Our Organization
Board of Directors
Directors are MLA members in good standing, 18 years of age or older, who have been duly nominated and elected by the membership of the Association at an Annual General Meeting. The term of service for a Director is one or two years. There is no limit to the number of terms that a Director may serve. A minimum of five and a maximum of twelve Directors are permitted under the Articles of the Association.
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The Directors then appoint from their number the Officers of the Association to manage the day-to-day affairs of the MLA as directed by the Board. The Officers of the Association form the Executive Committee of the MLA and are: the President; the Vice-President; the Secretary; and the Treasurer.
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The Directors also appoint Committee/Team Leaders and Coordinators of key activities. These individuals are MLA members, but are not required to be Directors.
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MLA Director - job description
Board of Directors for 2025-2026
Rob Bell
President
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Graham Whitelaw
Vice-President
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André Langlois
Secretary
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Steve Hall
Treasurer
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Chris Winter
Roads Chair
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Brian Smith
Boating and Recreation Chair
Communications Chair
Graham Whitelaw
Municipal Relations Chair
Fundraising Chair
Margaret Gourlay
Membership Chair
Lise Boulet
Environment Chair
Key Activity Coordinators
Webmaster André Langlois webmaster@mlakes.org
e-Newsletter Editor Anne Gourlay-Langlois comms@mlakes.org
Facebook Manager Brian Smith comms@mlakes.org
Water Levels chart Ed Carew environment@mlakes.org
Water Rangers Jane Smith environment@malkes.org
Lake Steward Melissa Dakers environment@mlakes.org
Committees / Teams
Until May 2015, the affairs of the Association were managed by a single committee, which was the Executive Committee. However, with the launching of the Mississippi Lake Plan in 2015, it became evident that a more elaborate management structure would be required. As a result, three new committees were struck in 2015, with additional committees created as the scope of activities increased over time.
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All Committees report to the Board on a regular basis for further guidance and direction. A Director is normally appointed as Chair of each Committee, but willing and capable volunteers are most welcome to assist the Board in these important functions.
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The MLA currently has seven standing Committees/Teams:
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Environment
Communications
Boating and Recreation
Private Roads
Municipal Relations
Fundraising
Membership
Former Directors and Officers
The MLA By-law does not provide for "emeritus" status for past members of the Board of Directors. However, the Board feels that it is most appropriate to recognize the time, effort, and overall dedication on the part of "those that came before us". Accordingly, please see below for our honour roll of past Presidents and Directors since MLA incorporation in 2002.
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Past Presidents
Vern Runnels
Frank Mills
Guy Charron
Peter Elliott
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Past Directors
Faye Campbell, Doreen Donald, Anne Gourlay-Langlois, Lynn Bell, Bob Demerath, Ross Button, Henk de Jong, Dave Duncan, Richard Teahen, Melissa Dakers, Carolyn Bredin, Stewart Robertson, Jim Tye, Joanna Luciano, Dave Hands, David du Feu, Bryan Edwards, Ed Carew, Jo Ellen Beattie, John Coburn, John Miller, Lorna Drummond, Patricia Drennan, Charlie White, Chris Winter, Jim Jenkins, Kim Anderson, Guy Charron, Margaret McEwen, Rick Kwissa, Gary Patterson, Donna Nesbitt