AGM Highlights / Successes in June 2018
ADMINISTRATIVE
Regular Monthly Board Meetings held all year, Working Groups operating in parallel
Enhanced working relationships with City, Kawartha Conservation, MNRF, Chamber
New offcial address for FMLA, set up proper business account and cheques with CIBC Coboconk 3 New dedicated FMLA computer, printer, and software for financials
Professional invoicing for advertisers and vendors
All E and hard copy records and filings now transferable as board members change
Restructured financial statements to reflect current accounting standards for NFP’s
Implemented new signing authority process
Developed approach to handling contingency funds
LAKE MANAGEMENT/STRATEGY
Successfully held o‑ Kawartha Conservation including FML in their watershed jurisdiction
Developed draft 3 party MOU for Lake Management, Kawartha Conservation onboard = FMLA now active member of new Task Force on LMP’s
Developed our Lake Management Handbook to address KC’s LMP > FML a leader in developing this tool for owners
Letter to City on Assumed Road maintenance which resulted in some immediate repairs
Inventory of Road ownership round FML to enable owners an understanding of City level of service policy
Letters to City and MNRF regarding Coboconk quarry, future plans and remediation
ADVERTISING/MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS
Increased membership by over 30%
Put a FMLA member on the Coboconk-Norland Chamber of Commerce
Enhanced relationships with advertisers, provided new venues, increased revenues by 19%
New look to twice annual printed newsletter, introduced new monthly 4 Miler E newsletter
Introduced a FML Facebook page, new FMLA website with Member Portal
Spring membership drive with door to door handout packages to every property (425+) on the lake
EVENTS/STEWARDSHIP
Successful Kids Fishing Derby 2017
First Annual Fall Corn Roast held in August 2017 with over 100 attendees
Altberg Hike - 2017 3 Weed workshop June 2018 3 AGM Pizza day June 2018
Kids Fishing Derby June 2018 3 Pig Roast August 2018
Cation Property Hike
Improved gate management processes for emergencies
JUNE 2018 AGM MOTIONS APPROVED
Existing Board is re-instated for two years
Financial Reports approved 3 Notice to Reader Statements for future reporting approved
Direction on Contingency Funds approved with 3 categories of funds
Ratification items approved 3 New Bylaws are approved