My wife Michelle and I purchased our property soon after our first visit in the fall of 2001. We were amazed at the quietness of the lake and the abundance of crown land. When asked what I love about the area I'd have to say there are just too many things to list. I've recently retired from Bell Canada after 34 years as a Systems Engineer and Solution Architect working within the Canadian Banking Industry. My wife and I joined the association our first year on the lake, in 2002. We joined as we wanted to meet people from the area and find out about any activities that might put at risk the very qualities of the location we enjoy most. I've been on the executive now for about 5 years. It's been meaningful, fun and not too time consuming. It's my way to give back. The association provides both seasonal and year-round residents the opportunity to meet other families in the area and helps disseminate pertinent information from the township. Information that might affect our environment is of key importance to me. In my eyes the forward priority is the lake plan. If development was proposed on the crown land the lake plan would serve as a starting point for any organized activity to ensure we keep the area as it is for many years to come. We've got the ball rolling so to say, so now we just need to see it through to the finish line. If you would like more information please do not hesitate to reach out to me or to any member of the executive. We'd like to get to know you.

My family first came to the lake in 1980. It was on that first arrival, when lost looking for our current property, that we came upon Judy Lamarsh’s place, which was the first and only time we would get to meet her. In 2014 I made this my permanent residence. This lake is special due to it’s overall low population density and remoteness from main roads and access. It has always been a peaceful place with ample opportunities to spent time in nature. Many memories have been generated over the years with our family. Our family have been members of the association since the 80’s. Since 2000, I have increased my involvement in the association out of our appreciation of what we have here in order to help protect it. The surrounding community and people bring a unique home to this area with a wealth of different talents and abilities. I joined the executive to help assist in accomplishing some goals for the property owners as well as felt my professional skill set would offer value to the members of the community. I found the executive share a common vision and goal for the area which I hope to help it fulfill. In addition to serving as VP, I developed and maintain our McKLPOA web page. http://www.mcklpoa.ca In my professional life I am a partner in both a health and safety consulting, as well as a health and safety software firm. I also volunteer as a member on the Bancroft-Minden LCC - a local citizens group established to assist the MNRF in the forestry management of the area. I represent McKenzie Lake property owners and the environmental committee in this capacity. The association can play a key role in the liaison with government and stakeholders in regards to decisions and actions taken for the lake and surrounding area. It is through a united and strong community presence where values and beliefs can be firmly communicated and carry weight with future plans for the area. The McKenzie Lake Property Owners Association is our association, here for us and I’m happy to make my contribution for the benefit of everyone and the preservation of our unique Lake and area.