We are looking forward to working with our friends and neighbors at the beach. It didn’t take long for
folks to share ideas for our new executive. I encourage you to keep the ideas flowing. As plans unfold,
we will encourage participation.
Alice is in the process of reconstituting block captains to help with communications – neighbor to
neighbor. We forget sometimes that though the internet reaches the majority of our members that
some by choice or otherwise are not active on Facebook or webpages. In the past block captains were
able to identify these folks and make sure that they feel included through communications.
The website twinbeach.ca will be used to provide information and archives related to the association,
other beach associations and civic contacts and services. The Facebook page will continue to be a forum
for publicizing events and posting comments and inquiries.
We have identified safety in our immediate plans: on the water and our roads. Robert was asked to plan
the use of cameras to monitor traffic. Jan is developing a plan for the purchase and installation of an
AED – Automated External Defibrillator. In conversation with the CAO from St Laurent we may house it
at Meindl Park with first aid materials . The challenge will be to balance access with security. The
creation of a safe swim zone at the park will enable young swimmers to enjoy the water without shore
fishers casting over their heads.
We are discussing possibilities to address social activities in our beach community. We understand we
have unique challenges with the long stretch of roads in Twin Lakes Beach. Suggestions are more than
welcome.
We plan to reach out to the RMs and neighboring beaches to build on their ideas and experiences. Harry
Frederick has been a champion of the Community On Patrol Program (COPP) in the Sandpiper area.
Laurentia has done an excellent job securing grants for improvement along their public beach. As the
saying goes why expend energy reinventing the wheel where others show us a way.
The challenge remains the same for each beach community – how to build an Association knowing that
residents come to the lake to enjoy nature, friends, neighbors and RELAX. We hope that some initiatives
will capture the imagination of residents and bring us together.
The recent AGM election felt like a recycling effort in a way. The last time I occupied this role was back
in the days of the flood. So many who were so instrumental then have passed or moved on. The next
generation we trust is waiting in the wings to share their expertise and some time to move us into a new
chapter.
The executive is optimistic that good things can happen with your help. We wish you well for the rest of
our summer season and beyond. Be kind to your neighbors – and yourselves as you enjoy the jewel of
nature that is Twin Lakes Beaches.
Jack King
President
Twin Lakes Beach Association