I have held this position for a number of years. My role, according to our

constitution, is to advise the Board on all matters pertaining to the relations

of the Association with the community of which it is a part. The committee

is responsible for liaison with external bodies, including other associations,

the Municipal Council and Provincial Government Departments and

agencies, including the Quebec Provincial Police (Sureté du Québec).  

A member of the committee is to be appointed to be a member of LAMAC

(Lake MacDonald Shoreline Owners Association) to act in a liaison

capacity between the associations.

During my tenure I have met with the mayor on several occasions in order

to establish a dialogue between the municipally and the LRA. Additionally, I

have had several discussions with Neil Swail, Director of Public Works &

Chief of the Fire Department for the municipality, relating to the safety on

White Rd.

I have also attended and participated in meetings of the Lake MacDonald

Shoreline Owners Association (LAMAC). As the LRA is an owner of

lakefront property we are entitled and have become a member of LAMAC

at an annual cost of $30.00. The LRA Board has also donated $300.00 to

help defray some of the costs LAMAC incurs in the purchase and

maintenance of hazard markers their volunteer members have

installed/removed from our lake each year.

LAMAC’s mission statement is as follows:

1. Objectives of the Association

1.1 To promote and Protect the water quality and environmental health of the lake and shoreline.

1.2 To promote the safe use of the waterways

1.3 To promote issues which contribute to the general quality of living around the lake with respect to activities on the lake and the shoreline.

1.4 To represent and protect the general interests of the shoreline owners, who are members of the Association.

1.5 The Association will pursue these objectives by, among other things:

a. Representing the membership and acting as an intermediary between municipal and/or governmental authorities and other interested parties;

b. Fostering decision making based on valid data, and full and open discussion among the members on all major issues.

c. Promoting education and general awareness of the goals of the Association

LAMAC’s official website https://www.facebook.com/lamac327/ is a resource that provides many details regarding the health of Lake MacDonald. According to the latest test results taken at various locations of our lake, our lake is healthy. Full details are available on their website.

They also host another site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2042497122456754/ which features numerous photos and historical anecdotes about the history of our lake. 

I will continue this season in my role as Director of Community Affairs. If necessary, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks and have a great summer,

Don Barrett

donbarrett981@gmail.com