Why Your Membership Is So Important
- Winter Inspections: (for a fee) MLCA coordinates periodic inspections for possible break-ins and property damage are done at each member’s cottage during the off-season.
- Property Ownership: The MLCA owns 4 properties (Memorial Pines, Indian Landing, Peck’s Landing and McLaughlin Point). The vast majority of Muldrew Cottagers uses one of these properties at least twice a year (boat launching, docking, regatta, contractor access, meetings etc). Significant costs are associated with these properties (taxes, maintenance, and insurance).
- Event Organization and/or Hosting: This includes the regattas, fireworks display, Canoe Canada Day and other events you see on our calendar.
- Worship Services: MLCA co-ordinates non-denominational services at Memorial Pines for the summer months.
- The Dock Drop: This is a package delivered each June containing all the information we feel you need summer events, registration information for programs, safety issues, the environment and the MLCA’s annual report…and much more.
- Telephone Hotline, Newsletters and Website: Communication with our members is key!
- Map of the Lake: The MCLA provides (for a fee) a map of the lake.
- Liaison with Local Decision Makers: The MLCA provides input into local politics in regards to important matters such as development, taxation, municipal services, water quality, etc.
- Advocate for Cottagers Regarding Building Applications: The MLCA is notified of any and all building applications made to the town, including those that require minor variances or amendments to existing by-laws and advocates on behalf of all cottagers in these situations.
- Representation on Various Larger Organizations: The MLCA has representation on the Gravenhurst Area Lake Association (GALA), the Muskoka Lakes Association (MLA), the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Association (FOCA).
- Safety and Security: The MLCA provides the fire and police departments with lists and maps to assist them in locating and accessing cottage in the event of an emergency.
- Courtesy Code: The MLCA created a safety and courtesy code to help ease relationships between cottagers and to ensure we can all enjoy the lake.
- Educational opportunities: The MLCA provides support and/or a venue for educational opportunities such as safe boating, canoe lessons, water-ski and wakeboard lessons, as well as environmental and other beneficial programs.