Northumberland Boating Association

For the 2nd time ... Good afternoon Boaters; Business Sponsors and Friends; NO --- I didn't miss sharing this whopping highlight - it deserved to be shared on a "Stand Alone Basis". NBA Membership has EXPLODED in 2020: 84% = 72 Boaters on our list are now Paid MEMBERS. YOU spoke loud and clear. Our Association is here to stay. Thank you for being part of this T.E.A.M.... T - Together E - Everyone A - Achieves M - More See more

NEWS FLASH - Highlights from our 2020 AGM: 1. 2020 / 2021 NEW Board Members: President - Mike Cunningham Vice President - Rod Young Secretary - Earl Chase... Treasurer - Alroy Chase Director - Ralph Albert Director - Gary Pinaud Director - Greg Nix 2. Buoys / Markers: to be removed on or about September 25th 3. Safe Boating Workshop: Spring of 2021 4. New Boat Trailer - Approval to purchase a new trailer on or before year end 5. Hauler Motor being repaired 6. Markers will be installed in Pugwash River and River Philip in the spring of 2021. It's our intention to increase the number of markers for added safely. NOTE: Please do not anchor off any of the buoys as this will cause them to move resulting in higher risk to boaters. 7. Pugwash River - markers will terminate at the entrance of Canfield Creek due to a very narrow channel just beyond that point 8. No changes made to the constitution and bylaws as proposed in the Agenda 9. Sponsor Signs: the members were highly impressed with the signage and expressed their deepest appreciation to participating businesses. 10. Village of Pugwash: huge thanks to the Village for their contribution of $500 towards the purchase of a boat trailer 11. Municipality of Cumberland: Application for a grant to assist with the purchase of a boat trailer submitted and a decision to be conveyed on September 6th. 12. The new and past board members gave special recognition to all members and non-members who helped make 2020 a successful year.

2nd NOTICE: Northumberland Boating Association - AGM August 24.2020 @ 7pm Meeting Location: 2773 Crowley Road; Pugwash [Mike Cunningham's Garage] As outlined in an earlier email, we require a minimum of 80% of our members to attend this meeting. We need to make a change in our by-laws and a motion will be presented under "New Business" covering the following topic: Proposal to change bylaws to allow for: "on-line" and / or "conference call meetings".

On behalf of the members of NBA, I wish to express my deepest appreciation to the following businesses for their participation in our "Sign Sponsorship Fund Raising Initiative": Cunningham Construction; Crossroads Cycle; Harrison's Home Hardware; Northumberland Links; Mundle's Propane; Royal Bank; Tim Horton's; Canadian Tire; K&S Windsor Salt; Coastal Woodworkers; Casey Concrete and Chase Lobster. Your financial support has allowed us to raise the necessary funding to move forward with the acquisition of our Super Boat Trailer. Thanks Again.

Sign of the times. Restricted speed area off the city's wharves east of C-14 red buoy and off Victoria Park. No-wake now in effect. Respect other boaters. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies!

NBA - AGM August 24, 2020 @ 7:00pm We require a minimum of 80% of our members to attend this meeting. We need to make a change in our by-laws and a motion will be presented under "New Business" covering the following topic: Proposal to change bylaws to allow for: "on-line" and / or "conference call meetings". Please bring your own chair. SEE AGENDA BELOW: Location: 2773 Crowley Road; Pugwash [Mike Cunningham's Garage]... 1. Call Meeting to Order: 2. Approval of the Agenda: 3. Minutes of the Last Meeting: 4. President’s Report: 5. New Business: Proposal to change bylaws to allow for: "on-line" or "conference call meetings" 6. Financial Report: 7. Appointment of Accountant: 8. Election of Executive and Directors: President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Past President: Director: Director: Director: 9. NOTICE - Executive Meeting immediately following AGM 10. Adjournment:

Earl, Ralph and Rod spent 1/2 day on August 12th repositioning buoys on River Philip. We plan to do Pugwash River on August 14th.

Attention Boaters Using Chase Lobster Slipway: Emmerson kindly offered paid members of our Association to use his slipway. There has been a couple if incidents lately where members trailers were blocking or interfering with the thruway and the most recent incident ... a trailer was blocking the fish trucks at the slip way yesterday and almost got driven over by the big truck. Fellow Boaters ... lets ensure you park your trailers where there is NO obstruction. Thanks

Good afternoon Boaters; We received word last evening that several Markers has shifted in both Pugwash River and River Philip. Earl Chase, Rod Young and hopefully another volunteer will be going out on Wednesday morning to reposition buoys. Rob, thanks for the heads up.

Annual General Meeting [AGM} Aug 24.2020 @ 7pm Location: 2773 Crowley Road; Pugwash [Mike Cunningham's Garage] Please plan to attend... Agenda to follow See more

Good evening fellow boaters; concerned citizens and businesses. RE: MORE Great News to Share. If you've been following our posts, you are well aware of our financial struggles and the possible collapse of our Association resulting in the termination of the installation of markers in Pugwash River and River Philip. The net result would be huge risks to Local and Visiting Boaters wishing to boat in River Philip and Pugwash River.... Special Recognition and Heart Filled Thanks goes out to the following Businesses for Financial Contributions towards our " Sign Sponsorship" Fundraising Initiative: 1. Cunningham Construction 2. Harrison's Home Hardware 3. Crossroads Cycle 4. Northumberland Links 5. Coastal Woodworker's Limited 6. Royal Bank 7. Canadian Tire - Amherst We are hoping another 5 Businesses will step forward allowing us to achieve our goal of 12 Sponsors. Again, many thanks to the above Businesses who recognize the value our Association provides to our local and surrounding communities. Rod Young and Wayne Reid NBA Fundraising Chairs

Did you know it is illegal to buy or sell fish and shellfish harvested in a recreational fishery? All species recreationally harvested, including shellfish and ...finfish are intended for personal consumption only. As well, exceeding the possession limit may result in penalties. Shellfish caught in a closed area can be dangerous to your health. Know where your fish and shellfish come from and consult our notices before going out fishing. http://ow.ly/CsMv50AMA0M See more

Community support is kicking in to help our Association achieve its budget of $9350 for 2020. While much work is still required, we wish to recognize the following: 1. 52 boaters signed on as NBA Members ... highest number ever 2. Donations of $1100 from 10 boating members and 2 non boaters. 3. Businesses: we’ve canvassed 16 businesses for Sign Sponsorship 5 have stepped up thus far. 4. Several Boaters joined together to launch buoys in both Pugwash River and River Philip. ...150+ man hours later ... they are installed and our rivers are safe for boating. 5. Other generous donations of labour and equipment by business owners and private individuals to launch the buoys deserves a High 5. We are so proud of boaters, local residents and businesses for Standing With Us to keep this much needed Service and Association going. Join me by responding and thanking these contributors with a Thumbs Up.