Camping In Ontario Update Newsletter June 2019 March 2013

CAMPING IN ONTARIO’S NEWSLETTER

UPDATE
I find that our winter Holiday season is quickly
coming to a close. The snow is still around, but
there is light at the end of the tunnel and two
out of three groundhogs can’t be wrong. Spring
is just around the corner. The legislature is finally
back conducting business on our behalf somewhat,
at least for now. Why can’t we just get along? As I mentioned
spring is almost here and that brings to mind the spring regional meetings. I know everyone has been away so registering for
the spring meetings has been the last thing on your mind, but
now is the time to call the office and let us know you’re back
and ready, willing and able to get involved.
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March 28
April 3
April 4
April 9
April 10

Regions 2, 3 & 4 at Bingeman’s
Regions 1 & 4 at London Convention Centre
Regions 9, 10 & 11 at Rideau Acres
Regions 5, 6 & 8 at the Legion in Peterborough
Region 7 at Blue Mountain in Collingwood
Regions 12 & 13 at North Bay Clarion Resort

Board members will need to be elected in a number of Regions.
Board terms that are up and require elections are as follows:
regions 2, 3, 5 & 6.
If your region is having an election, we really need you to
attend as it is the only way to have your voice heard. Elections
are the best way to move the organization forward or in a specific direction and are essential to ensure we attempt to speak for
everyone in the camping industry.
If you do not think that you are able to commit the time
required for being a Board member, you may want to participate

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in a Board Committee. Our Board
Committees will now comprise
more of our members to broaden
the scope, resources and opinions
of our membership. If you receive
a call from our Executive Director (Alexandra) please consider
the request and embrace the challenge. Or if you are interested in a
particular area such as advocacy,
membership or convention, please
give her a call to discuss your participation.
Lastly, we all need to be aware of what is going on in our
local Municipalities and Regions. These people talk to each
other more than we realize. If a municipality finds something
that works for them, you can rest assured that they are passing
it on to other municipalities. We all need to be on top of decisions made locally and keep the office advised of these decisions.
Being able to contact another campground who has knowledge
already can greatly assist you in defeating an issue or getting it
passed in your favour.
I look forward to speaking with everyone at the regional meetings and being part of the elections. Don’t forget to contact the
office and register for your regional meeting.

Bruce Dressel

President

Inside This Issue
Executive Director’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrical Hazards in Your Campground . . . . . . . 4
Ministry of Labour Initiatives for 2013. . . . . . . . . 8
Sometimes a Swimming Pool is Just a
Swimming Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
New Payment Processing Solutions . . . . . . . . . 16
In Memoriam Ronald Cross, Past President. . . . 16

Water—Sewage System Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . .
Why Water Meters? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplier Member Wins Award . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ever Thought About Being on the Board?. . . . .
Sun Protection Made Easy and Profitable. . . . .
2013 Convention and CampEx. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Campers Helping Campers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Training Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Residential Tenancy” In Campground
Triggers Eviction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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