Presidents Message
Ottermere exemplifies the spirit of so many people.
We can look to the past and remember the many people who overcame great obstacles
to forge the paths that so many of us easily take to get here. Our trips down
the Pelican, over the portage, or by train are so much simpler now.
We must also pay thanks to all of the people that put in their own time
to make all of the events enjoyable and successful each and every year.
The Poker Derby, Horseshoes, Picnic, Pig Roast and Pot Luck are great events
enjoyed by all. Thanks also go to everyone who supports these events year after year.
Let us not forget the hours put in yearly at the portage with the
portage work parties and any of the work done behind the scenes – trail work,
bailing of boats, grass cutting, etc. – it does not go unnoticed.
We must also thank the crew that has made our station one of the best in Canada.
Presently all we have to do is turn on the news to witness the tragedies
that thousands of people endure. We may complain when we have to leave the Lake or now,
pay the high gas prices to get back to Ottermere.
When at the Lake let us look around and appreciate the wealth of beauty that is presented to us here.
Also let us remember and give thanks to all who have had a hand in creating the opportunities that we have at
Ottermere. I would like to congratulate all of us for creating this great community that we now have.
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Meetings
- Annual May Meeting
- Date: Sun May 18, 2008
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Place: Station
- Annual General Meeting
- Date: Sun August 3, 2008
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Place: Station
Executive
- President – Graham Collier
- Vice – President – Steve Grundy
- Secretary Treasurer – Gerry Belbas
Campers Dues are $10.00.
Fundraisers include the Poker Derby, Horseshoes
and the Objec't de Art.
Monies raised are used to fund the picnic and
make any necessary repairs to the station,
portgage, water pump etc.
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OTTERMERE CAMPER’S ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2007 MEETING
President Graham Collier called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.
There were 24 people in attendance.
A moment of silence was held in memory of Les Everton, Tom Sayer and Mr. Hrynkow.
1. MINUTES
Motion by Jim Riddock,
Seconded by Hal Labbus:
That the minutes from the May 2007 meeting be accepted as read.
All in favor.
2. TREASURER’S REPORT
Balance on hand July 31, 2007 was $5,855.10.
Motion by Werner Birkholz,
Seconded by Carol Cox:
That the Treasurer’s report be accepted as read.
All in favor
3. OLD BUSINESS
3.1 Community shed update by Werner Birkholz.
Werner will notify people when construction to begin.
Motion by Carol Wylie, seconded by Jim Riddock:
That the amount needed for the shed to be increased to $3,500.
All in favor.
There was discussion on taxes for the shed.
Gord volunteered to make a sign for the community shed.
3.2 Logging Update by Graham Collier.
Graham met with Natural Resources and Weyerhaeuser.
Garth and Graham met with people from Minaki.
Graham will get a form out to everyone – to jot down any sights designated for preservation.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
4.1
Poker Derby - Date to be established to coincide with the new holiday in February.
4.2
Horseshoe Tournament - Revenue from the event was $427.15.
Thanks to the Collier/Jette families for a job well done.
4.3
Portage Work Party - Five people showed up to work on the portage.
4.4
Roads Board Meeting – Hal Labbus reported on the shape of the Pickerel Lake Road. He indicated that it was in good condition. Further details will be given at the May 2008 meeting.
4.5
Picnic – Carol Cox reported on the huge success of the picnic –
approximately 174 people in attendance – the most ever. She said she had lots of volunteers.
Thanks to Carol and all who helped. A job well done.
4.6
Beaver Dams – Graham had contacts with biologists.
The topic became a non-issue as the creek has been well used.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Community Hall – Gord Cox brought up the subject of a Community
Hall – willing to donate $5000.00 towards one.
Gord to inquire about a community tent. Graham to check with Malachi.
Werner suggested a questionnaire to go out to all the cottagers.
Gord and Charlotte to come up with a plan and to put a proposal in place.
5.2 Kenora Hospital – Moved by Jim Riddock and seconded by Ted Sayer:
to donate $500.00 to the Kenora Hospital.
All in favor.
5.3 Deceased Remains – Brought up for discussion by Ted Sayer.
5.4 Donation of $20.00 by David Peacock.
Much appreciated
6. ELECTIONS:
COMMITTEES:
Poker Derby – Donna Fetterly
Horseshoe Tournament – Ken Collier
Portage Work Party – Ray Gosselin
Roads Board – Hal Labbus
Picnic – Paul & Rose Gosselin
EXECUTIVE
President – Graham Collier
Vice – President – Steve Grundy
Secretary – Treasurer – Gerry Belbas
All the above in by acclamation.
7. NEXT MEETING
To be held May 2008. Time will be posted.
8.
Motion by Jim Riddock and seconded by Ken Cox:
That the meeting be adjourned.
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Minutes of the August 2006 Meeting
(18 people in attendance)
President Graham Collier called the meeting to order at 11:10 am.
Motion by: Jim Riddoch
2nd by: Gerry Belbas
That the minutes from the May 2006 meeting be accepted as read.
Motion by: Jim Riddoch
2nd by: Gord Cox
That the treasurer’s report be accepted as read.
Portage work party was held July 29, 2006. Nothing to report.
Thank you to Larry & Darlyne Cox for the hanging baskets of flowers on the station
and everyone who has helped in the watering.
Gord Cox volunteered to see if possible to give the Station a wash with a pressure washer.
Picnic 2006 was attended by 129 people and came in under budget.
Thank you to Carol Cox for looking after the Picnic. Carol will also be looking after Picnic 2007.
Nothing to report on the Pickerel Lake Roads Board, the road is in great shape.
The Horseshoe Tournament reported a profit of $473.00 and a great turn out. On behalf of the executive President Graham Collier thanked Ken Collier for all his hard work in organizing the event.
Poker Derby to be held February 10, 2007.
There was some discussion regarding the Storage Shed. The estimated
cost of the Storage Shed is $4200.00 for a 12x20 building.
The building will sit on ties for portability and be maintenance free.
Jim Riddoch will be in charge of arranging the purchase and hauling of
the materials in the winter of 2007.
Motion by: Cy Towson
2nd by: Gord Cox
That $4200 is allotted for the purchase of the shed,
which will be placed on the Riddoch property.
A vote was held with 1 opposed.
Motion carried.
Motion by: Ken Collier
2nd by: Jim Riddoch
That $500.00 be donated to the Kenora Hospital.
A vote was held with all in favour.
Motion Carried.
The Gravel Hauling will be held Saturday August 12, 2006.
Presentation by Mick Lautt regarding the logging.
Some of the concerns are as follows:
• buffer zones for sight lines
• off season logging
• reforestation
• cultural sites
• existing trails
• nesting sites
Discussion followed regarding sending letters to express the above concerns. Mick will help with the drafting of a letter. It was mentioned that perhaps we could solicit help from outside the Lake i.e.: Bill Blakie, Darryl Reid
A committee was formed consisting of Paul Gosseline, Graham Collier, Mick and Lisa Lautt, Charlotte, Neil Jette and Penny Allan. Paul volunteered to do mapping with a GPS for the purpose of establishing location of existing trails.
Motion by: Tom Sayer
2nd by: Ken Collier
That $100.00 be allotted for gas used during the mapping of the trails.
A vote was held with all in favour.
Motion Carried.
Thank you to Mick for the presentation.
Moment of silence was held for Jocelyn Hart, Peter Wylie, Ed Penner and Jack Tuxford.
Election of Officers:
President: No nominations - Graham Collier agreed to stay on as President
Vice President: No nominations – Steve Grundy agreed to stay on.
Secretary Treasurer: Rob Allan resigned.
Carol Cox nominated Gerry Belbas for the position of Secretary Treasurer.
Gerry Belbas accepted.
Motion by: Cy Towson
2nd by: Jim Riddoch
That the meeting be adjourned.
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Minutes of the May 2006 Meeting
President Graham Collier called the meeting to order at 11:05 am.
Motion by: Jim Riddoch
2nd by: Werner Birkholz
That the minutes from the July 2005 meeting be accepted as read.
Motion by: Carol Cox
2nd by Kathy Logan
That the treasurer’s report be accepted as read.
Portage work party to be held July 29, 2006.
Station is in great shape. Excellent job by Werner Birkholz in the installation of the new windows. Werner mentioned that the inside of the station could use a wash. Larry & Darlyne Cox will be hanging some baskets of flowers on the station.
Picnic to be held Saturday August 5th, 2006, rain date Sunday August 6th.
Nothing to report on the Pickerel Lake Roads Board, the road is in great shape.
Horseshoes to be held July 1st, 2006.
Poker Derby 2006 was a great success with over 150 people in attendance. There were 530 hands sold and a profit of over $1,000. Poker Derby 2007 will be held February 10, with Donna Fetterly remaining as chairperson. Graham thanked Donna and crew for all their hard work.
Werner Birkholz and Jim Riddoch reported that the $2500.00 allotted for the storage shed for the Association would probably not cover the cost of a 12 x 20 building. Executive will supply a list of items owned by the Association to better determine the size required. Jim Riddoch offered to have the shed put on his property. The building would be portable if it needed to be moved at a later date. Futher discussion on the shed will take place at the Annual General Meeting in August.
The tarps donated by Gord Cox to be used at community events have been purchased and 2x4’s will be purchased at a later date.
Executive reported that since 1988 there was no mention of any chainsaw purchase in the minutes.
Gord Cox offered to spend one day loading gravel with the backhoe for people to work on various trails accessible to the gravel pit by bike. It was agreed that having a pile of gravel at the Station to fill small holes would be advantageous. Saturday August 12, 2006 was set as the gravel hauling day.
There was some discussion of the dock at the portage. Dave Cox mentioned there was still money in the portage account which could be used for the dock. Dave will arrange for purchase of material needed with the goal of hauling it in the winter of 2007.
Les Everton requested that the Association purchase some type of buoy for the rock. Gord Cox offered to supply some markers for this purpose.
Motion by: Jim Riddoch
2nd by: Werner Birkholz
That the meeting be adjourned
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