Camping In Ontario Update Newsletter June 2019 September 2013

CAMPING IN ONTARIO’S NEWSLETTER

UPDATE
The summer of 2013 definitely has been a challenge.
The weather extremes (from high heat to severe rain
and blustery wind) have in many areas created real
issues for our campers and in turn our campground
owners. The camping industry has been impacted this
summer in some regions by a reduction of travelers while
other regions are seeing a steady flow of camping traffic.
Ontario is very close to proclaiming the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporation Act, 2010. This new legislation will increase accountability
and transparency for not-for-profit corporations — these changes are
long overdue for the industry and are positive. However, these new
legislative changes will also mean that our association needs to make
changes to our by-laws to bring us in compliance with the new law.
The Board of Directors in consultation with our lawyer has been working on proposed changes to the bylaws to bring us into compliance
with the new legislation. It is the intention that these will be ready to
bring to the AGM in November for ratification by the membership. You
will of course be able to review them before that time.
Accompanied by Alexandra, Guida, Maryse Catellier (President,
CCRVC) and Robert Trask, I attended the meeting of the Association of
the Municipalities of Ontario, held in Ottawa. We talked with many
of the representatives and presented ourselves as the organization that
they need to talk to for any of their interactions with campgrounds in
their municipalities. We also expressed the need for them to do everything they can to keep the remaining tourist information centres that
are in place open, as they assist all tourism business in Ontario. I am
optimistic that our presence can make a difference.
We are monitoring an issue in Chatham-Kent that is creating problems for Z241 park model trailers. This involves the need for building
permits to situate a Z241 on site in a campground. I suggest you monitor your municipalities for any reference to Z241 park model trailers

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and the building code. Please keep the
office advised of any issues brought
up. We will of course forward any pertinent information.
That of course brings me to the
convention. The agenda for this year’s
event looks wonderful. The convention committee has done a wonderful job of putting together a venue
that will be of interest to everyone.
The legal cracker barrel has been confirmed and in itself is worth the cost of attending the entire event. We
also have the usual fun evening events planned, as well as the main
event — the AGM. The location of this year’s event should also give us a
customer service tutorial. Only hotels with the highest standards are allowed to use the JW in their name. If you cannot attend the AGM please
remember that you are always able to fill out the proxy and give it to
another campground so they can vote on your behalf.
I look forward to seeing you at convention.
Bruce Dressel

president

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa

Inside This Issue
Executive Director’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessibility Standards for Campground
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to Control Canadian Geese . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Proposed Anti-spam Laws — Are You at Risk?. . 12
Six Musts Before Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Welcome New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A Day in the Life of Sherkston Shores . . . . . . . . 15

Camp School at Bare Oaks Family
Naturist Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Independent Info on Corporate Creditor
Bill Payment Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top 10 Morale Boosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Test: Is Low Trust Undermining Your
Leadership Program? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Internet May Be King but Print Is
Far from Dead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brochure Distribution Program Form . . . . . . . .
Notice of AGM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proxy Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convention and CampEx Proposed Agenda. . . .
Convention and CampEx Registration Form . .
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