive meeting, a committee was formed to attempt to find suitable candidates to fill the posts expected to be open for competition. If you feel you could contribute some of your time and effort to this worthwhile cause, communicate with any member of the existing Executive to discuss the possibilities. You will doubtless be happy you did. It should not always be the turn of the same individuals to sacrifice of their time and effort for the common good. Otherwise, these individuals suffer burn-out and disillusionment. ?

Closing Notes from the President

By Morris Richardson
The committee formed to find a replacement for the out-going president is having considerable difficulty in finding a candidate. Some of you still believe that Morris will change his mind at the last minute and remain. It won’t happen. Believe me.

If you want your association to remain strong under a firm direction, you must take immediate action to ensure this happens in an orderly manner.

Just about the time someone is ready to say "what more can be accomplished by this association?", along comes potential new problems: deteriorating quality of water, increasing phosphate presence, nagging municipal merger possibilities, councilors indifferent to cottage industry needs and wants. As an association, can there be better reasons to continue to be vigilant, to be strong and firm. Our strength lies in our numbers, our determination to protect our environment, our quality of life, for our children and their children.

I urge you to continue to support your association, as paying members, Consider becoming a director/officer and an active participant in its decision making processes. It should not always be the same people carrying the burden for the majority who would otherwise sit back and reap the benefits.

If no one offers themselves to take the place of the out-going president and other members of the Executive who are leaving, what will become of our association, for which we have worked tirelessly over many years. It is for you to think about it, or suffer the consequences of your inaction.

Last Updated: August 2001