Benefits of Membership

Being a member of ELWOA offers many benefits.  
**Note:  Only members are entitled to representation and services from the ELWOA association.  Annual membership runs from the AGM to the day before the next year’s AGM.  The AGM is held annually on the Sunday of the August long weekend.  

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Being represented by an organized group which is working to:

• Improve communications 
• Keep roadways maintained and safe 
• Keep taxes fair for waterfront owners 
• Enhance services such as mail service, boat launches and garbage collection
• Encourage socialization amongst waterfront property owners

Be advised of safety issues:

• Fire safety and fire bans  
• Boating and water safety
• Bear Wise
• Winter and ice safety

Having access to the private Members Section of the ELWOA website containing: 

• AGM and executive meeting minutes 
• Special reports/announcements from the Executive
• ELWOA Constitution
• ELWOA newsletters (NewsFlash) which keep members up-to-date on waterfront living
• Access to a members-only Facebook group
• Contact information of the ELWOA executive and area representatives 

Having voting rights at the ELWOA AGM scheduled annually for the Sunday of the August long weekend.

Having a contact organization

• With which to pose your questions
• To use as a resource

Having a greater voice in issues such as: 

• Water levels and quality
• Pollution prevention 
• Preserving shorelines
• Enhancing habitat 
• Reducing invasive species

Member of FOCA (Federation of Cottagers Association) 

​As a member of ELWOA, you are also a member of FOCA. FOCA is the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations, a not-for-profit organization representing volunteer associations and individual property owners all across Ontario. We are your provincial voice. Associations like yours help support FOCA's mission to protect thriving and sustainable waterfronts across Ontario.

FOCA's website discusses many issues with regards to living on the lakefront. It's content expands on that of this website. FOCA also offers many benefits to its members.  Check out the FOCA website at www.foca.on.ca. 

FOCA puts out monthly Elerts to keep its members informed about new issues, new benefits, items of interest, seminars and its dealings with government agencies.  ​

Benefits of FOCA Membership

FOCA:

• Provides education and resources on numerous aspects of living on the water
• Program support
• Cottage succession
• Lake partner programs
• Safety - BearWise, Dock Talk, FireSmart, carbon monoxide
• Advocacy & Government Relations i.e. taxation, mining rights
• Special Pricing & Discount Product Offers:

1. Discounted insurance rates with certain companies
2. Discount on Cottage Life magazine
3. One Stop Fire Products discounts
4. Free copy of Boats & Places magazine
5. BOATSmart $10.00 savings on Pleasure Craft Operator license

FOCA Membership

FOCA Resources