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      August 10, 2011

Dear Ed,

Be sure to check out PaBIA'S AGM minutes in case you missed the wonderful pancake breakfast followed by the 45 minute meeting.

And also are you aware of the PaBIA bulletin board link (bottom right hand column)?  This can be updated weekly with pertinent info related to your summer in PaB.  Perhaps you need a ride to/from Toronto?  Perhaps you wish to rent or sell or buy something. Contact Hilde should you wish to add or delete anything!

ToA Large Item Pick Up Day  

This Saturday, August 13                      9:00 - 4:00 pm

Bring your large throw-away items to the Station garbage dock between 9 and 4.
ONLY large items will be collected (refrigerators, stoves, etc.)
Please no hazardous waste or regular garbage/trash.

PaBAR Sailing Races - Saturday August 13

All Fleets Invited to Participate in All 3 Races

§ 1st race start @ 1030 hours SHARP 

§ Location:  Turning Island

§ BTOLunch @ Bradshaw Island A501-4

§ 2nd Race start @ 13:30

§ 3rd Race to follow

PaBAR Ojibway Dinner - BYOB - sign up at the Ojibway Club Office - sailors, familes, and guests welcome

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Looking for any Albacore, Laser and Flying Scot Trophies - contact Commodore Reid Bowlby

You Are Our Eyes and Ears For Boating Safety

PaBIA is actively asking folks, should you witness or become involved in a boating incident requiring quick action to either prevent an accident or avoid a near miss, to PLEASE email the Marine Patrol or call them on their cell to report it. 

The MP is recording all incidents such as these to look for patterns of operation so that PaBIA can act accordingly. The intent is to prevent an accident before it happens.  PaBIA wants to do all it can to alert those who are boating recklessly before PaBIA feels compelled to call in the OPP.

August PaBIA Naturalist - Shane Evoy
Wednesday August 10th  THIS MORNING

From Pine Trees to Penquins 9:45 AM Ojibway Movie Hut

Come join the Ojibway campers as our own Shane Evoy gives a slide presentation and talk highlighting his experiences in the Anarctica by showing the unique wildlife and remarkable natural history of an ice bound world. Discover the parallels between the fragility of our own beautiful Great Lakes watershed and our planet's most spectacularly remote yet equally fragile natural world. You won't want to miss this very educational yet entertaining morning! 

On-The-Water Boat Maneuverability Coaching

These classes are held at 9:30 Wednesday mornings with Randy Johnson. Sign ups are encouraged at either the Ojibway or PaBIA Offices 24 hours in advance.  Bring your own boat and go to the back bay dock.

Pleasure Craft Operator's Card - PCOC

Wednesday, August 10th @ 1:30 pm

Ojibway Club Lounge

The Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations require all operators of pleasure craft fitted with any type of motor and used for recreational purposes to carry proof of competency on board.

Randy Johnson, PaBIA Chair and Power Squadron instructor, is certified to give the test and will administer it for those who sign up at the Ojibway or Marine Patrol Offices.  The cost is $80.  Please give it to Randy on the day of the test.

Pontiac Island - Call for Custodial Proposals

As stated at the AGM, PaBIA is asking for any serious candidates who wish to be considered as the lifetime custodian of Pontiac Island's 100-year-old cottage and steward for all 4 of the islands before a probable transfer of trusteeship from PaBIA to GBLT by this October. The deadline for notifying PaBIA of your interest is August 21, 2011. Please read Terry Clark's comment's should you have an interest and contact Terry with any questions or desire to be considered.

Arts on the Bay - Chris Gibbs

THIS AFTERNOON
Effortlessly Natural and Brilliant Comedy
August 10th  PaB Community Centre

3:45 p.m. - Social
5:00 p.m. - Dinner 
6:30 p.m. - Show

Advocating for the Islanders

Sincerely,

Your PaBIA Directors
Pointe au Baril Islanders' Association