GBA 2020 - Fall Update

www.georgianbay.ca GBA UPDATE Fall 2020 GBA THANKS JUNCTION59 for their services supporting our eUpdate, website and our social media channels Marc Cooper 416.481.4861 junction59.com This publication designed and layout by 7 0 5 . 6 3 6 . 7 3 1 9 • www. j c l d e s i g n . c a Helping you to achieve your vision Subscribe to GBA eUPDATE email news updates by clicking the link at www.georgianbay.ca GBA UPDATE is printed by Warren’s Waterless Printing, Canada’s leading environmental printer, using high-quality waterless print technology on Enviro 100% recycled paper. The waterless printing process eliminates the use of fresh water and greatly reduces the use of harmful chemical compounds. Distributed under Canada Publication Mail Sales Agreement # 40038178 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: GBA c/o SHANNON FARQUHARSON, Communications & Executive Services Coordinator 138Hopedale Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 3M7 (416) 937-4990 • sfarquharson@georgianbay.ca Patrons of GBA: The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. John Ralston Saul, C.C. The Georgian Bay Association is an advocacy umbrella group representing 19 community associations and their members – approximately 3,000 families comprising over 18,000 residents. GBA UPDATE is published by the Georgian Bay Association 2020 Publication Schedule Issue Distribution Date Spring February Summer May Fall October GBA Mission Statement: To work with our water-based communities and other stakeholders to ensure the careful stewardship of the greater Georgian Bay environment. GBA UPDATE is mailed to all members of all GBA member associations, friends, other stakeholders and interest groups. Bulk copies can be made available to full member associations to include with their mailings. Material may be reprinted in GBA member association newsletters provided that the source is acknowledged. Letters to the editor are welcome. Please send address corrections and changes to the address below. Your Voice on the Bay President: John Carson email: johnwcarson@sympatico.ca Executive Director: Rupert Kindersley email: rkindersley@georgianbay.ca Editor: Rolfe Jones email: rolfescottjones@gmail.com Deputy Editor: Liz Phillips email: lizannephillips@gmail.com Advertising: Marc Cooper email: mcooper@junction59.com Webmaster: Eric Armour email: e.s.armour@gmail.com GBA website: www.georgianbay.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/GBayAssociation Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve 9th Annual Brew-Ha-Ha Saturday, October 3 Live comedy with Elvira Kurt or by Zoom Details at trestlebrewing.com/shop Climate Action Webinar Series : To register, visit gbbr.ca/events Community Gardens & Food Waste September 17 @ 10am – 11am Building Performance: Energy Efficiency & Retrofits at Home September 24 @ 11am – 12pm Understanding and Calculating Your Greenhouse Gas Emissions October 1 @11am – 12pm Adapting to Climate Change by Building Shoreline Resilience October 8 (Time TBA) Previous webinar recordings: youtube.com/user/gbbrca/videos Upcoming Events Our sister Georgian Bay organizations wish to inform you of these upcoming events. Georgian Bay Land Trust BAYSCAPES Online auction: October 16-24 Virtual celebration: October 24, 6-6:30 pm Bayscapes is your annual chance to bid on a fantastic variety of Georgian Bay art, photographs, items, and experiences, all in support of the Georgian Bay Land Trust’s conservation work. Bid online from anywhere in the world from October 16-24, and join us for a special musical celebration from 6-6:30 pm on October 24. Visit gblt.org/ bayscapes to participate.