reports, coming events &c viewpoint spring...
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President’s Message
President’s Message Stay safe. Stay healthy. Keep up to date on the current federal, provincial
and municipal guidelines, regulations and expectations. Be aware and follow guidelines from Canada's Chief Public Health Officer as well as Provincial Health officers. Hardly a typical start to a spring newsletter. COVID-19 has transformed our world and the area covered by our Island View Drive and Area is not exempt to the changes and adaptations required of each of us individually and collectively. We do not know what the "new normal" will look like. Against this backdrop what is happening with IVDAARA? 1. It has brought out contributions by many of our members and community partners. Members have shared sources for ordering necessities. Georgian Bluffs Council issued press releases enabling us to pass this information to members. A special thanks to Marie Simpson, our executive member responsible for Communications. 2. Executive members have continued to work on issues that ratepayers have expressed an interest in. We were represented at the Georgian Bluffs 2020 Draft Budget meeting. We have a group preparing information on High Water levels as this affects many ratepayers both as shoreline property owners and recreational enthusiasts. We have ongoing consultations with members and prospective members regarding our propane group. We are working on memberships to ensure we remain a viable organization. We are encouraging our members to register for online correspondence as this is a cost saving item but also a communications item. Members who receive print copies of Newsletters do not receive our monthly electronic Newsflashes. And, it would not be a spring newsletter if I did not add an appeal for new executive members. To remain a viable, representative association we need new executive members and new ideas. We also need new leadership allowing long serving members to step back. I am pleased to say we have already had one person step forward. But we need more! Please volunteer or enquire. Thank you to all members for your continued support and correspondence. As COVID-19 guidelines change we will make plans for IVDAARA programs.
May Newsletter
Island View Drive AND AREA Ratepayers’ Association
Newsletter
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P E R M AN E NT A N D SE A SO N A L RE S ID E NT S T OGE TH E R I N A N
I N F O R M AL, SO C I AL , M UT U A LL Y BE NE FI C I AL U NI O N .
Spring 2020
UNPAID DUES? It happens...
We have members who have not yet paid their dues. Are you one of them? No worries. It happens to the
best of us. Things slip by the wayside. Let’s resolve it now ...
For mailing purposes, COMPLETE the form on the reverse side of this reminder (page 2).
Mail the form and cheque for $15 payable to “IVDAARA” to: IVDAARA, c/o Treasurer 339708 Presqu’ile Rd Kemble, Ontario N0H 1S0
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
President’s Message 1
Annual General Meeting 2
Propane Group 2
Bylaw Amendment Notice 3
Rising Water Levels 4
Garden Tour 5
Island View Riders 5
COVID-19 Frontline Support 6
Local News 7
Reports, Coming Events &c 8
ISLAND VIEW-SPARLINGS PROPANE GROUP UPDATE
The Island View Drive and Area Ratepayers’ Association (IVDAARA) created the Island View-Sparlings Propane group in 2019 and it has been quite a success with over 30 family members taking advantage of it. If members are interested in joining or switching their provider, Sparlings will provide the same incentives as the original offer, including the same fixed rate until Jun 30th: • All existing Sparlings customers are eligible for the group rate • A guaranteed locked in rate of .479 cents per litre to June 30, 2020 • Free tank monitoring device for peace of mind run-out prevention • Customers 60 years + will receive their tank rental complimentary • Any existing customer referring a new customer to Sparlings will receive 200 free litres of propane • .10 cents per litre off first delivery for all new customers switching to Sparlings • 300 free litres for customers switching to Sparlings • $100 account credit for all new customers switching to Sparlings • Free tank installation and gas check for customers switching to Sparlings • 1st year tank rental free to all customers switching to Sparlings
Sparlings' pricing team will be working on our 2020-21 IVD-Sparlings Group offer during the mid-summer months. The individual members should receive a communication with the rate in August.
Note: Sparlings' sales team will continue contacting new customers but hold off on new installations until they can be performed safely. All emergency installations are being reviewed on a case by case basis.
If you would like to become a member of this propane group, please contact Sherry Grant [email protected]. Once your membership is confirmed, your information will be forwarded to Sparlings.
✓ YES! Please renew my membership in the Island View Drive And Area
Ratepayers’ Association for the time frame I have checked below. My payment is enclosed. Name ________________________________________ Phone _____________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City/Town ____________________________________ Postal Code ________________ Email address (for newsletter and updates) ______________________________________ Check one: 1 year 2 years @ $15 per year = TOTAL: $ ____________
Make cheque payable to: “IVDAARA” Mail to: Treasurer, IVDAARA 339708 Presqu’ile Rd Kemble, ON N0H 1S0 Please do not send cash in the mail.
You may also pay via e-transfer to: [email protected] Send a separate email with your membership information (name, address, phone) and password.
of the Island View Drive and Area Ratepayers Association will be held on Saturday July 18 at the Kemble-Sarawak United Church. Refreshments at 8:30 am and meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. Bylaw Amendments will be presented and a vote taken on them. See the next page of the Newslet-ter for the details on the Bylaw amendments … this is the official notice of the bylaw changes, as required by provincial legislation. We will speak on HIGH WATER LEVELS ON GEORGIAN BAY, in addition to general busi-ness. Township of Georgian Bluffs Council will be represented. Attend and keep informed.
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO BYLAW:
In accordance with the Ontario Corporations Act and our Bylaw #1, this notice lists the amendments which will be voted on at the next General Meeting July 18, 2020. Marilyn White made the following motion to change Bylaw # 1: Article III, 1. from “The number of directors shall be eight (8) whose term will be two (2) years.” to “The number of directors shall be a minimum of six (6), whose term of office shall be two (2) years, with half (three) being elected in consecutive years.” Article VI, 1. from “Notice of any annual meeting, or general meeting, of the Corporation shall be given by ordinary mail addressed to the last known address of all members at least fifteen (15) days before the day set for such meeting.” changed to “Notice of any annual meeting, or general meeting, of the Corporation shall be given by ordinary mail or electronic notification, fifteen (15) days before the day set for the meeting.” Article VII.1. – Officers of the Corporation, be changed from “There shall be a President, a First Vice-President, a Second Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer or in lieu of a Secretary and Treasurer, a Secretary-Treasurer and such other officers as the Board of Directors may determine by by-law from time to time.” to “There shall be a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer and if the President is absent, the Executive can appoint a chair for the Board of Directors meeting.” Article XIII, 1. Execution of Documents from “Deeds, transfers, licenses, contracts and engagements on behalf of the Corporation shall be signed by either the President, First Vice-President or Second Vice-President and by the Secretary and the Secretary shall affix the seal of the Corporation to such instruments as require the same.” to “Deeds, transfers, licenses, contracts and engagements on behalf of the Corporation shall be signed by the President, Secretary and Treasurer and the Secretary shall affix the seal of the Corporation to such instruments as require the same.” The Amendments to Articles III, VI, VII and XIII, as outlined, were unanimously accepted. Marie Simpson made the following motion to change Bylaw #1: Article IV, to delete the sentence "Until varied by the Board of Directors, the annual fee for
active members and associate members shall be four dollars;" Motion accepted.
GEORGIAN BAY WATER LEVEL CONCERNS The steadily increasing water levels in the past two years have become a major concern to the members of this association, especially those who own shore line properties and are experiencing the erosion first hand. Many are seeing the loss of property, including the destruction of docks, piers and boat houses as well as impacts on water and sewer systems. The purpose of this article is to provide you with website information with relevant current data and what the future might hold. Options for feedback to relevant organizations are provided. Your feedback might be helpful in making the appropriate agencies aware of your particular situation, concerns and opinion. From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Michigan and Huron are up 4 inches and from this time last year they are up 15 inches. By May/June this year the level is expected to increase another 4 inches. The Georgian Bay Association says "potentially record high water levels are expected to persist for at least the next six months, so flood prone areas are expected to remain vulnerable." In their 2012 Upper Great Lakes Study, the International Joint Commission determined that there are three main
drivers impacting long term water levels in Georgian Bay and Lakes Michigan and Huron: (1) climate changes; (2)
previous dredging and unexpected erosion in the St. Clair River; and (3) glacial isostatic rebound.
OPTIONS: 1. If anyone would like to become involved in advocating for better management of the Great Lakes water levels the following link to the Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation provides an excellent opportunity to join and support a relevant organization. It believes the Long Lac and Ogoki water diversions have significantly aggravated the water level situation (in addition to those 3 drivers above) - the diversions were undertaken in 1940 to increase Canada’s electricity supply during World War II. Water was diverted from the Hudson Bay watershed into the Lake Superior basin, increasing the power of the flow through the St. Marys River. For more information: Georgian Bay Great Lakes Foundation. Are these diversions still required?
2. You are also invited to relate your experiences and submit your opinions to the International Joint Commission
(IJC) by completing this Questionnaire. The IJC governs the management of the Great Lakes for both the Ameri-
can and Canadian governments.
This graph is from the U.S.
Corps of Engineers and is
based on the
scientific data they
collected. It provides a
water level forecast up to
September 2020.
Lastly, IVDAARA is your organization and your opinions and suggestions related to this and other topics of interest
are welcomed via e-mail using [email protected]
GARDEN TOUR, SPONSORED BY IVDAARA During these uncertain times, we are focusing on the positive and hoping our Garden Tour will take place on August 8th, from 12:00 to 4:00. (This is a rain or shine event.) We have several unique and beautiful gardens to showcase for you and are looking for more! If you would like to add your garden to the tour, or become a volunteer, please contact Sherry Grant at [email protected] or text/call at 519-372-7442. As well, we want to make this event a fundraiser for a local charity, so if you have a suggestion for a charity, please let us know.
RIDE DON’T HIDE IS NOW A VIRTUAL RIDE: YOU CAN STILL JOIN THE ISLAND VIEW RIDERS TEAM WITH FELLOW MEMBERS - RIDE WITH US OR SPONSOR ONLINE!! https://cmha.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=5080 The COVID-19 pandemic means the physical event for the Grey Bruce Ride Don’t Hide event on Sunday, June 14th at Kelso Beach Park has to be cancelled but CMHA Grey Bruce is “THRILLED to be able to offer our virtual livestream event hosted by CTRE productions. You will get a chance to win prizes online, be interviewed by our panelists about mental health, ride your bike or walk in the comfort of your own home.” Want to help? Here’s how … “Ride Don’t Hide is going virtual for 2020. In a time of unprecedented uncertainty, stress, anxiety and physical distancing, we all need connection to and support from our communities now more than ever. Show everyone that even though we’re apart right now, they’re not alone in dealing with their mental health. Join us for Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually to bring mental health into the open, wherever you are. Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually is your ride, your way. Ride outside, ride inside, or ride in spirit. On Sunday, June 14th we will be hosting a livestream event where you will be able to jump on your bike and you can be inserted into our event. We will have a warm up entertainer, a chance to win a $4,000 Norco Bike donated by Forks, there will be a group ride running with swift and more! Stay tuned for all the details.” Ride – or spin, walk, run, do yoga, dance in your kitchen, meditate, garden, whatever takes care of your physical and mental health – and raise funds to support mental health programs and services. If you’re already registered for Ride Don’t Hide Grey Bruce you’ve been converted to a virtual registration! Just a few questions to complete this: 1. Let them know if you want to ride outside, ride inside or ride in spirit! Or 2. Let them know what you’d like done with your registration fee.
“As we face an unprecedented physical health crisis due to COVID-19, we are also facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. Businesses are shutting down, offices are closing, people are working from home and others have lost their jobs. We are being asked to self-isolate when social connection and belonging are core to good mental health. Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually raises essential funds for core services and critical programs that work to keep people out of crisis and support people of all ages with the mental health help they need, when they need it, wherever we are. We can’t be together, but in Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually, no one rides alone. We may be at home, but together we’re a movement for mental health.”
LOCALS LAUNCH COVID-19 FRONTLINE SUPPORT INITIATIVE
As a member of your local ratepayers' board, and the wider Grey Bruce community, I’m excited to announce a new initiative supporting our frontline and local businesses in this challenging time. Working with neighbours in Owen Sound, our group is looking to help community healthcare workers and local independent restaurants by organizing prepared meal deliveries to staff at hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care - at NO COST to those essential workers. Donations will help provide nutritious, FREE meals for nurses and doctors, paramedics, PSWs, aides, and other frontline healthcare workers in our area. We will be providing oven-safe packaging to independent restaurants and purchasing prepared meals from them. Local restaurants are not expected to donate their time or supplies, this is about local support - and part of that means ensuring our small businesses get back on their feet as well. Our volunteers will then coordinate deliveries of the refrigerated meals to local hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home care organizations. Frontline healthcare workers will be invited to have these meals for their lunch or take them home for their next meal. Please click through for more info! If you are not able to support with a donation at this time we get it, we would really appreciate a share instead! Fuelling the Frontline DONATE HERE! - Nicole Egan Note: This is a local initiative, however many of our seasonal members live across the province and USA and could also look for similar programs in their area to support.
LOCAL NEWS
1. A local food delivery service, Persephone Market Garden, will be offering their own fresh vegetables mid-June. Read about it here:
Folks can sign up for the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programme or for their Farm Stand at Persephone Market Garden. The CSA runs weekly from June 19 to the end of October:
• people can choose all 20 weeks or just 10 (called "every other week" but you can pick the weeks you would like to receive a share)
• there are three size options = small, medium or large
• after signing up, members can set their preferences for all the vegetables Persephone grows
• each week, the programme assigns vegetables based on availability and member preference. So, if a member does not want kohlrabi, they do not get kohlrabi!
• in addition, members have a time period each week in which they can further customize their share and order extras (as available).
In addition to the CSA, there is the Farm Stand:
• people sign up on the Persephone website
• when Persephone has extra vegetables available, you receive an email and can then choose what vegetables you would like to get.
For both options, delivery is on Friday afternoons. 2. The Big Bay Ice Cream Wagon is setting up at the Great Canadian Retail Outlet in Owen Sound. 3. The Balmy Beach Convenience Store now has a LCBO Convenience Outlet with a wide selection of
products.
Georgian Bluffs Media Releases
The Township of Georgian Bluffs has produced several media releases recently, including: • Township Facilities and Boat Launches • Fire Ban • Electronic Council Meetings • Declaration of Emergency • Updated COVID-19 Precautionary Measures, which included the following
The Tax instalment due on April 24th 2020 has been deferred to May 24th 2020
Penalty and Interest will not be charged on outstanding tax and water accounts until June 1, 2020.
Each residence may place TWO bags of household garbage at the curb on your regular scheduled day WITHOUT a bag tag. TWO additional bags of garbage may be place at the curb each week but WILL REQUIRE a bag tag on each additional bag. Total maximum bags allowed each week is 4 (Two without bag tags and two with bag tags).
For those and others, go to: Georgian Bluffs Media Releases
REPORTS, COMING EVENTS &c
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
TREASURER’S REPORT
As of April 1, 2020 our current active
membership stands at -234 -
FAMILIES with 49 in payment arrears for
one to two years.
Please note, our current calendar year runs from July 1, 2019
to June 30, 2020 . We encourage all to keep your membership active and up to
date.
To pay Island View Drive and Area Ratepayers’ Association
fees by Electronic Transfer send $15
(and a password in separate email
To treasurer @islandviewratepayers.com)
Or, mail or drop off $15 by cash or cheque to:
IVDAARA Treasurer 339708 Presqu’ile Rd
Kemble, ON N0H 1S0
If you are not sure of your mem-bership status and/or would like
to renew, please contact our Membership Chair at
membership @islandviewRartepayers.com
THANK YOU!
Bank Balance from July 1 2019: $ 2489.04 Revenue from members’ fees: $ 1970.00 Total Expenses (AGM, sign, printing, mailings, website, ON-
CORP, arena rental, insurance): $ 1784.31 Bank Balance as of March 31, 2020: $ 2674.43
EVENTS http://islandviewratepayers.com/events/calendar/
Longest Yard Sale scheduled for June 6th is POSTPONED. If so-cial distancing requirements change, it may be held later in the sum-mer. If you wish to comment - [email protected]
Summer Solstice at Keppel Henge at Keppel Croft. Sunday, June 21. CANCELLED
Art in the Garden at Keppel Croft Gardens. Saturday July 11 CANCELLED.
2020 Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance at Cobble Beach has been CANCELLED
As we went to press, the following events were scheduled ...
Sunday June 14. Ride Don't Hide VIRTUAL bike ride . CMHA
Fundraiser. Join the Island View Riders! Donate to this excellent cause! Check out page 5.
Saturday July 18 IVDAARA Annual General Meeting at the
Kemble-Sarawak United Church. 8:30 am Social, Meeting starts at 9:00 am. Bylaw changes upcoming, check out pages 2 and 3.
Island View Garden Tour. Saturday August 8, 12 noon - 4
pm. Join us and view many local beautiful gardens. Check out our article on page 5.
POP CANS Pop cans are still collected at the Davidson Pop Can Depot #515129 Grey Road 1
for recycling and donation to the Shriners’ Hospital for Children. POP TABS
Are collected at the Big Bay General Store for the Legion wheelchair project.
A NOTE FROM OUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
“In order to keep our organization strong we need the financial support of our members. If you are unsure if your dues payments are current, you can email me at [email protected] and I will verify your current status.”
We would like to look into additional discounts and/or incentives from local businesses that would benefit or interest our membership. Our Island View-Sparlings Propane Group was such a success, could there be other opportunities available to us? If you are interested, please help us out, and volunteer for this initiative by contacting [email protected]