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Last edit Sept 9th, 2024 Renewal Forms The yearly renewal forms are sent in February each year for the existing membership, and dock slip owners. The information gathered is stored electronically and payments are reconciled with our members in good standing. We encourage our Membership to stay current with their dues as they are necessary to maintain the taxes, maintenance costs of our private lands. For 2024 the existing membership were emailed a link for the renewal forms that were completed via their smart devices. This electronic system has been successful for our membership. We do provide a paper renewal form for those without computers or smart devices. New residents will receive a Welcome Package that will include the details for application to the AVPOA membership, and dock and boat launch information. The Board of Directors as stewards of the association continually strive to simplify the process of record keeping, and with your cooperation of completing the renewal form, and sending in your fees in a timely manner will secure the association for the future. Fees/Dues are subject to change from year to year. The renewal deadline of May 1st, 2024 has passed and the membership is now closed. The Mission Statement and Code of Conduct posted below, describes a "social contract" for our Membership to maintain harmony between neighbors, and pride for this unique rural community that we share. In accordance with Federal/Provincial Not for Profit laws and our AVPOA Charter and Letters Patent, it is the volunteer directors who carry out the daily business activities. Management and record keeping of the payables and receivables along with membership contact information which are part of the mandated compliance. Payments The AVPOA accept cash and cheques for the annual fees. For other terms such as etransfer please contact the board at: alpinedues@outlook.com Cheques can be mailed to: Alpine Village Property Owners Association Inc. 15 Bay Island Drive., Trent Lakes, Ontario K0M 1A0 __________________________________________ _________________________________________ Membership Renewal Forms Fiscal 2025 Membership Renewal $150.00 The annual Dock User Fee is $75.00 Due May 1st yearly. The annual renewal forms are now emailed to each of our exiting members via a google doc form. The information collected is for the purpose of the record keeping as per the Not for Profit rules, and Ontario Corp business practices. Our insurance provider has also mandated current records regarding basic description of the boats by their owners who maintain privately owned docks attached to the association island shoreline. Thank You For Your Support ______________________________________________ Spring 2025
In accordance with our Articles of Incorporation of 1978, and our Letters Patent the Annual Association Membership Fee (as of 2017) is due by May 1st of every year. These documents can be found on the secure Charter and By Law pages. In the fall 2022 Annual General Meeting we ratified some changes to the membership fees. The Membership and the Dock fees are invoiced via google doc form to the membership in February and are due by May 1st of that fiscal year. Thereby, dock owners launching on May 24th weekend will be paid members in good standing. We now only require one annual general meeting per year. Which will be held in the fall annually. The spring and summer months are busy for the directors, so by fall all records will be complete and reconciled for a new set of executive voluteers to carry forward. New: As of the Sept 2022 AGM All fees are due at the same time of May 1st each year. Current 2025 Dues All Members $ 150.00 Dock Owners $75.00 The AVPOA is the non-profit organization that promotes the best interests of its members, who own property in the lands named as section A, B, C, D, F and Block E of Plan 47 of the Township of Trent Lakes. There are many ongoing responsibilities for the board of directors and just a few for the membership. So please read the Rules and Regulations, as well as the Mission Statement/Code of Conduct. Your continued support is necessary, and appreciated by the existing membership some who have resided here since the early 70's. It is a small comunity, being located on the water that many could only wish for. Therefore, maintaining this is very important. We welcome any questions or concerns. Dues 2025 The upcoming fees/dues for 2025 is $150 per household without a dock space. If you have a designated dock space the total fee is $225 per the household. You may mail your cheque to the AVPOA address provided or send an e-transfers to alpinedues@outlook.com. Your fee will be automatically deposited and will generate an automated receipt from Alpine Village Property Owners Association. Also, cash is always welcome but please do this in person in order to receive your receipt. Docks Every year the dock spaces are limited so please contact the board if you wish to keep your dock space at season's end. There are rules and regulations that are dictated by the Trent Severn Waterway, and increasing legal reporting for the insurance coverage that must be understood by all boat and dock owners. Our files need to be updated yearly and a new dock form for every upcoming year must be submitted. Paper forms are available at the message board, and will be available at the upcoming AGM or can be emailed to you per your request.
Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Board on the "Contact Us" page. We look forward to working with the Membership to maintain the harmony of our wonderful community.
Regards,
Board of Directors
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The annual fees/dues for each upcoming year will be invoiced via a google dock form in February, with reminders for March and April untill the due date expires May 1st. Only paid Members in good standing with regard to their membership dues will have the use of the park land, beach, docks, boat launch keys, and access to the secure web pages. Important: Any homeowner engaged in short term rental activities such as Airbnb will automatically forfeit their membership to the association. Any advertising found describing the amenities of the Alpine Village (parks, beaches, docks) will be deemed as false advertising. Further, persons staying in these properties will be trespassing on the conveyed lands.
Remember these dues are necessary to pay the yearly costs of municipal taxes, insurance, hydro, and the maintenance on our shore's and park land which includes the bathroom rental at the dock area.
Please send your cheque and a filled out Renewal Membership Form to:
Alpine Village Property Owners Association
15 Bay Island Drive,
Trent Lakes, Ontario
K0M 1A0 For our Members in Good Standing we thank you for your support.
You will find the Minutes and Reports following the AGM meeting on the Secure Membership Page. If you need help gaining access to this please go to the "Contact Us" page.
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