Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 242 | 2016 lake StewardS newSletter Meet the new FOCa President: Terry Kennedy In This Issue At FOCA, it’s part of our mandate to clearly communicate important information to our members. That’s why this issue includes new callout sidebars that are colour coded by subject. don’t miss these feature items! Tools from FOCA News from Members Policy & Calls-to-Action Environmental Updates Although born and raised a city boy in Toronto, I learned to love cottage countryasachildwhenmyfamilyrentedeachsummerthroughoutHaliburton and Muskoka. Those happy experiences of youth firmly seeded the intention to become a committed cottager. It took two years of searching, but I found my dream property on Kennebec Lake in eastern Ontario and built a small cottage in 1972. Following retirement from a 35-year career in education that included 20 years as a secondary school Principal in Toronto, my wife Judy and I relocated to a home we built on our Kennebec Lake property, where we continue to enjoy full-time life at the lake. We have been astounded at the extensive social and community activities that keep us engaged and committed to the cottage lifestyle and giving back to our adopted local community. Both Judy I value our lake time, but we feel that the best times happen when we get to share this lifestyle with family and friends. Visits from our three grown sons, their wives and six grandchildren produce the kind of special times and cherished memories experienced by so many cottage owners and FOCA members. I feel that the path forward for cottage country will present many challenges, from major issues such as economic pressures, shifts in culture and climate change. I look forward to working with the FOCA Board and its talented, dedicated staff to provide the leadership, support and resources that will be needed for individuals and member associations across Ontario to thrive and to sustain themselves. Terry Kennedy, President, FOCA Board of Directors To read about the FOCA Board of Directors and Staff, visit: https://foca.on.ca/about/team/ MORE ABOUT TERRY KENNEDY: As the 10-year President/Chair of the Kennebec Lake Association, Terry has provided leadership in protecting the health of the lake and worked with local township council and staff toward the development and implementation of environmentally focused programs, including current efforts toward a septic system re-inspection protocol. Terry has also worked extensively with Quinte Conservation and currently serves on its Source Water Protection Committee as the environmental representative.