FOCA’s Toolkit for Associations

FOCA wants lake associations to thrive! Our Member Associations have special access to resources and information that is tailored to help Ontario lake and road associations. Links to these resources are provided below…

For an overview of several additional popular resources from FOCA, scroll down further, to the “Related Posts” section at the end of this post.

NOTE: “Members-only” material is indicated in brackets at the end of some entries – you will need your Member Login to access these documents!

Association “Toolkit” Resources:

• Tips for starting and building a successful lake or road Association (Members only – contact the office if you are starting a new group; we can help!)
• Online payment processing service, to enable Associations to offer their members a credit card renewal option
• NEW – Association Webpage Offer from FOCA, to enable Associations to have a web presence (PDF, 2 pages)
• Information on rural property issues (septics, taxes, land use planning, mining, energy and utilities)
• Tools and tips for working with various levels of government – “Who Does What?“
• Access to FOCA’s Lake Planning Handbook for community groups
• Updates on FOCA’s advocacy files and policy updates important to you and your community
• Fact sheets and videos on a variety of topics – feel free to share these resources! (Please credit FOCA as the source)
• Environmental stewardship resources and library 
• Cottage safety information (insurance, fire, boating)
• Special offers and benefits from our corporate partners, including access to the first group insurance program for cottagers, exclusively available to FOCA members, and a teleconferencing offer for your Association