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Saturday, July 24, 2021 @10:00 am
Online meeting via ZOOM
Agenda:
Welcome members and guests
Approval of Minutes of 2020 AGM-mover and seconder required for approval
Business arising from last AGM:
Approval of actions of the Board of Directors since last annual meeting-
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Membership Report
Nominating Committee Report
North Sound Association Update
New business:
1) Boundary change
2) Bylaw change to increase the number of directors
11:00 a.m. PRESENTATION:
Proposal for a Pool and Wellness Centre funded by Parry Sound and surrounding municipalities – Robin Plumb
Adjournment - motion required
2021 Ojibway Club Art Show ONLINE VIEWING - July 15th SALES August 4th - 8th The much-anticipated annual Ojibway Club Art Show is returning this summer as an ONLINE art sale. This year, you will have plenty of time to browse for your favorite piece. The online viewing gallery opens TOMORROW! As of July 15th, preview all artwork available for sale from more than 90 participating artists. Sales will open on August 4th at 10:00 am and continue until August 8th at 10:00 pm. Several art show-related events will be taking place so mark these dates in your calendar (more details to come): August 4 Art Show Dinner August 6-8 Marketplace August 7 Breakfast with the Artists Follow along for the latest details and preview the roster of this year’s talented artists: Website: www.ojibwayclubartshow.com Instagram: @ojibwayclubartshow Facebook: Ojibway Club Art Show
WCA Spring Newsletter May 2021 (more…)
Support the Georgian Bay Biosphere's Native Plant Fundraiser
Over 40 species of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers are available. Go to the link below to view the list of plants available and place your on-line order. The order deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday May 28 and pick-up is on Saturday June 12 in either Port Severn or Parry Sound. These plants are grown from seeds collected from local indigenous plants to ensure high survival rates. The plants are perennials and are already one or more years old.
https://www.gbbr.ca/native-plant-fundraiser/
One hundred and fifteen hectares of old-growth forest and wetlands have been protected on Georgian Bay’s Rose Island in Carling Township. The preserve will be a place to connect with nature through an existing trail system that will be open to the public and school groups. The lands are now a permanent nature reserve held by the Georgian Bay Land Trust. The Rose Island Nature Reserve protects 115 undeveloped hectares (286 acres) of the 162-hectare (400-acre) Rose Island. The Reserve contains 28 hectares (70 acres) of wetlands, including two large interior swamps and two coastal marshes. Rose Island, located in Carling Township, contains some of the last remaining old-growth forest in Southern Ontario. It is one of the few islands on eastern Georgian Bay with sandy soils – a remnant of ancient glacial deposits. These soils are the reason for the island’s unusually diverse deciduous forest, which is a rare habitat type on the eastern Georgian Bay coast. Rose Island is home to at least ten species at risk, including the Monarch (Special Concern), Eastern Foxsnake (Endangered), and Blanding’s Turtle (Threatened), listed under Canada’s Species At Risk Act. The Island is a critical link in a coastal migration corridor which allows wildlife to pass between the lands of Wasauksing First Nation to the south, Killbear Provincial Park to the north, and beyond. Congratulations to the Georgian Bay Land Trust and its partners for this outstanding achievement. For further information see www.gblt.org
GBA is supporting Norm Miller’s (MPP, Parry Sound-Muskoka) Bill 228 to ban unencapsulated dock foam in new docks and dock repairs. We have written to all MPPs to support the Bill, and are now asking that members consider sending an email to their MPP in support. (more…)
WCA Fall Newsletter November 2020 WCA Summer Newsletter July 2020 - UPDATED September 13th WCA Spring Newsletter April 2020 (more…)
Congratulations to Bruce Davidson who is now the owner of Peter Pook's beautiful painting "Family Outing". The proceeds from the auction have been donated to the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation. Many thanks to Peter for his generous donation of his painting and to Bruce for his support.
Use your creative talent to paint a stone of your choice. There will be three age categories: Ages 4 to 7 Ages 8 to 12 Ages 13 and up Between July 26 and August 9, 2021 submit your entry to peterpook@bell.netincluding: · a photo of your painted stone and · a short description of where you found it and where you plan to place it Prize: $25 Gift Certificate for Ice Cream at Dillon or Killbear Marina – treat your family · Prize is offered as is and is not exchangeable for cash value. · Open only to 2021 paid members of the West Carling Association and their immediate family, verified upon contest conclusion if selected as a winner · One entry per person · The awarding of the prize is at the sole discretion of the West Carling Association · By entering the contest you agree to let the WCA post your name and your entry on our website, Facebook page and in our newsletter if selected as the winner · Contest not open to residents of Quebec
The August combined Council and Committee Meeting will be held August 24th at 9:00 a.m.
