NEWS
Grand Beach Community Club Update – August 6, 202
Although COVID restrictions are gradually being relaxed for Manitoban’s, we are being asked to
continue to follow certain Public Health recommendations such as the wearing of masks and social
distancing in indoor settings. Based on feedback and out of an abundance of caution, your GBCOA board
will require the use of masks while in the community club. Some of the more recent events which are
now scheduled for the community club include the Book & Bake Sale (August 7), the Annual General
meeting (August 8) and Bingo (August 11). If you are planning on attending any of these community club
events, then you will be asked to wear a mask while indoors. Thank you for your continued support.
Wayne Betker
President - GBCOA
continue to follow certain Public Health recommendations such as the wearing of masks and social
distancing in indoor settings. Based on feedback and out of an abundance of caution, your GBCOA board
will require the use of masks while in the community club. Some of the more recent events which are
now scheduled for the community club include the Book & Bake Sale (August 7), the Annual General
meeting (August 8) and Bingo (August 11). If you are planning on attending any of these community club
events, then you will be asked to wear a mask while indoors. Thank you for your continued support.
Wayne Betker
President - GBCOA
Grand Beach park updates - July 21, 2021
Be advised there is a burn ban in effect for most regions of Manitoba. Therefore all cottagers should refrain from
having any sort of pit or container fires at this time.
Fireworks and Drones are not allowed within our Provincial Parks at any time. If you see any such
activities in our Provincial Parks they should be reported to the Park Patrol.
In spite of recent rains, we and many parts of Canada are experiencing drought conditions. Since our
Park water system and our wells are likely drawing water from the same aquifer, we have to assume
that those water levels in the aquifer are dropping. If the water levels drop below where most of our
well pumps are located, we may start to see many pumps burn out and fail. Therefore out of an
abundance of caution, all Grand Beach cottagers should consider reducing their water usage for lawns.
having any sort of pit or container fires at this time.
Fireworks and Drones are not allowed within our Provincial Parks at any time. If you see any such
activities in our Provincial Parks they should be reported to the Park Patrol.
In spite of recent rains, we and many parts of Canada are experiencing drought conditions. Since our
Park water system and our wells are likely drawing water from the same aquifer, we have to assume
that those water levels in the aquifer are dropping. If the water levels drop below where most of our
well pumps are located, we may start to see many pumps burn out and fail. Therefore out of an
abundance of caution, all Grand Beach cottagers should consider reducing their water usage for lawns.
GBCOA Constitution review 2021
The GBCOA constitution has been reviewed and some changes have been proposed.
Changes consist of:
Process: The constitution committee consists of: Murray Botterill, Sandra Marriott-Silver, Mike Ross, Graham Silver, and Irv Simmonds.
The changes will be reviewed and discussed at the Annual General Meeting on Aug. 8, 2021. We will then have 1 year to consider any further changes based on the discussion at the AGM. We will vote on the changes at the next AGM in 2022.
I would like to thank the members of the Constitution Committee for their engaged participation, thoughtful contribution, and dedication to our organization.
Thank-you,
Sandra Marriott-Silver (Acting Past President, GBCOA)
Changes consist of:
- Grammatical, structural, formatting, and language updating changes.
- Adoption of practices that have been changed, and have improved functionality of the organization, but have not been changed in the constitution.
- New ideas to improve the function of the organization, increase accountability and transparency.
Process: The constitution committee consists of: Murray Botterill, Sandra Marriott-Silver, Mike Ross, Graham Silver, and Irv Simmonds.
- We reviewed the GBCOA constitution, and several other similar cottage owners’ constitutions. We reviewed guidelines from the Province of Manitoba regarding non-profit organization constitutions.
- We had several ZOOM meetings and correspondence by email, as well as review the GBCOA Board of Directors.
- We are now presenting the proposed to changes to GBCOA Membership.
- Due to the number of changes, this is being presented as 2 documents – the 2008 Constitution and the proposed 2021 Constitution. Changes in the 2021 proposed constitution have been printed in blue.
- You can see these documents below . If you need a paper copy, please text me at 204-471-0329. I have printed a few copies to have on hand. (Note: if you are printing yourself, you will need a color printer).
The changes will be reviewed and discussed at the Annual General Meeting on Aug. 8, 2021. We will then have 1 year to consider any further changes based on the discussion at the AGM. We will vote on the changes at the next AGM in 2022.
I would like to thank the members of the Constitution Committee for their engaged participation, thoughtful contribution, and dedication to our organization.
Thank-you,
Sandra Marriott-Silver (Acting Past President, GBCOA)
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Membership Drive
Hello Grand Beach Cottagers. Terri Eide, Membership Coordinator here. Welcome back!
When I sat down to compose this membership drive letter, I was going to talk about the vitality and shared connection the Community Centre brings to our cottage community, but we already know that. We know that because we really miss it. A lot. We miss bingo. We miss the annual book/bake sale, the crib tournament, trivia night, all the children’s activities and of course, our
beloved Socials.
Next, I was going to review how membership funds pay the insurance, security, utilities etc for our Community Centre, but you already know that too. It is because of your support during our first Covid summer that we covered the bills in 2020.
In the Sand Dune newsletter that came out last week, you read about all the work being done to beautify the grounds around the Centre. I hope it makes you smile to anticipate how wonderful it will look on completion and fills you with the hope and excitement of anticipating the time when once again our Centre is safe to open - filled with neighbours, fun and laughter. Provincial and Federal regulations will determine when.
A sense of community is the feeling that members have of belonging. The feeling that members matter to one another and to the group through their commitment to be together. Our Centre contributes greatly to that very uplifting feeling. Please help us keep it financially sound.
Your 2021 Grand Beach Community Association Membership can be purchased via E-transfer, cash or cheque. $35 family or $10 single. Payment instructions are on the back of this letter and also available on our GBCOA website under the Memberships page. There will be some great prize draws too! Stay tuned for draw dates.
Please reach out to me with your questions. It will be great to hear from you! Once again, thank
you for your continued support.
Terri Eide
#38 3 Ave Grand Beach
When I sat down to compose this membership drive letter, I was going to talk about the vitality and shared connection the Community Centre brings to our cottage community, but we already know that. We know that because we really miss it. A lot. We miss bingo. We miss the annual book/bake sale, the crib tournament, trivia night, all the children’s activities and of course, our
beloved Socials.
Next, I was going to review how membership funds pay the insurance, security, utilities etc for our Community Centre, but you already know that too. It is because of your support during our first Covid summer that we covered the bills in 2020.
In the Sand Dune newsletter that came out last week, you read about all the work being done to beautify the grounds around the Centre. I hope it makes you smile to anticipate how wonderful it will look on completion and fills you with the hope and excitement of anticipating the time when once again our Centre is safe to open - filled with neighbours, fun and laughter. Provincial and Federal regulations will determine when.
A sense of community is the feeling that members have of belonging. The feeling that members matter to one another and to the group through their commitment to be together. Our Centre contributes greatly to that very uplifting feeling. Please help us keep it financially sound.
Your 2021 Grand Beach Community Association Membership can be purchased via E-transfer, cash or cheque. $35 family or $10 single. Payment instructions are on the back of this letter and also available on our GBCOA website under the Memberships page. There will be some great prize draws too! Stay tuned for draw dates.
Please reach out to me with your questions. It will be great to hear from you! Once again, thank
you for your continued support.
Terri Eide
#38 3 Ave Grand Beach
AED Defibrillator
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During the summer months GBCOA provides an AED defibrillator at the community club and the medical clinic for emergency usage. Once the summer programs have ended the defibrillators have been relocated and are available for emergency usage during the
off-season. One defibrillator is located at the Park office (204-754-5040) and the other at Joe and Susan Prohaska's home at #5-2nd Ave., in Grand Beach (204-792-0992). Medical emergency situations should always contact 911 first. Please phone either of the two mentioned locations to ensure that there is someone available to provide you with an AED defibrillator until emergency personnel arrive to assist you. Wayne Betker President - GBCOA |
Update - Grand Beach Annual General Meeting (AGM)On our last newsletter and Facebook page we had set a tentative date for our annual general meeting (AGM) for September 20, 2020. At our most recent board meeting, it was decided to delay that meeting until June 13, 2021.
There were a number of considerations which went into that decision but essentially with COVID-19 restrictions and a shortage of time to reach all our members through an on-line venue, we felt it best to delay this year’s AGM. The main items which would have been addressed at this year’s AGM were: - Acceptance of the minutes from the 2019 AGM held in August 2019. - The acceptance of the financial reports for the year 2019. - Voting on new board members. - An update on the Brick fundraising program and any landscaping plans. - Discussion with Park officials on a variety of issues including an update on the new sewage lagoon, the proposed new pumping station and decommissioning of the old sewage treatment plant, the condition of the lagoon, etc. You will be given notice of that next AGM in the spring of 2021 through our web page, our Facebook page, our calendar, and possibly a notice delivery to each Grand Beach cottage. Thanks to all cottagers who have continued to support the community club this year. We are humbled by your generosity and we hope that 2021 sees a return to normal operation of the club. Wayne Betker President - GBCOA Vertical Divider
October 19, 2020 Provincial Government Announcement on Upgrades
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